Local farmers and business owners in the Killeen area say they are dealing with the negative effects of an abnormally wet summer, including the return of a familiar menace: the armyworm.
âIn general, the area has been very wet,â Texas State Climatologist John Nielson-Gammon said Wednesday. âThe past 30 days, it s (precipitation totals) been anywhere between almost normal to nearly three times normal.â
Mayâs precipitation total doubled that of its average rainfall total with 8.55 inches of rain recorded at Temple Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport â the airport was the closest site to Killeen to have a complete precipitation data set, according to the National Weather Service.
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LISBON With the majority of local school staff members receiving their first doses of coronavirus vaccines, the superintendent of the county Educational Service Center said schools are turning their attention toward finishing out the school year while providing as many opportunities as possible for students.
Anna Marie Vaughn said members of the ESC and some smaller schools will be receiving their second dose on March 10, while the county health department will be providing a second dose at six of the county schools on March 11. Other schools made other arrangements, but Vaughn said all have started the vaccination process.
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