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🚨 Have you picked up this week’s paper? 🚨While Park Water customers aren’t dealing with continued shut-offs, many say th...
07/21/2025

🚨 Have you picked up this week’s paper? 🚨

While Park Water customers aren’t dealing with continued shut-offs, many say they’re still concerned about water quality.

HERE'S WHAT PARK WATER CEO JASON BETHKE HAD TO SAY:

“The utilities remain fully focused on delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater service to our customers. While we are aware of certain inflammatory and deceptive claims being circulated in the press and on social media, we do not believe it is appropriate to engage publicly with those making unsubstantiated accusations.
We are currently evaluating our legal and communications options to determine the most appropriate course of action.
We continue to cooperate fully with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which is the agency responsible for interpreting environmental regulations and issuing corrective actions where necessary.”

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🚨 CHILDCARE UPDATE FOR GREENWOOD FAMILIES 🚨Starting this school year, Greenwood ISD will officially take over daycare an...
07/15/2025

🚨 CHILDCARE UPDATE FOR GREENWOOD FAMILIES 🚨

Starting this school year, Greenwood ISD will officially take over daycare and after-school care from Greenwood Baptist Church. The district’s new program, Lil’ Ranger Nation, will open August 1, 2025. However, spots for all age groups (ages 5–13) are ALREADY FULL. SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST HERE: https://forms.gle/jTaLQotSyMWx12W89

💼 The district is NOW HIRING infant, toddler and preschool teachers with competitive pay and benefits. Apply on the GISD website.

⚠️ NEED FRIDAY CHILDCARE?

Camp Fire program just opened registration this morning and unfortunately is already full. Families can still join the waitlist at www.campfirewtx.org.

CODE NINJAS still has spots open! It's a Friday-only program is for kids ages 8–14 and runs from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the elementary school. Kids will learn coding, robotics, 3D printing, Minecraft modding, and more. Cost is $199/month. Right now, they're offering $50 off. Call 432-244-3416 for details.

Please complete this form to place your child on the waitlist for daycare and/or after‑school care. Spots are held on a first‑come, first‑served basis and are only secured once a non‑refundable down payment is received. Availability is subject to change based on down payment date and group s...

‼️REMINDER, if you’re looking for an easy & practical way to support flood victims. Drop off through Monday. ‼️💙 GREENWO...
07/10/2025

‼️REMINDER, if you’re looking for an easy & practical way to support flood victims. Drop off through Monday. ‼️

💙 GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FFA COLLECTING GIFT CARDS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS.

📍 Drop off gift cards at BRIGADE FAMILY FITNESS on FM 307 now through Monday, July 14.

They’ll go directly to Hill Country families affected by the floods. A Kerr County ag teacher said there’s been a lot of donations of water, clothes and other supplies. GIFT CARDS provide FLEXIBILITY so families can purchase what they ACTUALLY NEED.

💳 Requested Gift Cards:
• Visa
• H-E-B
• Walmart
• Lowe’s
• Home Depot
• Tractor Supply

Any amount is appreciated!

🔔 Important: Please write the dollar amount on the gift card.

07/08/2025

Hi. It’s me again. Let’s talk about cloud seeding.

We’re all hurting over here in Texas after these floods. Children are still among the missing. The death toll is now over 100. We’re in various stages of grief and still trying to make sense of what just happened as we grapple with the reality that this flood has permanently altered the trajectory of so many family histories.

So why am I bringing up cloud seeding? Because I’ve seen the same viral videos and posts you have seen claiming that cloud seeding is responsible for the floods in the Texas Hill Country, and it’s inserting confusion and questions into a grieving community that really needs to be focused on other things at this time. Scientific voices in the meteorology community are needed right now to help put these claims to rest, so I will again lend my voice to help answer some of your questions and hopefully clear up some confusion.

What is cloud seeding?

Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification that involves injecting a few grams of a chemical (usually silver iodide) into an existing cloud to “seed” the formation of larger water droplets or ice crystals that will then cause the cloud to precipitate slightly more than it would have if left alone. We’ve been doing it in America since the 1940s, and the physics behind it is pretty simple.

How does it work?

