High Heat Staying for the Weekend

Excessive heat alerts were issued throughout the state of Texas this week, and forecasts are not indicating any relief over the weekend.

Austin is expecting another 7-plus days in triple-digit temperatures, and Dallas officials reported the county’s first heat-related death for the year.

The hot conditions are also elevating the risk of wildfires across the state.

Parents Arrested in Daughter’s Death

A Jourdanton mom and stepdad have been arrested for not seeking medical care for their daughter until she had been unconscious for four days. The 12-year-old girl, Miranda Sipps, died Monday shortly after arriving at the emergency room.

The injuries that led to her unresponsive state have not been disclosed, but the parents reportedly fed her smoothies and vitamins in an attempt to revive her.

Atascosa County authorities have been called to the home at least three times since October 2023.

Texas Tops List of Best BBQ Cities in the U.S.

Texas accounts for four of the ten best barbecue cities in the U.S., taking the top three spots, according to a new study by Cookie Rookie.

Austin was first on the list, followed by Fort Worth and Dallas. Arlington landed at No. 6.

Weather conducive to outdoor grilling, the number of barbecue restaurants per capita, and public interest in barbecue (based on Google search data) were the main metrics the study considered. See the full list here.

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➤ Irving: Medical distributor McKesson has emerged as the largest company in North Texas, raking in $276.7 billion in revenue last year and taking the top spot perennially held by ExxonMobil, which moved to Houston in 2023. (More)

➤ Sherman: Texas Instruments has been awarded $1.6 billion by the federal government to build two semiconductor plants in Sherman and a third in Utah. (Details)

➤ El Paso: Search and rescue crews discovered the body of a hiker who was reported missing in McKelligon Canyon. (Details)

➤ San Antonio: The Burger Boy restaurant chain announced Aug. 20 as the grand opening date for its highly anticipated UT San Antonio location. (More)

➤ BeatKing, a popular Houston-based rapper, has died after fainting during a radio show. He was 39. (Details)

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➤ Boerne Little League won their first game of the Little League World Series with an impressive 9-0 win. They will play their next game on Monday at 7 PM. (More)

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➤ The Center for Biological Diversity is offering a $15,000 reward for information on who destroyed a bald eagle’s nest last year near a development north of Dallas, raising the amount from the initial $1,500. (See Statement)

➤ Grapevine-raised singer-rapper Post Malone released a new album Friday, switching from pop to country and collaborating with stars including Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw. (More)

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What time in the evening do you go outside to beat the Texas heat?

1. 8 p.m.
2. 9 p.m.
3. 10 p.m.
4. 11 p.m.
5. I just don’t do it

Friday’s Results:

Do you believe the Farmers’ Almanac’s prediction of a major winter storm next February?

1. Yes: 67.4%
2. No: 32.6%

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