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Q:  What causes cold fronts?

A: The simple explanation is that the leading edge of a cold air mass is moving into an area previously occupied by a warmer air mass, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. “The air mass behind the cold front is noticeably colder and it pushes out the warmer air,” McRoberts explains. “As a cold front moves into an area, the heavier, colder air lifts the warmer, lighter air upward. If the warm air is humid enough, water vapor in it will condense and rain can occur. A greater contrast in temperatures between the two air masses will lead to stronger upward motion, which is why strong cold fronts often trigger thunderstorms.”

Weather Whys is a service of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University.

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Q:  How fast can the temperature drop when a cold front arrives?

A: Sometimes amazingly fast, McRoberts adds. It is not uncommon for the temperature to drop 15 degrees or more in just one hour after a cold front arrives.  “There are some incredible stories about temperature changes, with one in particular that stands out” he adds. “On Jan. 22, 1943, the town of Spearfish, SD was sitting on the edge of an arctic air mass and recorded a temperature of -4 degrees at 7:30 in the morning. Within two minutes, the thermometer shot up to 45 degrees because of strong ‘Chinook’ winds descending down a nearby mountain peak. By 9 a.m. the temperature was up to 54 degrees, but as the winds died down and the cold air mass settled in, the temperature fell to -4 degrees within 27 minutes, a 58-degree temperature drop that is still believed to be a record.”

Weather Whys is a service of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University.

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Grants for College

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Comptroller Offers Matching Scholarships, Tuition Grants to Students in State’s Prepaid College Tuition Plan

(AUSTIN) — There is a new way to save for your child’s college tuition.

To encourage families to put aside money for the cost of higher education, the Texas Comptroller’s office is offering competitive matching scholarships and tuition grants to 150 students this year through the Texas Match the Promise Foundation®.

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ROCK the Ride

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Blue Jeans and Bling benefits Ride on Center for Kids

“Blue Jeans and Bling”  Polo at the Ranch, benefitting R.O.C.K., Ride on Center for Kids, a therapeutic riding center located in Georgetown serving Central Texas.  A traditional match between the Texas Polo Club and Texas A&M Polo Club on October 21 from 2:30-5 at the Schwertner Ranch Event Center. Fun for the family, with a  children’s area, food, entertainment.  Free admission, but VIP tickets available.  Call 930-7625 for more information.

Irma Vep

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‘Mystery of Irma Vep’ at Silver Spur Theater, Oct. 5-27;

A Comedy-Satire-Parody of Gothic Melodramas

Two actors, eight characters, 35 costume changes, two hours of laughter

“The Mystery of Irma Vep,” by Charles Ludlam opens Friday, Oct. 5 at the Salado Silver Spur Theater (108 Royal St.) and runs weekends through  Oct. 27 . . . IF the two-member cast survives the 35 costume changes during the two-hour show.

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