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US Govt Steps Up To Assist Laid Off Tesla Employees
The United States is stepping up to assist workers affected by layoffs at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin. The Department of Labor has awarded Texas more than $1 million to provide employment and retraining services for impacted employees. A WARN notice suggested 2,688 people were impacted by the job cuts.
Today's oilfield challenges workers
Jul. 24—Like everything else in the modern day, the energy industry has become more automated and expects more of its employees than ever before. But the industry has kept its traditional practice of welcoming high school graduates into its workforce and giving them the training they need to succeed. Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards, the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association and ...
Baby bull sharks thriving in warmer Texas waters, Texas A&M researchers say
GALVESTON, Texas — A study by Texas A&M researchers showed a dramatic increase in the baby bull shark population in several brackish Texas waterways that have a combination of freshwater and seawater. While most sharks spend their entire lives in the ocean, bull sharks are one of the few...
Vote for the top Corpus Christi defender entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top defensive player entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of 13 defensive players to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best defender and be sure to read all of the Caller-Times preview coverage of the 2024 high school football season leading up to Week 1, including players to watch, must-see games and...
South Texas mental health providers to pay over $1 million for false claims
HOUSTON, Texas — Two mental health care providers in South Texas have agreed to pay $1,083,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE, and Medicaid, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. From 2017 through 2020, Texas Behavioral Health PLLC (TBH) and United Psychiatry Institute LLC (UPI)...
Could state House District 71 turn blue? Candidate Linda Goolsbee thinks so
Born in Abilene, Linda Goolsbee is running on the Democratic ticket Nov. 5 against the incumbent, Republican Rep. Stan Lambert, for the Texas House District 71 seat. After controversy shadowed the Republican primary, Goolsbee said she was inspired to run to ensure that newcomer Liz Case did not push school vouchers through the House if elected. ...
Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Texas Lottery Confirms Huge Mega Millions Win in State Tuesday
Lottery players in the state of Texas from Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Pason in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle have been a little disappointed in Lady Luck over the past few days. It appears as if "the Lady" had taken a brief hiatus from bringing big-money lottery wins back to the Lone Star State. Lady Luck's hiatus in Texas, as of Tuesday night, is officially over.
Westlake Produce Company's Brian Cook Discusses Recent Company Expansions and Team Growth
DOWNEY, CA - It is an exciting time for the folks at Westlake Produce Company, which is accelerating its growth in terms of both volume and industry talent. As the company welcomes some of its newest sales leaders and celebrates new shipping locations in Texas, New Jersey, and Florida, I touched base with Brian Cook, Managing Director, to learn more about this period of rapid company growth.
Devastating Fire Destroys Historic Texas Sanctuary
A four-alarm fire on Friday has destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The chapel served as the main sanctuary for the church until 2013 when a new sanctuary was built. The historic secondary chapel held services for nearly a century. Firefighters were called to the scene...
There Are Earthquakes In The Texas Panhandle? Why You Shouldn’t Be Surprised.
News came out earlier this week about an earthquake that rocked the Texas panhandle. The quake took place near Lubbock but was felt by many as far north as Amarillo. It was a magnitude 4.9 and it tied for the 8th strongest earthquake in Texas history, according to news reports coming out of Lubbock. It has a lot of people asking, once again, how common are earthquakes in the Texas panhandle?
Inflation Squeezes Texas Public Schools As State Funding Remains Stagnant
A small Texas school district is facing serious budget problems as state funding remains stagnant amidst rising inflation. The Dallas Morning News reported that the Sunnyvale school district paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022 and now is expected to face a cost exceeding half a million dollars, while the state refuses to increase the public school funding.
Best Happy Hour In North Texas
North Texas is heating up, so cool down with a great cocktail, beer or glass of wine at one of the many great restaurants in the area. Here are summer happy hour deals in North Texas: La Parisienne 6740 Winning Dr Suite 1000, Frisco From Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., indulge in a range of happy hour appetizers at special prices. Enjoy oysters on the half for $10 or a dozen for $18. Savor charcuterie and cheese boards for just $12, and try burger sliders, french dip sliders or turkey club sliders for $10 each. Wines by the glass are $6,...
Governor Abbott Praises Texas Sheriffs for Commitment to Public Safety at SAT Conference in Fort Worth
At the recent Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a keynote address that commended the dedication and bravery of Texas sheriffs. In a crowd of over 500 law enforcement officials and community leaders, Abbott expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state for their work in protecting communities, particularly regarding challenges posed by border policies. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are protected and that communities are safe," said Governor Abbott.
Texas Insurance Companies Are Panicking & That’s Bad News
When Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas, it left behind a massive amount of destruction. Houses were leveled, cars were completely thrown, businesses were destroyed, and the amount of flooding that took place was catastrophic in some areas. Once the hurricane was gone, people began assessing how they were going to...
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