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J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Texas football edge rusher Trey Moore blows linemen away with impressive bench press
Edge rusher Trey Moore, a relatively new addition to Texas football, has plenty of skill when it comes to getting after quarterbacks. But as All-American offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. found out during a weight-lifting session earlier this summer, the junior transfer from UTSA has plenty of strength, too. According to Banks, Moore...
With start of new school year, districts look ahead at funding
Most school districts across Texas have now returned to class, and administrators are looking forward. More districts are dealing with budget shortfalls as federal pandemic relief runs out, and their costs increase.
Stretch of excessive heat, triple-digit temperatures ahead for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – The hottest days of the year are on the way to Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend, including a stretch of excessive heat. The weather alerts from CBS News Texas are in place Friday through Tuesday – that is five consecutive days of alerts in place.The high-pressure ridge out west continues building towards the east the next few days and will bake North Texas even more from Sunday to Monday. The heat dome expands through the weekend and into next week, which keeps high temperatures in the triple digits for an extended stretch.By late Wednesday, the ridge shifts west...
Ten Texas Tech freshmen expected to make an early impact
Inside the Red Raiders points out 10 freshmen, some true freshmen, some who redshirted last season, expected to make a big impact as early as this year. Texas Tech assistant coach Kenny Perry said recently during a post practice media availability that the future is bright at running back and indeed, two true freshmen running backs Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams made this list. It got me thinking, though, running back isn't the only position group at Texas Tech which boasts some impressive young talent.
Let’s Look at the Biggest Snowfalls in Texas History
We all know that the weather in Texas can be extreme at times. Obviously, most people think about the extreme heat that Texas can deal with in the summer months. And yes, that can be intense at times, but you learn to deal with it. But the heat is not the only extreme weather you need to be prepared for in Texas.
The Compass: Aug. 15, 2024
Excitement levels on the first day of school never disappoint! And when we get to open a brand new elementary school, the first day takes on an even greater significance. Shoutout to LISD’s 30th elementary school – Hisle Elementary School – which was built using bond dollars.
Austin City Council Passes $5.9 Billion Budget with Property Tax Hike, Investments in Housing and Cultural Districts
The Austin City Council has given the green light to an unprecedented $5.9 billion budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, ushering in a series of investments ranging from housing assistance to cultural preservation initiatives. In the vote, a lopsided tally of 10 to one, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly stood alone in opposition, citing the rising cost of living as a barrier to sanctioning elevated property taxes. "I cannot, in good conscience, vote yes on such a large budget, given the cost-of-living crisis that Austinites face and the many glaring inefficiencies presented," Kelly said in a written statement obtained by CBS Austin.
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