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Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday; bill to stop it still stalled out

Despite legislative efforts across the nation, Daylight Saving Time returns on March 10 as you “spring forward,” by turning your clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
This annual time change ritual affects millions. The general idea of daylight saving time is to maximize the use of natural daylight, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The push to stop changing clocks has stalled out in state legislatures and Congress.
It was put before Congress in the last couple of years, when the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.
However, it did not pass in the U.S. House of Representatives and was not signed into law. A 2023 version of the act remained idle in Congress as well.
In Texas House Bill 1442, state representatives last year took a side in the debate. The Austin American Statesman reported the House voted to stay on daylight saving time. The bill was sent to the Senate but remained in a committee as the 88th legislative session adjourned.
Twenty states have passed laws to move to permanent DST as soon as the federal government allows it (Arizona and Hawaii do not participate).
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Weather will continue to be frigid
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Two vehicles collide on U.S. 81
Two vehicles were involved in this crash at 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 15 north of Bowie on U.S. Highway 81 just north of the American Hat Factory.
The Department of Public Safety’s preliminary investigation states a 2014 Town & Country van was traveling north on U.S. 81 driven by Brydacia Johnson, 31, Saint Jo. A second vehicle, a 2015 GMC Terrain driven by Libby Hand, 23, Bowie, also was northbound behind the van.
Johnson reportedly pulled over onto the shoulder to make a U-turn and turned “unsafe” states the report in front of Hand and they collided. The van came to rest on the shoulder, while the GMC spun clock-wise and went into the ditch where it came to rest.
The DPS report there were no injuries. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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School closings

Bellevue ISD – On Feb. 19 school will start at 10 am. Buses will run 2 hours late.
Montague School – Starting at 10 a.m. on Weds. Buses will run two hours late.
Forestburg School – Starting at 10 a.m. on Weds. Buses will run two hours late.
Prairie Valley School will be closed all day Wednesday due to the hazardous road conditions.
Bowie ISD will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. BISD statement: Although most roads are clear, there are some slick “black ice” spots throughout the entire district. Parking lots and sidewalks have some slick spots as well. This delay will allow buses, staff, and students to have ample time to cautiously arrive at school. Stay warm!
Nocona ISD will start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Gold-Burg ISD will start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday
North Central Texas College classes will start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
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