Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Surrounding Areas Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Athens, Texas FirstAlerts
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Severe Weather
15 reportsHeat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Surrounding Areas From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across parts of four states, including Sevier, Howard, and Little River counties.
Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Other Areas from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday.
Heat Advisory for Montague, Cooke, Grayson Until 8 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Montague, Cooke, Grayson and other North Texas counties, with heat index values up to 108 expected until 8 PM CDT Sunday.
Flood Watch Extended Through Wednesday Evening for Freestone, Anderson, and Leon Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Watch for Freestone, Anderson, and Leon Counties through Wednesday evening.
Heat Advisory Extended Through 7 PM CDT Wednesday for Miller, Lafayette, Columbia
The National Weather Service has pushed the end time of the Heat Advisory back to 7 PM CDT Wednesday, extending the period of dangerous heat for Miller, Lafayette, Columbia and other areas.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
1 reportFDA Reports Class II Recall of Argon Medical Devices Catheters
The FDA published an enforcement report for a recall of 20 catheters due to potential cracking and leaking at the hub.
Plane Crashes
3 reportsNTSB Investigating Fatal Luscombe 8A Crash Near Canton, Texas
One person aboard was killed in the July 14, 2026 accident, according to the National Transportation Safety Board accident record; the cause has not been determined.
One dead in crash of Fokker Dr1 replica near Frankston, Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board's accident record lists one person aboard and one fatality in the May 26, 2026 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in Beech A36 Crash Near Murchison, Texas
An NTSB accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the February 11, 2026 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportAvir at Mineola Fined $25,490 in Mineola, Texas
Federal enforcement records show Avir at Mineola was issued a $25,490 fine on May 11, 2026.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportHenderson County, Texas, Covered by Major Disaster Declaration DR-4266-TX for Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
Individual Assistance is declared for households in Henderson County under the March 19, 2016 major disaster declaration, with a filing deadline of May 18, 2016.