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We asked our WFAA meteorologists to guess how many triple-digit temperature days North Texans would have to deal with this summer. Here's what they told us.

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DALLAS — If you've been watching our WFAA weather team's forecasts lately, then you know that the summertime heat has finally arrived in Dallas-Fort Worth.

No, we haven't yet faced any 100-degree days here so far this summer, and our meteorologists' current 14-day forecast doesn't have any triple-digit temperatures in it yet -- but things do get pretty close.

All of which is to say: Brace yourselves, folks! After a brief flirtation with uncharacteristic triple-digit temperatures back in May, the "gates of hell" -- as WFAA Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus likes to call our brutal summers around here -- are set to open any day now.

The real question is this: How bad will it be? How many 100-degree days will North Texans be forced to deal with this summer?

Are we in store for a summer like 1980, when we suffered a record-setting 42 consecutive days of 100-degree temperatures, including every day of July? Or how about that summer in 2011, when we set a record for most 100-degree days total in a year at 71? Or, just maybe, could this summer be a relatively mild one for North Texas?

To find out, we decided -- for the fourth year running -- to reach out to our in-house experts and to ask them directly: How many 100-degree days do you predict we'll see this year?

Before we get into their guesses, here's a little backstory on how our meteorologists do at this annual contest.

In 2022 and 2023, Greg Fields took the cake and came the closest with his guesses out of all of our meteorologists. He guessed 35 days in 2023, when we dealt with 55 of them. And, in 2022, he guessed 40 days when the National Weather Service reported 47.

Last year, it was Delkus who earned the crown, guessing that we'd see 22 triple-digit days in 2024 when, in fact, we endured 23 of them. Not only did he earn a win with that prediction, but he also offered up the closest guess we've seen in the history of this little challenge.

So: Will our award-winning chief -- currently celebrating his 20th year of forecasting the weather for WFAA viewers -- once again come out on top?

It'll be months before we know for sure. At this point, we can only speculate. So, without further ado, check out our meteorologists' best guesses on the matter -- presented below, in alphabetical order.

All data points to a hotter than normal and drier-than-normal summer. Given that we average 20 100-degree days per year, my forecast is we’ll experience 30 triple-digit days this summer.

Based on where we are now and the seasonal outlook through August, I'd say we're headed for a long, hot summer. By the time it's all said and done, we're looking at about 39 triple-digit days this summer.

I'm going bold! I think we will have 35 triple-digit days this year. This is above the normal of 20. With the heat already showing an impressive display early this year with record highs in the middle of May, I'm going to lock in with an above-normal number. Also, ENSO neutral conditions are expected through the summer months this year. Historically, these have meant hot summers -- including 1980 and 2011, which were either neutral or very close to it. Does this mean I think the summer will be as hot as those years? No. Those are benchmark summers for North Texas, and I don't see us having one of those. But I do suspect it will be hotter than normal -- yet again.

I'm going to go with 24. I think we will at least see the average amount of 100-degree days, which is 20. I'm adding four more because it looks to be a hotter-than-normal summer. And my lucky number is four.

I’m going with 22 triple-digit days — or just above the normal of 20 for DFW. This spring was wet, which usually helps limit early-season heat thanks to higher soil moisture. ENSO neutral conditions are expected through the early fall. This likely means we will settle into a drier pattern for the second half of summer, which is normal. That middle-ground pattern opens the door for average to slightly above-average temps. A typical Texas summer? I’ll take it.

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Before he leads the Texas A&M football program on the gridiron this fall, second-year head coach Mike Elko appeared at the Fort Worth Stockyards to talk ball on Coach's Night with the Fort Worth A&M Club on Tuesday night.

Elko led the Aggies to a record of 8-5 (5-3 in SEC) in his first season in Bryan-College Station, Texas, which marks the first eight-win season for the program since 2021. The 2024 campaign had a fair share of good moments, but some aspects need improvement this season if Texas A&M wants the 12-team College Football Playoff.

"We're really proud of the foundation that we've laid in the first year here for what Texas A&M football is and where it's going."

