Icy weather cripples Texas as MLK events canceled
Wintry Texas across North and Central regions prompts cancellations of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events from Dallas to Austin and Fort Worth. The icy mix causes at least one fatality, flight delays, and power-outage warnings as forecasters anticipate more sleet, snow, and lingering travel hazards across the state. Authorities warn drivers to expect treacherous roads Tuesday with accumulating ice and possible snow in West Texas. Houston spared the worst, though freezing rain looms in southeast Texas.
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Winter Weather Forecast With Freezing Rain Expected
The National Weather Service warns of freezing rain and sleet likely today with a high near 33 and low around 31. Rain chances rise to 70 percent during the day and 60 percent tonight, followed by a 50 percent daytime and 30 percent nighttime Wednesday. Temperatures trend upward later in the week with highs near 50 to 54 and lows 42. The area remains under a winter storm watch through 6 p.m. today with possible upgrade to a winter storm warning if freezing rain persists.
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Safe Driving Tips For Icy Texas Roads
Practical advice cites slow steady braking and increased following distance. Officials note no closures Monday night with updates on TxDOT site and local districts Goose Creek and Lee College plan to post changes if conditions worsen.
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Bay Area Relay For Life readies 10th year in Baytown
The 10th annual Bay Area Relay For Life will unfold in Stallworth Stadium parking lot from 6 p.m. April 27 to the morning of April 28. Organizers, led by Leila Bates and Lori Tadlock, invite teams to join, register, and fundraise with a goal of 550000. More info at bayarearelay.org or 281-428-7351.
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Signal plan eyed for Massey Tompkins Barkaloo area
City staff consider installing a traffic signal at the Massey Tompkins Barkaloo intersection to break Massey Tompkins traffic for new subdivisions. Funding would come from the general budget with a $150,000 line for undetermined signals, but no council vote was taken at the work session.
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Jim Finley Retired Baytown Sun Editor Reflects on Career
Former ACE and longtime editor Jim Finley recalls hours spent as an assistant congressional executive, weekends and holidays in service, and his teenage job at Meador's Grocery. He notes enduring fatigue with age and reflects on life after retirement from The Baytown Sun.
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