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March is National Nutrition Month: Healthy eating tips for Houstonians

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6 months ago

March 10, 2025

www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-03-10 12:05:50

SUMMARY: March marks National Nutrition Month, emphasizing the importance of balanced eating. Dr. David Pur, Chief Medical Officer for Houston, highlights that nutrition is vital for health, involving proper intake of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates tailored to individual lifestyles. He cautions against the overconsumption of refined sugars, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. Key advice includes incorporating fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting processed foods high in salt and sugar. The Houston Health Department offers programs like Diabetes Awareness and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to aid locals in managing their nutrition effectively.

Houston’s culinary scene is rich with diverse flavors and mouthwatering dishes, but as March is National Nutrition Month, it’s a great time to think about balancing our food choices. Dr. David Persse, Chief Medical Officer for the City of Houston, joins us with tips on how Houstonians can enjoy the best of the city’s food while being mindful of their nutritional intake.

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Austin becoming FEMA-approved emergency alert authority, planning 1st test alert

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1 day ago

September 13, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2025-09-13 12:16:00

SUMMARY: On Monday, Sept. 29, Austin will conduct a test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), becoming a FEMA-approved alerting authority able to send emergency alerts via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to cell phones and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to TV and radio. This coordinated test at 3 p.m. will cover the city across its three counties—Travis, Hays, and Williamson. The alerts will clearly indicate a test and require no action. IPAWS allows authenticated, geotargeted emergency notifications without subscription, enhancing public safety communication. More details are available at ReadyCentralTexas.org and Ready.gov/alerts.

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La Niña now expected to last all winter

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1 day ago

September 13, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Nick Bannin – 2025-09-13 07:00:00

SUMMARY: For the first time this year, La Niña is now forecast to last throughout the entire winter, with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center giving it a 54% chance for December-February. Previously, ENSO Neutral was favored for winter. La Niña occurs when sea surface temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific are 0.5ºC below average, typically pushing the Pacific Jet Stream north, causing drier, warmer conditions in the southern U.S. and wetter areas in the Pacific Northwest. Last winter, a weak La Niña brought a record warm December but cooler January-February, below-average rainfall, snow in Austin, and more freezes than normal. Another mild La Niña winter is expected for Central Texas.

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Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 12

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2 days ago

September 12, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-09-12 22:59:00

SUMMARY: Lake Travis dominated Midland Legacy 59-13 in a spirited farewell to the old Cavalier Stadium before renovations force home games to move to Dripping Springs High School. Across Central Texas, notable district wins included Anderson over College Station (37-14), Bowie against Glenn (38-14), and Dripping Springs edging Harker Heights (31-26). High-scoring games saw McNeil top Westwood 70-45, and Hutto defeat Cedar Ridge 63-49. Close contests included Vista Ridge’s 30-29 win over Round Rock and Austin LBJ’s 34-33 overtime victory against Wimberley. The article also features an extensive list of scores from other Texas high school football games.

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