TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is helping East Texans understand what life is like for people with dementia. “One in three seniors over 65 [will get some] dementia in the course of their lifetime,” said Rebecca Smith, the education and marketing coordinator with the non-profit. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/-/3590889787765-virtual-tour-provides-first-hand-experience-of-dementia-challenges-to-east-texans
Around 50 percent of local residents say they buy less or skip buying protein entirely at the grocery store. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/chron-com-1592131/3590903584712-new-poll-shows-what-food-insecurity-looks-like-for-texas-least-fortunate
A tiger that prompted warnings in Texas when it escaped from a zoo just across the border in Mexico has been captured after nearly a week on the loose. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/upi-news-510013/3590949046117-look-escaped-tiger-captured-after-prompting-warnings-in-south-texas
Do you lie awake after your favorite team or athlete performs poorly? A new study by sports platform Wetten.com says that sports fans in Texas lose an average of 68 minutes when their team isn’t doing well. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/kdaf-1590540/3590916695293-do-you-lose-sleep-over-your-favorite-team-a-new-study-says-you-do
NORTH TEXAS – All eyes were on the tropics Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Francine continued to churn over very warm Gulf Waters.Francine is forecast to become a hurricane later in the day and continue on the track toward South Central Louisiana as a strong Category 2 hurricane and possibly a Category 3 hurricane as...
For six years Tony Bednar applied to be a concessionaire at the State Fair of Texas. And for five of those years, his phone never rang. September arrived, the fair opened and he resumed driving food trucks around North Texas alongside his wife. Then, after his sixth time applying, he… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/-/3590774125641-state-fairs-business-class-for-concessions-hopefuls-helps-keep-fried-food-flowing
USPS is rolling out new mail delivery changes in Texas, potentially slowing down delivery times in some rural areas. Continue reading… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/103-3-the-g-o-a-t-520725/3590766867945-usps-delivery-times-to-change-in-texas-how-will-this-impact-you
The Texas Water Development Board reported that Texas saw a decrease in the statewide area experiencing drought conditions for the first time in five weeks at the start of September, though it continues to look ahead toward a dry autumn for regions like the Texas Panhandle. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/kamr-local-4-news-and-fox-14-news-1589938/3590735153952-texas-panhandle-drought-worsens-while-improvements-seen-elsewhere-across-state
With the new school year underway, it is a great time for a reminder that keeping kids safe in school zones is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re dropping off your own children or just passing through, staying alert can help prevent accidents and keep our roads safe for everyone. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/-/3590850642591-back-to-school-traffic-safety-tips
Austin, Texas – A new Asian festival era is about to unfold in the Lone Star State. On November 2nd and 3rd, the YAR Music Festival 2024 (#YARFest) will make history as the first outdoor Asian music festival in Texas. Conceptualized and produced by 1214 Entertainment (www.1214-ent.com), #YAR (Young… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/-/3590769852795-1214-yar-music-festival-2024-the-first-asian-music-festival-in-texas