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Sage Geosystems signs land use agreement for energy storage facility in Texas
Sage Geosystems entered into a land use agreement with San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMECI) for the 3MW Geopressured Geothermal System (GGS) energy storage facility. The EarthStore facility, located in Christine, Texas, will be the world’s ... Read More » The post Sage Geosystems signs land use agreement for energy storage facility in Texas appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor. But some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous College In Texas
Sending your child away to a college or university after being under your roof for 18 years is hard on parents. Knowing that you are miles away if something goes wrong can be unnerving. One way to mitigate risk is by talking to your students and ensuring they know what...
Texas flight academies discuss national pilot shortage
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A national pilot shortage has prompted local initiatives to produce more certified pilots. The demand for pilots has been an ongoing problem, but it was made worse during the pandemic when pilots were encouraged to retire early as air travel became almost non-existent in 2020. President of McAllen Flight Academy Hector […]
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
SCAM ALERT: SWEPCO warns of fraudulent solar panel salespeople
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – SWEPCO released a consumer alert on Tuesday, warning customers of solar panel salespeople claiming to be official partners with SWEPCO. According to SWEPCO, they have had an increase in reports of door-to-door solar panel salespeople claiming to be officially partnered with SWEPCO. However, SWEPCO said that would never be the case. […]
$1 Million Winning Ticket Sold in Tiny Texas Town
I feel that many jackpot winning tickets are sold in small Texas towns and here is another example! A $1 million winning tickets was sold in the tiny town of Dale, Texas, which is an unincorporated community with a population of around 500. Dale is located about 10 minutes from Lockhart, Texas! The ticket was purchased at Dale Express.
Teachers And Parents Push Back Against Vouchers And Religious Indoctrination
During a legislative hearing on Monday with the House Public Education Committee, teachers, parents, and advocates expressed concern over school vouchers, education saving accounts (ESAs), and Christian indoctrination in public schools. As reported by the Dallas Morning-News, experts expressed concern that ESAs could divert resources from public schools, who are...
Smith County firefighter injured while working Lindale blaze
LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - A firefighter with Smith County Emergency Services District 2 was injured in a Lindale fire Wednesday night. According to Nikki Simmons with ESD2, the call came in around 7:48 p.m., and Smith County firefighters responded to assist Lindale Fire. The call was for an alarm in a shed on CR468, Simmons said, and the fire was endangering a nearby structure.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter seeks to finish mother's term
Washington — The daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced late Monday that she intends to run to fill the Houston-area seat for the remainder of her mother's term."I want to finish for my mom," Erica Lee Carter said in a statement. Lee Carter said she's received encouragement from members of the community to run to complete her mother's term, which ends on Jan. 3, 2025. Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat who previously revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, died on July 19 at 74. She represented the district for nearly three decades. "The...
Health Inspectors Found Numerous Health Violations At These Restaurants
The goal of any restaurant is to serve a well-prepared meal to every customer. The majority of restaurants in East Texas do just that, but others may let certain things slide, and then all of a sudden those little things that go unchecked compound and public health could soon be affected.
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