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Maps: Tracking Tropical Storm Melissa
Melissa was a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea late Tuesday Eastern time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Melissa is the 13th named storm to form in the Atlantic in 2025. Follow our coverage here. Forecast wind speeds...

John Pulskamp’s seven-save shutout helps Sporting KC tie Houston in season finale
By Sam Kovzan – Sporting Kansas City Goalkeeper John Pulskamp made seven saves en route to a shutout as Sporting Kansas City (7-20-7, 28 points) ended the 2025 season with a 0-0 home draw against Houston Dynamo FC (9-15-10, 37 points) on Saturday...

Fort Wayne roaster Utopian Coffee wins North American award
Utopian Coffee recently took home the gold at the Global Coffee Awards U.S. & Canada competition, besting entries from across North America. The Fort Wayne-based roaster earned the top honor at the Houston competition with five coffees that...

North Texas sees first 50s since May; near 90° Monday with fire risk
There is much to talk about regarding Sunday's high and low at DFW. First off, the morning low at 59° was the first time in the 50s since May 12. The high Sunday of 76° was the coldest day since May 6. The also was exactly one degree below normal,...

Houston-Area Governments Allow Industrial Disaster Risks to Go Unaddressed
By Salina Arredondo, Public Health Watch In the days after Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain on parts of the Houston area, Connie Boulware was rustling through her home in the hard-hit neighborhood of Kashmere Gardens. Roughly...

Crisp and cool Monday morning before humidity returns ahead of next cold front
Plus, grab your hoodies Monday! Saturday’s front - afforded Houston ample dry air which is leading to no clouds Sunday night into Monday morning. This will help cool temperatures efficiently, dropping morning lows into the 50s and 60s. If Houston...

Innovations in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Future Conference kicks off
The Innovations in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Future Conference kicked off Sunday in Doha. Organized by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Qatar University...

‘Jacks Outlast Weather, Oust Nicholls in Sunday Morning Finish
Via Stephen F. Austin, 4h ago NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A near 90-minute weather delay coming out of the halftime break and a two hour and 17 minute stoppage midway through the third quarter were not enough to dampen #25/rv Stephen F. Austin’s...

EarthTalk: Pesticide-Resistant Varroa Mites Behind Honeybee Die-Off
The beekeeping industry is in crisis as honeybee deaths have reached record levels in the U.S. While honeybee colonies have begun declining at a noticeable frequency over the past decade, the U.S. experienced the worst die-off yet, with 62 percent...

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...

Thomas Hat Trick Fuels No. 11 Pilots Past Texas A&M-Texarkana, 4-2
TEXARKANA, Texas — Despite a lengthy weather delay that pushed kickoff back more than two hours, No. 11 LSU Shreveport men's soccer stayed composed and came away with a 4-2 road victory over Texas A&M-Texarkana on Saturday evening. The Pilots...

Severe Storms Expected Across North Texas This Saturday
DALLAS, Texas – Severe storms are moving across North Texas on Saturday, bringing high winds and quarter-sized hail. The storms are forecasted to affect areas near Fort Worth, Burleson, Crowley, Rendon, and Cross Timber. Other impacted locations...

Best Bets for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more. Events Texarkana Texas Fall Farmers Market is held 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday afternoons Sept. 30 through Oct. 28 at the Southwest Center, 3222 W. 7th St. Locally grown produce, grass-fed meat,...

COMMENTARY: High-speed rail is expensive fantasy, not climate solution
Gov. Gavin Newsom and leaders in the California Legislature have reached a general agreement to provide long-term funding for the high-speed rail line from the "cap and invest" program. Before state residents breathe a sigh of relief that this...

A Community Burdened by Chemical Waste Is Demanding Cancer Data. Texas Health Officials Won’t Give It to Them.
By David Leffler This story is part of a collaboration with Univision 45 in Houston. HIGHLANDS, Texas — Eight months ago, Texas health officials delivered alarming news to residents of a string of industrialized communities east of Houston: A new...

Windy, dry weather will elevate fire danger
High fire danger today (Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS FIRE RISK: Elevated. Use caution! MONDAY MORNING: 50s. Coolest since May THIS WEEK: Still warm, near-90°. Small rain chance Friday FORECAST SUNDAY Winds are...

Arizona State's win over No. 7 Texas Tech started with a lesson learned for the man in charge
TEMPE, Ariz. — Days before quarterback Sam Leavitt led Arizona State on the winning drive against No. 7 Texas Tech, head coach Kenny Dillingham knew he had to set a different tone. And that he had to be honest with himself. Coaches so often take...

‘They can’t dismiss Leo so easily’: how the pope has confounded conservatives
When King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, the two leaders are likely to discuss pressing global issues as well as sharing a historic moment of prayer. In the face of volatility and rising nationalism, Leo, the first North...
Cold front moving into Texas, coolest morning of season ahead in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - Potential record hot day today but relief is on the way for Sunday as a cold front moves south. While not a blast of cold air, it will be strong enough to bring a 8 to 15 degree swing in temperatures, gusty winds and a big drop in...

Houston weather: October 17 evening forecast