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Texas faces heightened wildfire threat amid ongoing drought
AUSTIN, Texas — Over the past week, 84 wildfires have scorched 1,883 acres across Texas, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Despite fewer fire weather triggers, the persistent drought from an unusually dry fall has led to increased...
LIVE UPDATES: First Alert Weather Day: Strong to severe storms likely this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Saturday night. Stay weather-ready this weekend with storms returning to Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Our severe weather threat has increased across the Midstate for...

Floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings
The most recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have left at least 72 dead and dozens more missing, have raised questions again about the Government’s ability to alert people to severe weather in time. Authorities continue to...
In the Garden with Grizzly: Your October Gardening Checklist for Central Texas
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Grizzly’s Hidden Falls Nursery & Landscaping and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Grizzly’s Hidden Falls Nursery & Landscaping, visit...

Arkansas football hosts Texas A&M in an SEC matchup. Here are our best photos
Nelson Chenault Imagn Images Oct 18, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; General view of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium during a weather delay prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit:...

UAPB falls to Grambling after weather delay
After a lengthy weather delay on Saturday night, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff came back to take a fourth quarter lead but couldn't hold it. UAPB lost 20-16 to Grambling State at Simmons Bank Field after a late touchdown by the Tigers...

Marcel Reed threw three touchdowns but Texas A&M needed fourth-down conversions to hold off Arkansas
No. 4 Texas A&M defeated Arkansas 45-42 on Saturday night at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, surviving a high-scoring shootout that saw the Razorbacks mount a late comeback attempt. The Aggies scored on seven of their first eight...

Houston weather: October 17 evening forecast
Cooler, calmer weather on the way after windy Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -After a breezy Saturday across the South Plains, calmer and cooler weather is on the way tonight. The gusty west winds that pushed temperatures into the 80s earlier are easing as a cold front moved through. If you’re...

Texas visitor rescued from Kalalau Trail by Kaua‘i Fire Department
LIHU'E, Hawai'i (Island News) -- A 45-year-old visitor from Texas was rescued by Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) personnel from the Kalalau Trail on Thursday evening after experiencing a medical emergency. According to officials, the hiker activated...

'Big Brother' Texas Football bumps 'Little Bro' A&M Aggies off ESPN
In the constant banter between Texas Longhorns Football fans and fans of Texas A&M is UT acts like "Big Brother" and treats the Aggies like a "Little Brother." And history would suggest that's probably the relative hierarchy of the college...

Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 45-42 loss to No. 4 Texas A&M
After a bout of severe weather rolled through northwest Arkansas and caused kickoff to be delayed two hours, the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-5, 0-3 SEC) lost their fifth-straight game to the Texas A&M Aggies (7-0, 4-0 SEC), 45-42. As has been the case...

Can’t stop, won’t stop: Firepower aplenty, but Hogs fail to slow Aggies
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks piled up more than 500 yards and played yet another tight game against No. 4 Texas A&M on Saturday. But the tough-luck Hogs...

Pregame Notebook: Arkansas’ Bobby Petrino helms homecoming game against Texas A&M
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KBTX) - Time is a flat circle for Arkansas fans that will brave the weather at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Saturday. In a vintage playing of Razorback greatest hits, former head coach Bobby Petrino will serve as the...

Clear skies, mild conditions give way to marine layer, rain next weekend | Central Coast Weather Report
Gusty Santa Lucia (northeasterly) winds are bringing clear skies and warm temperatures across the Central Coast this weekend. As these winds ease and shift out of the northwest, the marine layer will rebuild along the coast Monday morning, pushing...
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Climate change plays a major role in eye health, specifically by modifying the El Niño and La Niña weather patterns, according to this morning’s American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) session, called ‘Sustainability and Environmental Impact of...

Can’t stop, won’t stop: Firepower aplenty, but Hogs fail to slow Aggies
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks piled up more than 500 yards and played yet another tight game against No. 4 Texas A&M on Saturday. But the tough-luck Hogs stumbled yet again in a one-score game as the Aggies extended their recent...

4 takeaways from TCU's wild, weather-delayed win over Baylor
FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU football overcame the elements and avoided a stunning late collapse to defeat Baylor, 42-36, on a rainy afternoon Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The Horned Frogs (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) have won five of the past six matchups...
Texas Instruments On Its Path to 95% In-House Manufacturing by 2030
Friday, October 17, 2025 On its mission to increase self-reliance in semiconductor production, Texas Instruments (TI) is has set a target to grow its internal manufacturing capacity to more than 95% by 2030. Stefan Bruder, President, Texas...

Texas Tech vs Arizona State Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 18 — College Football Week 8
Photo By - Imagn Images. Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Brenden Jordan (7) reacts to a play. Quarterback health uncertainty on both sides of the ball has this line in flux, but that has also created value. All signs point toward Arizona...