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Semiconductor manufacturer gets $1.6 billion from federal government for Utah and Texas plants
Dallas-based Texas Instruments is receiving $1.6 billion from the federal government to fund new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Texas and Utah. Texas Instruments, a semiconductor multinational that produces chips for industrial, automotive, and personal electronics uses — among others — had announced a new 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer (a material used in electronics to conduct electricity) […]
Coral reefs in ‘bit of a pickle’; experts push for continued effort to save them
In an article published on August 9th in the science journal Bioscience, coral reef expert Peter Edmunds argues for further focus on the undersea creature. "If we're going to have a chance to really save them, we need to know in what condition they're currently occurring and how they're likely to change."
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
State Fair Of Texas Is Back: Here’s All The New Top Food
This year’s State Fair of Texas menu will be a lot of deep-friend concoctions, plenty of cheese, and lots of bacon. The fair announced the food and drink finalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Judges selected 24 semifinalists from a record-breaking 65 submissions and narrowed the list down to 10 based on four “Fair-food” criteria: uniqueness, creativity, presentation and taste.
Paxton sues Biden administration over transgender worker protections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing the Biden administration again over federal workplace protections for transgender employees. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Justice Department (DOJ), argues that agency guidelines clarifying what constitutes harassment under federal law are unlawful and asks the court to…
Texas Parks and Wildlife updates hunting, fishing phone app
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced that they’ve brought several new features to their hunting and fishing app like Chronic Wasting Disease zones. The app, formerly known as My Texas Hunt Harvest, is now called Texas Hunt & Fish. According to TPWD, it will retain all the old features […]
Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation expands research into southeast Texas
A global Alzheimer's organization is expanding its research into southeast Texas. The global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation is partnering with Gadolin Research. The Beaumont Medical Clinic joins more than 130 research centers worldwide that make up the G.A.P. network. The joint partnership centered on improving access to research opportunities in our...
Texas Workforce Commission reports record-high despite decrease in jobs
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July, marking the seventh month of consecutive growth for Texas' civilian labor force.
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Legendary Texas Rapper BeatKing Reportedly Dead at 39
It’s a sad day for Texas Hip Hop, legendary rapper and Houston rap artist, Beat King has reportedly died according to Say Cheese TV. https://x.com/SaycheeseDGTL/status/1824240305215791197 At this time there has been no further details as to his cause of death. Close sources to him say that it may have been due to health related issues. […] The post Legendary Texas Rapper Beat King Reportedly Dead at 39 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat. The post Legendary Texas Rapper BeatKing Reportedly Dead at 39 appeared first on The Morning Hustle.
Victims identified in southeast Austin shooting on Pleasant Valley Road
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified the two men killed in a shooting in southeast Austin in late June. The Austin Police Department (APD) said officers received calls just before 11:30 p.m. on June 26 about multiple gunshots at 2317 South Pleasant Road, near the Arbor Pointe apartments. Callers reported that several shots had been fired and people were heard screaming.
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