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Texas districts build their own housing to tackle affordability
A school district in west Texas built an apartment complex to offer a more affordable housing option to its teachers, a solution that came up this week in a new report released by the state to tackle this growing problem.
Texas Government Appoints Amarillo Business Owner Bobby Lee to Texas Commission on the Arts
In a move that confirms Texas' commitment to engendering a vibrant cultural atmosphere, Governor Greg Abbott has made a notable addition to the Texas Commission on the Arts. Robert "Bobby" Lee, an Amarillo business co-owner renowned for his stake in The Big Texan Steak Ranch, has been appointed to a five-year term on the Commission. His tenure is set to stretch until the end of August 2029, an end date reflecting the long-term expectations the State has in its appointees.
Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season
AUSTIN, TX — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Get Ready! Freezing Cold Weather is On It’s Way to Texas
First Frost Dates in Texas: When to Expect the Chill. As we’re rolling into fall, you might be wondering when that first frost will hit your city. Well, The Old Farmer's Almanac, that trusty guide to all things weather and farming, has crunched the numbers and given us a heads-up on the frost dates for various cities across the Lone Star State.
Court upholds gun ban for migrants in US unlawfully
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld a federal law that bars migrants who are in the United States illegally from possessing guns, rejecting arguments by a Mexican man convicted of unlawfully having a handgun that the ban was unconstitutional.
Texas housing situation could get worse as population projected to surpass 30 million people by 2030
The Texas housing situation is already behind…and it’s getting worse. Texas added almost a half million residents in 2023…and a new report shows the state is in dire need of more homes to keep up with its rapid growth.
Texas: Popsicle Brand Recalled For Potentially Dangerous Allergen
A popular popsicle brand has recalled about 137,000 cases of popsicles because of an undeclared allergen: milk. A milk allergy can go far beyond just lactose intolerance (which can be quite uncomfortable). Some people with severe milk allergies experience, "hives, an upset stomach, vomiting, bloody stools, and even anaphylactic shock...
Quality Collision Group expands in Texas
Private equity-funded QCG acquires luxury collision repair shop Hance’s Uptown Collision Center serving McKinney and surrounding areas since 1955. McKinney, Texas—Quality Collision Group, a consortium of OEM-certified collision repair centers backed by private equity, has announced the acquisition of Hance’s Uptown Collision Center. Serving Plano, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, and surrounding areas since 1955, Hance’s is known for luxury auto body repair, specializing in brands such as Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Pop-up storms cause unexpected damage in North Texas
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Texas Fisherman Catches Potentially Record Breaking Shark
A massive 11-foot-long mako shark, weighing over 600 kilograms, may be a new world record catch—hauled in by Jason Johnston from Mesquite, Texas, off the coast of southern California. Johnston, an experienced angler, was on a charter fishing trip near Huntington Beach on Monday when he hooked the giant...
Local group hopes to address elevated bacteria concentrations in the Lower Medina River and Medio Creek
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, will host a stakeholder meeting for the Medina River Below Medina Diversion Lake Watershed Protection Plan on Sept. 9 in Castroville. The quality of the Medina River below the Medina Diversion Lake will be discussed during a watershed protection plan meeting on Sept. 9...
$1000 Pull Tab Bingo and Family Day Coming Up at Devine VFW Post 3966
$1000 Pull Tab Bingo and Family Day Coming Up at Devine VFW Post 3966. Devine VFW Post 3966 charity bingo is open to the public. Proceeds from bingo fund our Post’s charitable giving to our community. We hold bingo every Thursday and doors open at 4:30 pm. We start selling pull tabs and bingo games at 5:30 pm. The first Thursday of every month we will have a $1000 Pull Tab. Pull tabs will be played when each game of pull tabs sells out. We start regular bingo at 7:00pm and usually finish just before 10:00 pm. Food, snacks and drinks are available. Our Post and Bingo Hall are located at 211 W. College Ave., Devine, TX, across from the Devine US Post Office.
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