Above-average temperatures return Wednesday. Rain chances return to the area Thursday and Friday. Intense storms and heavy rain are possible for East Texas. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day should be rather pleasant! Another cold front arrives early next week.

TxDOT Atlanta District December 25 – December 31, 2022  Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening the highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, an extension of frontage roads I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp …

Mims Water Supply Corporation issued a boil water notice for parts of Marion County because of a water line break on FM 729. Mims Water Supply Corporation said that customers in the following areas should boil water: East of Oak Valley Lane on FM 729 to the Alley Creek Park area …

CenterPoint Energy encourages all customers to conserve energy during the extreme cold. According to a release by CenterPoint Energy, the company has experienced record natural gas usage on its natural gas system, with temperatures dropping substantially. As a result, the company’s Vice President, Bo Murphy, is asking its customers to …

North and Central Texas Frigid temperatures and strong winds will allow for dangerously cold wind chills this morning. If you don’t take precautions, these wind chills could result in hypothermia. Make sure to avoid extended time outdoors if possible, and if you have to brave the cold, then dress in …

Closed Until Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Wednesday afternoon at 5:06, Paris Police arrested Rickey Donnell Kennybrew, 36, of Idabel, Oklahoma, for Felony-Possession of a Controlled Substance and Class A-Theft of Property. No mugshot or details are available. At 8:42 Wednesday night, an officer was on patrol near the 2900 block …

NBA Wednesday Magic (12-21) 116 – Rockets (9-22) 110 Mavericks (16-16) 104 – Timberwolves (16-16) 99 Trail Blazers (17-15) 98 – Thunder (134-18) 101 Thursday Spurs (10-20) at New Orleans Pelicans (18-12) at 7:00 pm NHL Wednesday Oilers (18-14-2) 6 – Stars (19-9-6) 3 Friday Canadiens at Dallas Stars at …

North and Central Texas Frigid temperatures and strong winds will allow dangerously cold wind chills as low as -15 degrees. These wind chills could result in hypothermia if you don’t take precautions. Make sure to avoid extended time outdoors if possible, and if you have to brave the cold, then …

First responders are ready for emergencies from carbon monoxide exposure, fires from heating devices, and power outages during cold fronts. A plus is that precipitation will be a minor factor. Nevertheless, you should buy medicine, extra oxygen cylinders, pet food, and batteries. Also, make sure you have a working radio …

Photo courtesy of Troy Walz If you own livestock, you probably know this. Cattle and horses will eat more hay, even your goats and stuff. Also, they will consume more grass in the next few days to control body temperature because as they get cold, the stomach works, and they …