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Clear the Shelter day draws families for Saturday fun
The Bowie Animal Shelter has one of its biggest turnouts ever for Clear the Shelter Day this past Saturday. Families enjoyed food, a silent auction, low-cost pet vaccinations, a bake sale and of course visits with the shelter’s adoptable dogs. Friends of the Shelter report they raised about $4,000 to help fund its activities, plus four dogs and two cats were adopted. (Photos by Barbara Green)
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state's most populous county over voting. This time, they're criticizing Harris County's plan for outreach to eligible but unregistered voters ahead of the registration deadline.County commissioners were set to consider the proposed outreach effort at a meeting Tuesday, but took it off the agenda without explanation after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Harris County Republican, put out a statement describing the proposal as an "attempt to bypass" a law passed last year restructuring the county's elections. Bettencourt claimed without evidence that the plan would "have a very high...
Texas DPS offers travel safety tips for Labor Day weekend
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – To help keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts August 30 through September 2. Last Labor Day, troopers issued more than 43,179 citations and warnings, including 4,332 for speeding; 990 for no insurance; 421 for individuals without seat belts or child seat restraints; and […]
Texas narrows gas plant projects vying for $5.4 billion in funding
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants, the regulators said on Thursday.
CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 Million to Non-profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives. August 29, 2024 – (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund.
Texas gas prices down 50 cents from last Labor Day, AAA says
DALLAS - As people get ready to hit the road for Labor Day, drivers will enjoy lower gas prices. Texas already has some of the lowest gas prices in the country, but the state average is 50 cents a gallon less this year compared to Labor Day weekend last year.
Foodie 411: Best barbecue in North Texas
Dallas Morning News food writer Sarah Blaskovich joins NBC 5 this week for another edition of Foodie 411. This week has to do with new and noteworthy barbecue joints across North Texas. SOUTHERN LIVING BARBECUE PICKS. Southern Living made a list of the best new barbecue spots so how did...
Police Are Seeking Texas Most Wanted Murderer Ernest Christopher Nathan
Police in the state of Texas are seeking Ernest Christopher Nathan for the crime of murder. Here's what is known about Nathan, as well as his crimes not just in Texas, but in another state as well. Ernest Christopher Nathan And The Crimes He Committed. According to the Texas Department...
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