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Texas Women’s Foundation announces new board, including Planoite Holly Tucker
The Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announced their new board of directors, including board member and Planoite Holly Tucker. Beginning July 1, 2024, Carrie Freeman Parsons, chair of the board of Freeman Company, will serve as chair of the foundation’s board of directors for a second year, according to a statement released by TXWF. Cris Zertuche Wong, an executive at Goldman Sachs, has been named chair-elect of the Board. She will take over as chair on July 1, 2025, replacing Parsons. Wong will lead the board through June 30, 2027, for a two-year period.
CenterPoint Energy restores power to 98% of customers
(The Center Square) – Ten days after Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, CenterPoint Energy and its crews have restored power to more than 98% of impacted customers. It remains on track to restore electricity to all customers who can receive power by Friday, it said in a statement. In response to demands issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, the company said, “We have work underway to address the Governor’s requests and are committed to collaborating with the State, local government, regulators, and community leaders to...
Texas House investigating panel meets under wraps after denying AG Ken Paxton probe
Under wraps, the Texas House Committee on General Investigating met Wednesday for an undisclosed purpose a week after state Attorney General Ken Paxton made an unfounded claim that the panel is again considering his ouster. Having previously denied Paxton's concern, Rep. Andrew Murr, R-Junction, the committee's chairman, declined to comment Wednesday on...
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Natural disasters can increase domestic violence abuse. Here’s where to call if you need help
One underlying impact from Hurricane Beryl and natural disasters are the ones people can’t always see. Natural disasters leave victims of domestic abuse even more vulnerable because they’re stuck at home with their abusers with very few places to escape. Natural disasters tend to increase domestic violence risks in Texas. According to the Rape, Abuse […]
Colorado Police Jump On Texas Police Bandwagon With New Attire
Somebody call a cop! Colorado police finally caught on to how cool Texas police are and stole their idea. Police all over the country have pretty strict rules when it comes to uniforms, plain clothes and undercover officers being the exceptions. Fashion forces change in everything though, even uniforms and official gear as new stuff becomes available.
BEWARE: 256 BOILING WATER NOTICES Are In Effect In Texas, Population Of 162,895 Across 22 Counties
According to Breezy Scroll Texas may have one of the largest water issues in the state that anyone has seen in a very long time. Over 100,000 residents in the great state of Texas were issued a boiling water notice after the traumatic events of Hurricane Beryl. A BOILING WATER...
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
All Texas Costco Members Impacted By Massive New Changes
There are 38 Costco stores in Texas, and some massive changes are on the way for each of those locations and all of their current members. Before you begin guessing all the additional ways Costco could change their stores, none of these changes will include creating a uniform experience, and even if you have mastered your favorite store's layout, you are probably safe continue to expect a perpetual rearranging of products and aisles.
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission celebrates 30 years
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday. The nonprofit was originally founded in the 1990s as a way to bring home American Indian human remains. The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation are descendents of the indigenous people who lived in South...
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