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Long-time ag teacher receives honor
AUSTIN — Centerville’s Lawrence Allen Oliver was Inducted Into the 2024 Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame in July at the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas annual Professional Development Conference. During the award ceremony, ATAT inducted 45 teachers from across the state to its 2024 Agriculture...
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Mark Jones Joins Great Plains Bank
Great Plains Bank has tapped longtime Southlake banker and community advocate Mark Jones to lead its Texas branches. With over 40 years in the industry, Mark previously served as the CEO and chairman of First Financial Bank for over 20 years. During his time with First Financial Bank, he led several community initiatives — including the Big Bike Build, where he and a team of volunteers built and distributed around 50 bikes to needy families around the area.
Texas Lawyer Caught in Vile Plot to Bribe Pregnant Inmates for Their Children
We, as consumers of news, social media, and radio, are exposed to a lot of information daily. However, every now and then, something extraordinary captures our attention. This is one of those stories. Many people across the state, country, and world want nothing more than to have a child, and...
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Scattered rain chances & cooler temperatures for the Labor Day Weekend!
The trend of isolated showers and thunderstorms developing in the early afternoon, and gradually dissipating after sunset will continue through Friday. Overall coverage of rain is only around 20%. Highs Friday will make it into the low 90s, with heat index values near 100°. If you have Friday night football plans, we may see a few showers hold on for kickoff, but the rain chances drop off quickly throughout the games. The potential for scattered showers increases into the Labor Day Weekend.
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.
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.
Texas ranchers optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild
Texas ranchers optimistic amid slow beef herd rebuild Sarah Fuller Wed, 08/28/2024 - 06:52 Image Calf prices have been so good, Texas cattle producers are facing tough decisions on whether to hold back heifers above the replacement rate to begin rebuilding the herd. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie ...
National Republicans support Mayra Flores with group’s first Texas-focused ad buy
"National Republicans support Mayra Flores with group’s first Texas-focused ad buy" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Disturbing Details Of The Worst Crime Ever In Texas
Just like every other state in the country, we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
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