The South Brunswick, N.J., native recruited tremendously in the offseason by bringing in top-rated athletes like former NC State wideout KC Concepcion, who is projected to make an immediate impact for the Aggies this season.

During his appearance at Coach's Night, Elko expressed his thoughts on the junior wide receiver and what he brings to the table for the offense this season, according to TexAgs.

"KC Concepcion has been exceptional... He could be a captain," Elko said. "He has been unbelivable with his work ethic, his commitment to doing things the way we want to do them. He has been a role model for our younger guys."

With targets like Concepcion, Mississippi State transfer Mario Craver Jr., Terry Bussey, Izaiah Williams and Ashton Bethel-Roman to throw to, it also takes a quarterback who can be accurate and find ways to get the ball to those targets.

Texas A&M has just that with dual-threat sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed, who has stepped up as a leader and continued to strengthen his game during the offseason.

"Marcel (Reed) has been great," Elko said at Coach's Night on Tuesday. "I don't think anybody really appreciates the development that Marcel made because a lot of his development happened at the end of the year when we didn't get the results we wanted. We have to finish those games and get the results, but if you're looking for signs of growth from the quarterback, those signs were there. We think we've got a really, really good quarterback this year."

When competing in the Southeastern Conference, it is integral to protect your gunslinger. It all starts up front for the Aggies this season, as the veteran group prepares to anchor the Texas A&M offense this season.

Elko had high praise for the group when talking with the Fort Worth A&M Club on Tuesday night.

"The roster starts with the offensive line, and any time you can talk about the roster starting with the offensive line, you feel pretty good about what you can accomplish," Elko said. "We return our top seven linemen. We're really excited about the veteran experience we have with that group ."

Along with an experienced offensive line, a talented wide receiving corps, and Reed at the helm, the running back room is just as dangerous. Ranked as one of the best groups in the SEC heading into 2025, the projected starter Le'Veon Moss is set to have an explosive season.

Moss suffered an injury last season that sidelined him from November until the end of last year's campaign. However, he seems to be recovering well and is undoubtedly chomping at the bit to get back on the field this fall.

"It's great to have Le'Veon Moss back and heathy. He looks awesome," Elko said. "He has done an unbelivable job of rehab to get himself to in position where he's running full-speed right now."

The defensive unit for the Aggies needed major rebuilding after losing Shemar Stewart, Shemart Turner and Nic Scourton to the 2025 NFL Draft. Players like senior Cashius Howell will play key roles in filling the holes on that side of the ball.

"When you lose a first-rounder and two second-rounders, it's not easy," Elko said. "I think Cashius Howell is the first guy that jumps out to you. I think Cashius is going to be an elite player."

Elko is leading the program in the right direction, both on the field and in recruiting. Texas A&M landed a huge commitment on Tuesday, as running back KJ Edwards, who ranks as the No. 2 player at the position in the country, bumped the Aggies to No. 2 in 247 Sports' recruiting rankings.

Earning one of the top recruiting classes in the country so far for 2026 is a testament to the work Elko and the company are doing to build the program back to its winning ways. More than that, they are building a welcoming environment with everyone focused on getting better.

"The feeling when you're around our team and around our players, they genuinely enjoy being in the building. They genuinely enjoy going to workout," Elko said. "There is a genuine energy around the program, and that's something recruits feel. There is a process of getting the program into a position where you can consistently win. We feel like all those indicators are pointing in the right direction."

The Texas A&M football program will begin this year's campaign on August 30 against UTSA. Kickoff from Kyle Field is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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An established operation in the burgeoning Texas wine industry is up for sale.

Brennan Vineyards is a 4-acre estate alongside Indian Creek in Comanche, with a 10,000-case winery facility, a dedicated storage facility for the preservation of valuable vintages and an elegant event venue.

It’s on the block for $4.5 million, according to a press release.

The Burgher-Ray Ranch Group in Dallas, the top-producing ranch team at Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, is brokering.

Comanche is two hours southwest of Fort Worth.

