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COLD FRONT BARRELING TOWARD HOUSTON COULD BRING TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S
Houstonians will wake up to flip flop weather on Saturday morning but may need a jacket by the afternoon. According to meteorologist Travis Herzog, a cold front moving toward southeast Texas will bring a noticeable temperature and humidity drop. Ahead of the front, highs will top out near 80 degrees. Once the front moves through, temperatures will dip into the 60s on Saturday afternoon.Sunday will begin in the 50s, with temperatures barely warming above 70 during the day. Expect wind gusts over 25 mph. By Monday morning, temperatures could briefly dip into the upper 40s, nearing a record low of...
The Incredible Spring-Fed Pool In Texas You Absolutely Need To Visit
Summer is fast-approaching, and that means us Texans are already thinking about where we can immerse ourselves in some cool, refreshing water. Whether you’re more of a swimming pool or ocean person, there’s one place in our state that converges the two perfectly: Barton Springs pool in Austin. It combines the cleanliness of a pool and the natural, non-chemical aspect of the ocean for one of the most unique swimming experiences you’ll ever have. The structure itself is man-made while the water is spring-fed, and the color is pristine as can be. It doesn’t get much better than that. You...
Everything You Need to Know to Speak Texan
The English language is already difficult to learn and speak because of its habit of borrowing words from other languages, and its disparate grammar rules that are broken more often than followed. Texans have taken that piecemeal tongue and hammered it into something all their own. Our pronunciation and word usage are unlike anything you’ll find the world over. Here are 12 steps to learn how to speak Texan. 1. “Y’all” vs. “All y’all” The first thing you need to learn if you’re going to speak Texan is the proper use of the plural pronoun “y’all”. “Y’all” is a contraction of “You...
15 Signs You Learned to Drive in Texas
Driving is a big part of the culture of Texas. Here in the Lone Star State we take pride in our big vehicles, our wide open spaces and our excessively long and frequent road trips. Texas is the largest state in the contiguous 48 states, but for the most part, you won’t find us hopping on a train or plane to get from one city to another. If it’s within the state lines, we’re driving there. Driving in Texas is not just a right of passage, it’s a way of life. Here are 15 signs you learned to drive in Texas....
READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? TEXANS RELEASE 2017 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
The Houston Texans will open their 2017 regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 10 at NRG Stadium.The Texans will also play four nationally televised games. Those games include a Thursday night game on Sept. 14 against Cincinnati, a home game against Kansas City on Oct. 8, a Christmas Day contest against Pittsburgh and a Monday Night Football game against Baltimore on Nov. 27.Full Schedule Below: Sept. 10 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSSept. 14 at Cincinnati BengalsSept. 24 at New England PatriotsOct. 1 TENNESSEE TITANSOct. 8 KANSAS CITY CHIEFSOct. 15 CLEVELAND BROWNSOct. 29 at Seattle SeahawksNov. 5 INDIANAPOLIS COLTSNov. 12 at Los...