INRIX & Drivewyze Provide Real-Time Traffic Slowdown Alerts To Truck Drivers In Texas
PLANO, Texas, June 27, 2024 – Drivewyze, the North American leader in connected truck services and the largest public-private weigh station bypass network operator, has announced a new Smart Roadways service with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve highway safety using Drivewyze’s connected truck network and INRIX real-time traffic data. Through Drivewyze Smart Roadways, 285 miles of I-45 between Dallas and...
New Tech Keeps Rail Crossings Running
June 12, 2024 By Ryan LaFontaine AUSTIN — As hurricane season gets underway, TxDOT and several rail companies have developed a plan to keep railroad crossings operating during severe weather and power outages. The installation of hundreds of new fuel cell, back-up power systems at rail crossings in coastal areas will keep warning devices, such as signals and gates, running during power outages in Texas. Under the federal...
Texas State Parks Pass Price to Increase Sept. 1
June 25, 2024 AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks Pass, which gives passholders and their guests unlimited free day-use access to all 88 Texas State Parks, is increasing its annual price from $70 to $95 on Sept. 1. This is only the second time the price has increased since the program was instituted in 2004. “We hope people take advantage of the next few months by getting their annual Texas State Parks Pass before the price increases...
Fans and Clothing Available for Those in Need Wednesday
June 26, 2024 – Free fans and clothing available for those in need Wednesday from 10AM till 2PM. 315 E Beckham in Sulphur Springs. Fans donated by Price Pawn Shop, Eugene Used Carts, CW Used Cars, Shawn Massey Construction, B and G Tree service, Woodchopper SWAG and Frank Long Attorney.
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An East Texas town wants to revolutionize how the state cares for people living with memory loss
By Jess Huff and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2024 QUITMAN — Addy Lois Dunn’s memory became a concern after she began running red lights and forgetting well-worn routes. She would soon be diagnosed with dementia, and her family, including her son, Randy Dunn, would rally to her care. That was more than 20 years ago. Addy is now gone. She died in February 2012 at 74. Yet, her battle inspired Randy, who is now the mayor...
Enhanced DWI enforcement on Texas roads ahead of July 4
June 24, 2024 – Law Enforcement agencies across Texas are stepping-up their efforts to catch drunk drivers as Independence Day nears with all of its celebrations that often include alcohol. State troopers, sheriff’s deputies, local police officers, and other lawmen began their enhanced DWI enforcement on Friday, and it will remain in place until July 7. At the same time, the Texas Department of Transportation is rolling out its...
Texas Power Grid Energy Sources Monday
June 24, 2024 – Here is a snapshot (10:30 AM) of the energy sources powering the Texas Power Grid today. Fossil fuel use is ahead of Solar and Wind. A heat dome is a high-pressure system that, because physics, traps heat and keeps it there. That pressure system’s atmospheric energy is hard to bust up: The high pressure above is met with the rising heat below, which makes the system especially stubborn and slow-moving. A heat...
Majority of Texans Say an Electrical Grid Failure Could Come This Summer
Nearly three years after Winter Storm Uri, Texans have little faith that the state’s electrical grid can weather the coming summer months. Luca Cacciatore | June 21, 2024 Tree and power pole damaged by strong thunderstorm. Photo by Chad Young. A new poll from the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Politics Project found that a majority of Texans believe an electrical grid failure could occur this summer. Conducted between May 31...
Greenview Memorial Day Business Meeting and Church Service 2024
It’s that time of the year again… Sunday July 7th at 10:30 AM. We would like to invite everyone to the 2024 Greenview Memorial Day business meeting and church service. Our business meeting will start on Sunday July 7th at 10:30AM with David Burns preaching the sermon. Chad Hinton will serve at the MC. Woody Garmon and Pat Looney will lead the singing. Dinner will commence after the service. The cemetery gates will be open all...
Gafford Chapel Cemetery Memorial Day Meeting 2024
Gafford Chapel Cemetery Association will hold their annual Memorial Day service on July 14, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. in the Gafford Chapel Methodist Church. There will be a covered dish luncheon following the business meeting and special entertainment. All are welcome to attend.
