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Governor Abbott Announces Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacement for Texas Counties Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott has declared that Fort Bend and Washington counties will receive automatic replacement of SNAP benefits to aid residents affected by the storm. This move, coordinated with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), aims to ensure that those facing food loss due to the natural disaster can swiftly regain access to vital nutrition assistance. In a recent statement, Governor Abbott acknowledged the hardship endured by Texans and expressed gratitude towards the state and federal entities working together to provide this essential support.
BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Former Demon Alan Trayler to lead SEOSU baseball program
It’s always great to see former Demons and Demonettes go on and do great things once they leave the halls of Dumas High School. Along with the likes of Jeff Willis, former Dumas Demon two-sport athlete Alan Trayler is now leading a collegiate baseball program. Recently Trayler was named...
Dumas well-represented in weekend tournament
The 3rd Annual Rick Stone “It’s All for the Girls” Tournament took place this past weekend at the JBS Field of Dreams. The hometown teams represented well over the weekend. Destruction took third in the 10U bracket, Mass Destruction finished second in the 12U bracket, and the Savages took first in the 18U bracket.
Pampa Pearls 10U Ends Their Season in Dumas
The Pampa Pearls 10U softball girls competed in Dumas over the weekend for the “Rick Stone-It’s All for the Girls” tournament. In a little over 48 hours, the girls battled, playing in eight games and were able to end their 10U season with a ring and bringing home the 2nd place championship.
Moore Options to host blood drive Tuesday, July 30
With the need for blood to save the lives of trauma victims, surgery patients, women giving birth, cancer and sickle cell patients, and others never ending, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center bloodmobile will be back in Dumas for a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 30 from 1-4 p.m. at the offices of Moore Options Pregnancy Resource Center at 214 East 5th Street.
CNS Pantex raises over $100K for local wildfire relief
Officials with the Pantex Plant announced Friday that a combination of corporate donations along with employee contributions and local fundraising efforts have resulted in $101,036 being raised for local wildfire relief.
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