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11 Things You Must Do Before Summer Is Over — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:02:15 +0000

August is here, and that means you only have a month left of summer. Where did the time go?

'Life-Threatening' Heat to Hit Much of the US This Summer

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:06:23 +0000

You might think it’s hot now, but Mother Nature is just getting started.

Summer this year is set to hit much of the United States hard, according to a series of excessive heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service Thursday.

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10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Order to Have the Best Summer Vacation Ever

Kathy Landin — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:41:30 +0000

At last, summer vacation time is here. If you haven’t started planning, it’s not too late. There’s a lot of summer ahead of us, and you can still find time to get out of town with your family before school starts back up again. Just make sure you you don’t fall into a few common traps and you’ll have the best vacation ever.

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10 Creative Ideas for Keeping Your Kids Busy This Summer

Kathy Landin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:50:24 +0000

Even though you love your kids dearly and want to spend time with them, the months that kids are out of school can be the longest of the year for any parent. The key to a peaceful summer household is keeping the kids busy and entertained.

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This Year's Average Spring Temperatures in the US Make History As the Warmest on Record

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:53:02 +0000

You probably already know that this winter was one of the mildest the US has ever seen. And now it seems the trend of above-average temperatures is continuing.

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Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:53:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case?

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Will Wichita Falls Weather Bring Another Dry, Scorching Summer?

Kory King — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:31:49 +0000

If you were in Texoma last summer you know it was hot, really hot. In fact, the summer heat last year shattered all sorts temperature records as it put our afternoon nights in the 100′s for over 80 consecutive days. But will it happen again?

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The Weather Channel Dubs Wichita Falls The #1 Worst Summer City Of 2011

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:01:59 +0000

It's no secret here in Wichita Falls that this summer has been excruciatingly hot, dry and miserable. I bet you can't event count the number of times you burned your hand on your car door handle, and I'm pretty sure we have all mastered the art of steering with one finger

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Sizzling Summer Showcase 2011 Winner – Misty Figueroa

NewsTalk 1290 — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:25:39 +0000

Our Sizzling Summer Showcase 2011 has come to and end and we have a winner!

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What's It Worth To Stay Cool?

Mike Hendren — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:43:18 +0000

It's not the highest electric bill we've ever seen, but it's close. I opened the envelope yesterday to discover an electric bill over $300. The temp in the house at that moment was 76 degrees. My wife is constantly telling us to turn off the lights

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Summer Heat Is On, But It's Nothing Compared To 1980

Mike Hendren — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:37:42 +0000

It's hot, no doubt about it. We're headed for 107 degrees today. My heart goes out to anyone who does not have air conditioning. Everyone is beginning to grumble about the heat, but this is really not all that bad

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Travel-less Summer

Mike Hendren — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:25:48 +0000

It's been a part of American culture for as long as many of us can remember: summer vacation. Schools out, mom and dad and kids hit the road and go somewhere, anywhere for a week or two. Lots of people will do so this year in spite of the gas prices

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Summer Travel Just Isn't On The Radar This Year

Mike Hendren — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:08:17 +0000

Most everyone I've talked to says the same thing; no road trips this summer. The gas prices are taking a bite out of all of us to one extent or another. And I don't know any families that can or will travel in a Prius

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