Clouds are composed of tiny water droplets or ice crystals called hydrometeors (and that my friends, is where the word “METEORology” comes from!) that need even smaller microscopic particles called “cloud condensation nuclei” to form. These are things like specks of dust, salt, and smoke. When they are present in a moist airmass, that moisture can condense around those particles to create water droplets. Most clouds don’t rain or snow because the water droplets or ice crystals remain too small for gravity to pull them down to the earth. The silver iodide particles injected into clouds are significantly larger “cloud condensation nuclei” that happen to be really good at creating larger droplets or ice crystals that can fall to the ground.

What is the purpose of cloud seeding operations?

Generally these are designed to help enhance rainfall or snowpack in arid regions of the country that do not have dependable rainfall and are subject to droughts.

Is cloud seeding regulated?

Yes, there are both federal regulations and state regulations. It is not done in secret. You can read about federal regulations here https://library.noaa.gov/weather-climate/weather-modification-project-reports and you can read about Texas regulations here https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/

Were cloud seeding operations conducted on the storms that produced the Texas floods?

No. In fact, Texas regulations prohibit cloud seeding on storms that could produce severe weather, tornadoes, or flash floods. One of the companies singled out on social media for cloud seeding conducted its last operation on Wednesday, July 2nd.

Could the cloud seeding conducted two days before the floods have created or impacted the storms on July 4th?

No. Only an existing cloud can be seeded, and once that cloud has been seeded, it rains itself out. Furthermore, the cloud seeding took place southeast of San Antonio, roughly 150 miles away from Kerr County.

Does cloud seeding create stronger “super storms” or lead to less rainfall elsewhere?

The science and observations say no. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, “There is no evidence that the seeding contributes to less rainfall anywhere else. What is more, there is no evidence that seeding causes clouds to grow substantially taller and produce unwanted effects (such as damaging winds, hail, and flash floods). To the contrary, the available evidence from over eight years of research in West Texas suggests cloud seeding, when done timely and accurately, contributes to more gentle, widespread, and longer-lasting rains.”

The TDLR FAQ section on cloud seeding is an excellent resource, and I highly recommend you read it if you would like explore this topic more: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/weatherfaq.htm

I also once again recommend watching this exceptional video primer from my weather friend ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/116008822

Even though cloud seeding was not responsible for the Hill Country floods, I know there are moral and ethical concerns when it comes to modifying the weather (or any natural Earth system), however small those modifications may be, and the topic is worth more public discourse and scrutiny.

At the end of the day, this flood was caused by the remnants of two tropical weather systems that cannot be created nor controlled by mankind, despite claims to the contrary. I mean, look at this rainfall map. That's a year's worth of rain in some communities that fell in 5 days over a geographic area bigger than many states in our country. Does it make sense to you that dropping a few grams of silver iodide into a cloud 150 miles away from the hardest hit communities two days before the flood even occurred could have caused this?

It’s been said before that extraordinary claims you encounter can be true, but you should demand extraordinary evidence to back them up.

If you made it this far, congratulations. I hope it helped. Now let's focus on what really matters: Helping the grieving families and communities in their time of need.

Here are some ways you can help: https://abc13.com/17000575/

🚨 TWO ARRESTED IN CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION 🚨The Midland County Sheriff’s Office says a man and woman were arrested Mond...
07/08/2025

🚨 TWO ARRESTED IN CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION 🚨

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office says a man and woman were arrested Monday after a search warrant was executed near the 7100 block of Airline Rd .

Aaron Paul Cooper, 29, was arrested for Indecency with a Child and two counts of Injury to a Child. Shelby Marie Greer, 30, was also arrested for Injury to a Child.

Both were booked into the Midland County Central Detention Center.

Sheriff David Criner said the Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting the community and holding accountable those who prey upon women and children.

07/07/2025

🩵GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FFA COLLECTING GIFT CARDS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS 🩵

📍 Drop off gift cards at BRIGADE FAMILY FITNESS on FM 307 now through Monday, July 14. They’ll go directly to Hill Country families affected by the floods — helping them purchase the supplies they actually need to rebuild.

💳 Requested Gift Cards:
• Visa (preferred — flexible for any need)
• H-E-B
• Walmart
• Lowe’s
• Home Depot
Any amount is appreciated!
🔔 Important: Please write the dollar amount on the gift card

GHS FFA advisor Lisa Allen shared: “The FFA motto is learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve — and this is the time for us to serve.”

