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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.
Texas Murderer Spared From Execution Over DNA Testing Concerns
Ruben Gutierrez was spared being executed less than an hour before it was scheduled to take place, leaving the victim's family devastated. Gutierrez was set to be put to death just after 6 pm on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, but it looks like things have changed. His arguments regarding DNA testing in a lower court ruling led to an order to halt the execution by the high court.
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
As long as you're 18 by Nov. 5, you can vote in the presidential election
AUSTIN, Texas — With President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, former President Donald Trump choosing his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris expected to become the Democratic nominee, a lot of Americans have voting on their minds. Chatter on social media and from...
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summer’s wildfire season. “You know being in Texas anytime it rains, it’s good,” Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of […]
Celina Council accepts EDC resignations, appoints replacements
Celina's EDC now has two temporary members after a three members resigned in mid-July. (Community Impact staff) Two city officials will serve temporary terms on the board following three members’ resignations. What happened?. Celina City Council members during a July 23 special-called meeting appointed council members Mindy Koehne and...
North Texas Longhorns Prepare for Connie Mack World Series
CELINA, Texas (KXII) - School might be out for the summer but some Texoma baseball players are right in the middle of another season. The North Texas Longhorns are made up of a group of local players that have been the face of Texoma baseball for the last few years. Several all state players from the area are coming together with the sole purpose of winning a world series title.
Mavericks youngster is as good as gone after Spencer Dinwiddie signing
The Dallas Mavericks waited a couple of weeks to fill their final roster spot after a busy start to free agency that included them signing Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall, and the silence finally broke on Monday when they signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal. Dinwiddie decided to sign...
Travelers share how new Dallas flight service will impact them
With Contour Airlines adding flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, travelers shared how it will impact them. Contour Airlines to begin offering flights to Dallas-Fort Worth. Contour Airlines is expanding its service to one of the busiest airports in the United States.
LeClair appointed pastoral administrator for Granbury’s St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
The Rev. Father Brandon LeClair is the newly appointed pastoral administrator of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and St. Rosa Lima Catholic Church. He was ordained in May 2023 and brings a fresh perspective and a deep commitment to his new roles in the community. LeClair described himself as “a...
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