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Founded in 2001, Brennan Vineyards has earned a reputation as one of the finest wineries in Texas, winning numerous top awards at some of the industry's most respected competitions. In 2024, 13 of its wines were rated 90 points or higher — including one at 95 points, the second-highest rating among more than 3,000 Texas wines reviewed by Cristaldi & Co., founded by critic and writer Jonathan Cristaldi, the Napa Valley correspondent for Decanter magazine.

“It is a turnkey operation where the new owner can be as involved as they wish,” according to Burgher-Ray.

The centerpiece of the estate is the historic McCrary House, constructed of 21-inch-thick Austin limestone in 1876 and one of the oldest remaining homesteads in Texas. Built by James Madison "Mat" McCrary, who owned the local general store and cotton gin, the handsome, single-story home was the family hub, where McCrary and his wife Ella raised nine children. The winery's stone-walled tasting room is inside the home.

James McCrary was a member of the Minute-Men Rangers, established by Gov. Elisha Pease for frontier defense, and later the Frontier Battalion, established to guard the western frontier and restore order after the Civil War.

The property remained in the family until 1987.

Comanche County’s population is 13,550, including more than 4,300 in the town of Comanche.

There’s a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms across North Texas on Wednesday, June 18.

A slow-moving cold front will move into the region throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. In the afternoon, isolated to scattered storms may develop ahead of the front mainly along the Red River.

More storms are expected to develop along the front, mainly along and north of Interstate 20, in the evening hours from 6 p.m. to midnight.

The main threats for any storms that develop Wednesday will be hail and damaging winds, according to the NWS. Most likely rainfall totals are between 0.25 to 1 inch in the Metroplex, with up to 1.5 inches near the Red River.

Conditions are expected to be warm and sunny Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s for Fort Worth’s Juneteenth walk. The Juneteenth festivities will continue into weekend, with live music and a block party.

Speaking of the weekend, conditions will be warm and sunny for most of it, per the NWS. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s all weekend.

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You’ve probably seen it before — someone parks in a handicapped parking spot, hangs a placard on the mirror, and walks off without a cane, brace or visible disability.

Maybe you’ve even wondered: Are they allowed to do that? Could I do that if I had a placard, even if I’m not disabled?

It’s not as simple as it looks. In Texas, who can use a disabled placard and how, is governed by specific laws. Misusing one, even once, can lead to serious fines, towing, or community service — and in some cases, jail time.

Here’s what Texas law actually says about who qualifies for handicap parking and what happens if you get it wrong.

A person is eligible for a disabled parking placard or license plate if they have a medical condition that meets Texas’ legal definition of disability. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, that includes:

Mobility problems that substantially impair a person’s ability to move, caused by:

Not all disabilities are visible. Chronic pain, fatigue, and internal conditions may qualify even if the person doesn’t “look” disabled.

If your doctor agrees you meet the medical criteria, they must sign a Disability Statement (Form VTR-214), which you then submit to your local county tax office.

Each must be displayed on the rearview mirror or dashboard when parked in a disabled space. A placard or plate is only valid when the person it was issued to is in the vehicle, either as the driver or as a passenger.

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Yes. Each placard must include:

If the numbers or initials don’t match, the placard can be revoked — even destroyed — within days. According to the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, officers are required to investigate any potential misuse and report it.

Only the person the placard was issued to. That means:

Using someone else’s placard — even for a short time — is illegal.

According to Texas Transportation Code §681, misuse of a placard or plate can lead to:

Misuse also includes blocking a curb, ramp, or access aisle, or using a placard to park for free without transporting a disabled person.

Sometimes.

Vehicles with a valid placard or ISA license plate can park without paying a meter fee or time limit in most city and state parking spaces. However, this does not apply to:

Each city can pass its own ordinances, but state law allows for time-limited free meter parking if you’re transporting the placard holder.

Veterans with qualifying disabilities may be eligible for specialty license plates that allow disabled parking privileges. To qualify, according to Texas Transportation Code §504.202, a veteran must:

Veterans can choose license plates that include the ISA symbol for disabled parking access and are exempt from certain registration fees.

If you or someone you care for qualifies for a disabled parking placard or license plate, here’s how to apply through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:

You can also apply for both a placard and a license plate if you want the flexibility to park in accessible spaces across different vehicles.

This story was originally published June 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM.