Dallas enjoys cooler summer with no 100 degree days yet
Dallas residents note a unusually mild spell with temperatures in the low to mid-90s and a 96 degree high on July 11. Weather officials say the warmest heat remains ahead and only two summers since 1898 have avoided 100 degree days, while rainfall trails the long term average.
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Insurance Reform Faces Texas Political Crossfire
In Texas a price surge and reduced homeowners coverage spur party candidates to push reforms. Perry and Sanchez spar over re regulation while lawmakers seek rate controls and protections for older homes. Insurance and consumer groups warn rapid changes risk market stability amid rising losses from mold and water damage.
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Drunken threat makers charged with false report in San Antonio
Jadallah Abdalla and Ribhi Abdalla, both San Antonio residents, had charges downgraded to making a false report of a future crime. The original terroristic threat charge against all three men will be dismissed. Hijaz faces no charge. The pair face up to one year in prison and a $4,000 fine if convicted.
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Dallas Weather Notes And Extreme Heat Facts
Dallas has not yet seen a 100 degree day this season. Historical data show June averages one 100 degree day while July and August average six and seven respectively, with one in September. Only two summers 1906 and 1973 lacked any 100 degree day. In recent years 2000 had 46 days at or above 100, 1998 had 56, 1999 had 33, and 2001 had eight. Falcon Dam reached 101 on March 15 marking the first 100 degree day. In 1980 a stretch of 45 consecutive days at or above 100 occurred.
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