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Women’s health care in Oklahoma ranked one of the worst in the nation
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma ranked among the worst states in the United States for women’s health and reproductive care, according to a new national health scorecard. Ranked at 48, only Texas and Mississippi performed worse. The state’s most recent maternal mortality rate is 31.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the national average of 26.3 […]
Celina ISD sets Aug. 6 deadline for bus rider requests
Celina ISD announced Wednesday that "Bus Rider" requests for the 2024-2025 school year must be submitted by Aug. 6 to ensure first-day ridership. The district's Transportation Department said the Bus Transportation Request Form is part of the required paperwork for new and returning students, available through Skyward's Family Access portal.
Official BBQ of the Texas Rangers Is Opening A New Location With Some Prime Real Estate
By the end of this year, slow-smoked Central Texas-style barbeque will be all the rage at the Dallas Farmer's Market. Since 2018, Hurtado Barbeque has grown exponentially since owner Brandon Hurtado and his wife Hannah started sharing their passion for the pit at pop-up events across north Texas. Since word...
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
The most one-way U-Haul moves this year to DFW are not from California, believe it or not
DALLAS — Nearly half of residential moves in a calendar year happen between Memorial Day (May 27, 2024) and Labor Day weekends (Sept. 2, 2024), according to rental company U-Haul. So, you've probably seen quite a few moving trucks in the past few months. Kaufman County (No. 1), Rockwall...
Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
FORT WORTH — Juan Carlos Cerda's first memories are of spending time with his parents at a park in Atlanta, Georgia. He's lived in Texas since 2000. Here he's gotten married, started a career, and bought a home in Fort Worth. "I am a Texan, for all intents and purposes," Cerda said. "I just don't have that permanent legal status that says I can stay here."When Cerda was 3 years old, his parents left Mexico and moved their family to the United States. Now 31, he calls this country the only one he's ever known as home. But because he...
Disaster declared: 5.1-magnitude earthquake shakes West Texas, damage reported
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks has declared a disaster and is requesting assistance from the state after one of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history caused damage across the area Friday morning. According to the USGS, a 5.1-magnitude quake occurred east of Snyder, northeast of Hermleigh....
Sherman Police Department holds annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The Sherman Police Department served in a new way Thursday evening for the Tip-a-Cop fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. Each year, Sherman Police Officers serve tables at the restaurant to raise money for a good cause. Proceeds raised go toward Special Olympics Texas to put on sporting...
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
Texas Department of Public Safety to Dedicate Boat in Honor of Fallen Trooper
AMARILLO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold a boat dedication ceremony on Friday, July 26, to honor Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick, who died in a vehicle crash while responding to a call in Deaf Smith County in 2006. The ceremony will take place at...
Texas Insurance Rates Spike After Beryl: Will You Be Affected?
The after-effects of Hurricane Beryl are not all physical, as Texan wallets may be impacted in addition to their homes. According to points made in a recent meeting from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) on July 15th, it's anticipated that half of the catastrophe reserve funds will be spent in damage payouts following Hurricane Beryl's devastation along the Texas coast.
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