Navigating the Night Sky
     Trying to find planets, constellations and other stellar gems in the busy night sky can be intimidating at times for the amateur.     Fortunately, through the wonders of the Internet, there is help available. Several Web sites offer ...

Warm, Dry Winter Still on Tap
     Don't expect to see many bouts this winter of rainy cold spells like the one over the Thanksgiving weekend.   The government's final winter weather outlook is out and forecasters are still calling for it to be ...

Looking for Mars
    A crisp, mostly clear sky tonight should make for fine viewing of the planet Mars.    The red planet has doubled in brightness over the past month and is easy to spot among the other heavenly bodies. It ...

Cold blast is here
    Can you say brrr?    A major change is in store for the area as the cold air forecasters have been promising has arrived. Expect a 40-degree change in the temperature in less than 24 hours.     The ...

Cold blast on the way
   Chilly autumn air should be on the way just in time for the holiday weekend, something travelers might not appreciate.    A cold front will arrive in Victoria late Wednesday or early Thursday, dropping daytime high temperatures 30 degrees. ...

Interesting Night Sky
    The next few nights promise to be stellar ones for backyard astronomers.     Mars is visible to the east in the late evening sky. It's a sparkling sight, alternating between red and orange in color. On Wednesday, Nov. ...

Calling All Weather Buffs
    If you've got an interest in the weather and would like to make a difference, now is your chance.     The National Weather Service office in Corpus Christi is looking for a least 100 volunteers to record rainfall in ...

Comet Holmes Update
    Comet Holmes is still drawing the attention of the astronomy community as its explosion continues. While Spaceweather.com reports that it appears to be losing some of its brightness, Holmes is still visible to the naked eye in the ...

From flooding to drought
   Proponents of global warming might call it a sign of the times, but the federal government has launched a national drought portal. It provides a comprehensive look at drought conditions as they exist today and forecasts of where they're ...

Time change, pre-dawn sky
   With the time change being delayed a week this fall, some have been confused about when it occurs. This is the weekend to roll the clocks back one hour. If you're a night owl, the proper time to do ...