Allen said Greenwood students were attending the state FFA convention in Fort Worth last week when fellow FFA students from Kerr County began receiving news of the flooding back home.

Some of their families have lost everything.

Governor Abbott Declares Sunday, July 6, A Day Of Prayer For Texans Impacted By Devastating FloodsAUSTIN – Governor Greg...
07/06/2025

Governor Abbott Declares Sunday, July 6, A Day Of Prayer For Texans Impacted By Devastating Floods

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring Sunday, July 6, 2025, as a Day of Prayer in Texas in response to the devastating floods that swept through Central Texas and the Hill Country over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

“Texans are known for their faith, strength, and resilience,” said Governor Abbott. “Even as floodwaters raged, neighbors rushed in to rescue, comfort, and bring hope. In times of loss, we turn to God for comfort, healing, and strength. I urge every Texan to join me in prayer this Sunday—for the lives lost, for those still missing, for the recovery of our communities, and for the safety of those on the front lines.”

Governor Abbott encourages all Texans to pause in reflection and prayer this Sunday, July 6, and to seek God's wisdom, peace, and mercy in this time of need for so many Texas families.

MIDLAND WOMAN SAVED IN FLOODING: An incredible story of survival out of the Hill Country — a 22-year-old woman from Midl...
07/05/2025

MIDLAND WOMAN SAVED IN FLOODING: An incredible story of survival out of the Hill Country — a 22-year-old woman from Midland is alive after treading floodwaters for 20 miles. We’re keeping her in our prayers as she recovers from this unimaginable ordeal, along with all those impacted by the devastating flooding.

Multiple people have died in the "catastrophic" flooding in the Hill Country area.

🎉While we’re excited to celebrate our nation on the 4th of July, unfortunately most of our pets probably aren’t! 💥Loud b...
07/02/2025

🎉While we’re excited to celebrate our nation on the 4th of July, unfortunately most of our pets probably aren’t!

💥Loud booms can trigger fear and cause dogs to run away—and sadly, many do get lost. If you’re concerned about this, Midland Animal Services (1200 N. Fairgrounds Rd.) is offering FREE microchipping tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

🐾We also checked in with CBD Way in Midland (off Loop 250 past the Big Spring St. exit)—they carry calming pet treats and drops starting around $25.

07/02/2025

🚨 DPS says they're stepping up patrols for the 4th of July holiday 🚨

From July 3–6, expect to see more troopers out on the roads. They’ll be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, and anyone not following Texas’ Move Over/Slow Down law.

Last year’s enforcement led to over 59,000 warnings and citations — including 5,000+ for speeding and more than 200 DWI arrests.

DPS asks drivers to:
✔️ Buckle up
✔️ Don’t drink and drive
✔️ Put the phone down
✔️ Move over for stopped emergency or TxDOT vehicles
✔️ Slow down in traffic or weather
✔️ Keep cargo secure

📞 For roadside help, call 1-800-525-5555.

🗳Rep. Tom Craddick confirmed he’s running for reelection next November in District 82 (Midland, Martin & Dawson counties...
07/02/2025

🗳Rep. Tom Craddick confirmed he’s running for reelection next November in District 82 (Midland, Martin & Dawson counties).

🔹Craddick, 81, first took office at age 25 and holds the record for the longest-serving member in Texas House history.

🔹As for opponents? No one has officially filed to challenge him. The window for candidate filings opens in early November 2025 and closes on December 8.

🔹To our knowledge, no one has run against Craddick in a primary since at least 2010.

Quick tidbit: His daughter, Christi Craddick, has served on the three-member Texas Railroad Commission — which regulates the oil and gas industry — for 12 years, and she’s now running for Texas Comptroller, one of the most powerful elected offices in the state.

We got a sneak peek at the new indoor athletic facility at GISD, and it’s looking awesome! 🙌It’s almost done and should ...
06/30/2025

We got a sneak peek at the new indoor athletic facility at GISD, and it’s looking awesome! 🙌

It’s almost done and should be ready by the start of the school year. There will be a track, batting cages, a training room & more — and it’s not just for sports. Band will be able to practice in here, the drone program will use it, and career and technical education classes will also use it for all kinds of projects.

Can’t wait to see it in action!

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