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$20 Minimum Wage Prompts Shake Shack Closures in California
Shake Shack has announced its plans to close six of its California locations nearly five months after the state’s new $20 minimum wage law took effect. Shake Shack Closures in California As detailed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Shake Shack is set to close nine locations, attributing the decision […] Read the original article here: $20 Minimum Wage Prompts Shake Shack Closures in California
NASA Celebrates 25 Years of High School Aerospace Scholars
For 25 years, the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center has inspired and provided high school students across the state of Texas with NASA-focused learning experiences through the High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. The OSTEM team celebrated the milestone on Monday, July 29 at Johnson’s Gilruth Center with poster sessions, special presentations, and a networking reception.
‘Going Varsity in Mariachi’ Review: Netflix Doc Follows Texas Teenagers Through the Ups and Downs of Statewide Band Competitions
After a lengthy and well-received run on the festival circuit, “Going Varsity in Mariachi” has arrived this week on Netflix, where it should find the wide mainstream audience it deserves. And “mainstream” really is the operative word here. Although it may sound in synopsis like a niche-audience attraction, this engaging and entertaining documentary about Texas high-schoolers playing for keeps in statewide mariachi band competitions has the right stuff to delight even viewers who normally wouldn’t know the difference between a grito and a guitarrón. As the opening titles succinctly explain: In Texas, where football usually tends to dominate any discussion about...
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: 0 Days
A number long banned on the field in college football, the zero has been worn the past to seasons by Shad Banks Jr. TCU’s tackle for loss leader in 2023, edge linebacker Banks enters his fourth season with the Horned Frogs, looking to break out even further in 2024 under new defensive coordinator Andy Avalos. Primarily a special teams contributor in his freshman season, Banks made the play of the year in 2021 with the game-sealing interception to down No. 14 Baylor in TCU’s first game without Gary Patterson. So far in his TCU career, Banks has 113 total tackles, 13.5 for loss with two sacks and that iconic interception.
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Trinity River alligator gar harvest drawing opens soon
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The annual Trinity River alligator gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process will open to the public on Sept. 1. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the random drawing selects anglers who will get to harvest an alligator gar that’s over 48 inches long from part of the Trinity River. […]
Big Country drought conditions worsen, more rain expected in the coming week
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Although portions of the Big Country received some rain in the past couple of days, it was not enough to overcome the current drought situation. Last week’s drought monitor had most counties north of the I-20 corridor in a Moderate (2/5) Risk category. As for everyone else, it seemed to […]
Drought Update: Major downward trend across Texas, including locally
AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday means a new drought monitor has been released and conditions have drastically worsened statewide. For instance, 18% of the state fell into the "abnormally dry" category, which includes the entire Hill Country and even western sections of Travis and Williamson counties. Additionally, while these particular...
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Aftermarket 101 goes on the road to Texas
Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket is taking its Aftermarket 101 class on the road to Texas next month. It’s happening Sept. 17-18 at the Embassy Suites, DFW North 2401 Bass Pro Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051. Northwood said students will examine every link in the value chain, compare various channels of distribution, identify key players, evaluate the viewpoint of different industry segments, meet industry thought leaders, and network with peers.
Fort Worth explores new ways to preserve green spaces near streambanks, rivers
Fort Worth officials are searching for new ways to protect and conserve green spaces around rivers and streams in the city. Their latest initiative focuses on riparian areas, or areas around streams and rivers — think streambanks, riverbanks and floodplains — where vegetation is strongly affected by the presence of water.
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