Longtime Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she announced on social media Sunday, adding that she expects to be āoccasionally absent from Congressā as she undergoes treatment.
Texas
A South Texas town may have just seen the hottest May temperature in Texas history š„µ
While it was hot in San Antonio on Thursday, it was downright sweltering in deep South Texas, where the temperatures were mind-blowing, with several spots jumping above 110 degrees.
Not only was it hot, it was also extremely humid. According to the Weather Prediction Center, La Puerta, Texas, just west of the Rio Grande Valley population center, reached 116 degrees on Thursday. That wasĀ easilyĀ the hottest place in the country.
It may have set even more records, however. Looking through historical data, the 116-degree reading may have set the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in May in Texas. This will have to be verified. Keep in mind that Texasās all-time hottest temperature on record is 120 degrees set in Seymour and Monahans.
CITY | TEMPERATURE | DATE |
---|---|---|
SEYMOUR | 120Ā° | 8/12/1936 |
MONAHANS | 120Ā° | 6/28/1994 |
RIO GRANDE VILLAGE | 119Ā° | 6/24/2023 |
QUANNAH | 119Ā° | 6/28/1994 |
GUTHRIE | 119Ā° | 6/28/1994 |
Regardless, the heat yesterday across South Texas was dangerous.
In Brownsville, a record-high temperature of 104 degrees translated to a heat index of 129 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Harlingen reached a peak heat index of 128 degrees, while McAllenās feels-like temperature peaked at 124 degrees.
Thankfully, a front brought relief on Friday. Cooler and wetter weather is expected over the weekend.
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Texas
Report: Texas Basketball Contacts Sacramento State Transfer
AUSTIN — The Texas Longhorns reportedly have sites set on their potential sixth transfer addition of the offseason.
Per reports from The Athletic’s Tobias Bass, Texas is one of at least six teams to have contacted Sacramento State transfer forward and Dallas native Duncan Powell.
Powell, who stands at 6-8, 240 pounds, played the first two years of his collegiate career at North Carolina A&T. He’s also reportedly been contacted by Kansas, N.C. State, West Virginia, Florida State and Virginia Tech.
He started 23 of 29 games this past season while averaging 12.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 49.2 percent shooting. Powell reached double figures in all but eight games last season, which was highlighted by three 20-point performances. He also had five double-doubles and even recorded a triple-double (13 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) in a 100-45 win over Bethesda in December.
The Longhorns have already added transfer commitments and ensuing signatures from Oregon State’s Jordan Pope, Arkansas’ Tramon Mark, and Indiana State’s Julian Larry and Jayson Kent. Texas’ most recent transfer addition was former Vanderbilt wing and San Marcos, Texas native Malik Presley, who committed to the ‘Horns in late April.
Texas has some impressive talent at guard and on the wing, as the Longhorns, along with the other transfers, will already feature Chendall Weaver and five-star freshman Tre Johnson in the backcourt. However, coach Rodney Terry and staff have yet to add a true frontcourt presence via the portal this offseason, a void that Powell could potentially fill.
The Longhorns begin the regular season against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Las Vegas for the Hall of Fame Series on Monday, Nov. 4.
Texas
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Jackson Lee, 74, has served in Texasās 18th congressional district since 1995. Throughout her career she has sponsored legislation on issues such as police reform, sentencing laws, safe gun storage and white supremacy-motivated hate crimes.
Jackson Lee also sponsored legislation that led to Juneteenth being recognized as a federal holiday in 2021; that same year, she was arrested during nonviolent protests that called for the protection of voting rights.
Last year, Jackson Lee announced she would seek a 16th term in the House after losing a bid to become Houstonās first Black female mayor. She won the Democratic primary on Super Tuesday earlier this year.
āAs a member of Congress, Iāve been honored to be one of the leaders in the fight for justice and equality for all,ā Jackson Lee wrote on Sunday. āToday, my fight is more personal, but I will approach it with the same faith and courage.ā
Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3 percent of all cancers in the United States. About 66,440 people are estimated to be diagnosed with it this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Generally considered an aggressive form of cancer, the disease does not often present symptoms during its early stages.
People with pancreatic cancer may experience jaundice, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite and pain in the back or abdomen. The disease can also cause blood clots and diabetes as well as gallbladder or liver enlargement.
Jackson Lee did not specify the type or severity of her pancreatic cancer, but said she is confident her medical team has developed āthe best possibleā treatment plan.
āThe road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me,ā she said.
Texas
Texas Rangers open an investigation into the Marlin animal shelter
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Nearly five months ago dogs at the Marlin animal shelter were found living in deplorable conditions, causing the death of at least two dogs.
When pictures came out showing the horrific conditions dogs in the Marlin animal shelter had been living in, there was a huge public outcry.
Thatās when the justice for marlin dogs group came together, demanding someone be held accountable for letting this happen, but with no luck.
According to Dorene Burlew with the group, āonce we realized that there was not going to be an arrest or charges filed then we decided that we needed to pursue other outside agenciesā.
They started a petition calling for the Texas Rangers to investigate the animal shelter, and have spent the last few months protesting and spreading the word.
Thanks to some help from state officials their group was finally able to get in contact with the Texas Rangers, who have now officially opened an investigation.
āWeāre very excited to be able to have the Texas Rangers involved, to be able to move forward since we were at a standstill for so long,ā shared Valerie Mann with the group, āhaving them involved right now and having them move forward gives us a lot of hopeā.
But while this an exciting development for the group, they know it isnāt over yet and thereās still a lot to be done as the Texas Rangers conduct a thorough investigation.
āThey should be speaking to everybody that has had involvement with what happened, or that could testify or be a witness too,ā Burlew says.
However, theyāre hopeful that this will lead to an arrest and charges for everyone involved.
Burlew explained that āwithout that, the person responsible could continue to do this somewhere else to other animals, and so we need that accountability for this not to happen againā.
āIt is a process and I always say justice is slow, justice is blind, but justice is coming,ā said Frances Fischer with the group.
Until then the justice for marlin dogs group will continue to rally and be a voice for the voiceless.
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