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Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards
Emily Witt is a senior communications and media strategist for the Texas Freedom Network. (Courtesy Texas Freedom Network) The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago to be “the watchdogs of the religious right at the State Board of Education level," said Emily Witt, senior communications and media strategist. Over time, the organization began monitoring public education bills at the Texas Legislature and advocating for legislation that supports public schools.
Texicare launches in West Texas
Jul. 26—In 2021, the Texas Legislature asked Texas Mutual to investigate options to provide health care plans to small businesses in Texas. The result was Texicare, which recently launched in West Texas. In 2022, Texas Mutual's board of directors approved Texicare's creation. CEO Meredith Duncan said their primary focus is businesses with less than 50 employees, although they have quoted some ...
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...
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.
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.
SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Stories from the Soddies, Allen Roberson and Preston Moore
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Allen Roberson and Preston Moore or the recent Stories from the Soddies on the Sports Drive, you can watch it all here. Stories from the Soddies:. Zach Woodard shares Stories from the Soddies featuring Tony Ensor and Ivan Melendez!
Scams using names of local government, law enforcement increasing, Sheriff's Office says
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — The Randall County Sheriff's Office says it has seen an increase in scam calls affecting Canyon and Amarillo using the names of people from the local government and law enforcement. The scammers have even used Randall County Judge Christy Dyer's name. Individuals are threatened...
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