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Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
Here’s how Texas students, families can access free meals this summer
Children ages 18 and younger and students with disabilities up to 21 years old are eligible for the Summer Meals Program. Families do not have to apply, register or provide identification to receive food. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Around two-thirds of Texas children rely on free or reduced-price lunch during the...
Xcel Energy moves 3 directors in Amarillo, Lubbock to regional leadership roles
Xcel Energy has named three of its Texas-based directors as regional vice presidents over the company’s core grid operations in the Panhandle and South Plains regions of Texas and in eastern and southeastern New Mexico, the utility company announced this week. David Low has been promoted to regional vice...
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
16 Texas pilots become Master Pilots
The Houston chapter of the Ninety-Nines, along with the West Houston Airport and the FAA, recognized 16 pilots on June 25, 2024, with the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The pilots have a combined total of more than 800 years of flying experience with backgrounds from private pilots to...
84-Year-Old Texas Woman Almost a Victim in Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
People preying on animals or the elderly are some of the lowest scumbags on earth and one of those scumbags almost made an 84-year-old Texas woman a victim. Luckily there was a good Samaritan who stepped in to make sure the woman didn’t end up losing $44,000. The details...
It’s gonna be hot today, tomorrow
The forecast track of Hurricane Beryl has the storm making landfall across northern Mexico on Sunday. Based on this track, the only impacts across southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana would be minor coastal flooding, said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “However, additional impacts could occur should Beryl track […]
Yes, the Fourth of July is among the top holidays for DWI arrests in Texas
HOUSTON — On public roads across the state, the Texas Department of Safety (DPS) said more than 18,000 citations were issued over two days of Fourth of July celebrations. According to DPS, 66 people were arrested on suspicion of DWI. In order to save lives around holidays like the...
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
This Texas City Has The Longest Running Fourth of July Celebration in Texas
One of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in America can be found right here in Texas. In fact, the celebration has been going on for so many years that it's known as the longest running Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. It's also led to Round Top, Texas being known as the Fourth of July Capitol of Texas.
Conservation group Wildlife in Focus expands photography contest
Jul. 3—SAN ANTONIO — Wildlife in Focus, a non-profit organization which targets wildlife and ecosystem conservation in Texas, recently expanded its popular biennial photography competition in order to reach more landowners and photographers across the state. The expansion includes plans to encourage the owners of any and all privately owned land across the state to participate in the contest. ...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
Resources available through Texas A&M AgriLife’s ‘Better Living for Texans’ program
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - There’s a free online resource for SNAP participants and people are who are SNAP eligible. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has a program called “Better Living For Texans.”. According to the website, the “BLT program helps people make healthy meals, improve their physical fitness, save...
Texas A&M Chancellor to retire in June 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – John Sharp, Texas A&M’s longest-serving chancellor who has transformed the university system and boosted the flagship’s academic and athletic brands over his 13 years at the helm, will retire in June 2025. Citing a desire to “always go out on top,” Sharp, 73, said in an interview with The Texas […]
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