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Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New Terrell State Hospital
August 28, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans. HHSC held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the start of construction of the 415,000-square-foot replacement hospital. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $573 million in funding for the hospital building, which is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Tolar High School vs. Peaster High School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Friday, August 30
Tolar High School is away from home against Peaster High School at 7:00 p.m. CT on Friday, August 30. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass. Tolar vs....
Dallas ISD enrollment numbers hold steady after 9 years of decline
For the first time in years, Dallas ISD’s districtwide enrollment has held steady. A preliminary count in the second week of school showed 139,138 students, about on par with last year’s 139,246. The district expects the number to rise through mid-September. Dallas Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde shared the “unexpectedly...
Construction worker struck, killed by vehicle in Burleson
At around 1:00pm on Tuesday, Burleson Fire/EMS and Police responded to a major accident in the 1600 block of W. FM 917. Police say a construction worker/safety flagger was struck by a vehicle while providing traffic control in the area of FM 917. The 61-year-old worker was transported to a...
5 Cowboys on Thin Ice Despite Surviving Roster Cuts
The Dallas Cowboys have officially trimmed the fat now that Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline is officially in the rearview. Head coach Mike McCarthy & Co. said goodbye to several players as they gun for a Super Bowl this season, including notable names like Peyton Hendershot, Eric Scott Jr., and Viliami Fehoko Jr.
Governor honors Army spouse with Yellow Rose of Texas
Britnia Weicht, an Army spouse, was presented the Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas Friday for her outstanding efforts in supporting those affected by the EF-1 and EF-2 tornadoes that tore through areas of Belton, Texas, and Temple, Texas, this past May. Commonly called the Yellow Rose of Texas,...
Pine Tree ISD earns third straight state arts education award
LONGVIEW, Texas — Only 94 school districts received the Texas Art Education Association’s 2024 District of Distinction award. An even smaller number of districts — 14 — earned the honor three times in a row. Pine Tree ISD recently became one of them. The distinction recognizes...
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."
Texas’ Most Expensive High School Costs More Than Average Income
In Texas everything is bigger, and in this particular case that extends to a high school education. One Central Texas school has been named the most expensive high school in The Lone Star State. According to BestColleges.com, in Texas "in-state students at a four-year public institution pay an average of...
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