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Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
Wednesday Midday Forecast: Less humid for our Wednesday & Thursday
THIS AFTERNOON: Sunshine, along with some passing clouds. Highs in the low-to-mid-90s with the heat index ranging from 93 degrees northeast to 102 degrees southwest. Wind: E 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the low-70s. Wind: E 10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny through the day. Highs in the mid-90s […]
How can I vote with a disability in Texas? Here are the accommodations you're entitled to
The 2024 election — it seems like the upcoming transition is on the lips of nearly every voting citizen. Texans are marking their calendars for Nov. 5, when they will vote for local, state and federal officials. Voting is a civic duty, and has been foundational to America's democracy from the first U.S....
DeSoto man found guilty of weapons, battery, resisting peace officer
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A Jackson County jury found a DeSoto man guilty weapons and battery charges. Blake A. Jennings, 36, of DeSoto, was found guilty of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer. Jennings was arrested by the Carbondale...
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Texas Megachurch Pastor's Jaw-Dropping Six-Home Compound Hits the Market for $15 Million
Everything is bigger in Texas—and we're not just talking about monster-size hail or those 10-gallon hats. This time, it's a massive compound made up of six separate houses and spread over 24 acres in the Houston suburb of Spring. And with that huge chunk of property comes a very hefty price tag: $15 million.
Kaufman County Issues Immediate Burn Ban
KAUFMAN COUNTY - As the heat of the summer continues to hover over North Texas, Kaufman County has issued a burn ban effective immediately. Effective immediately and until further notice, all open burning—including tree, leaf debris, and household trash burning—is prohibited. According to the National Weather Service, heat...
City of Rockwall Seeks Applicants for City Charter Review Commission
Rockwall, TX – August 20, 2024 – The City of Rockwall is currently seeking dedicated residents to serve on a City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations.
City of Rockwall Proposes Lower Tax Rate in 2025 Budget
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2024) – Rockwall City Manager, Mary Smith, is proposing a reduced tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.27 cents from the previous year, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining low taxes.
Woman killed trying to cross North Texas highway, officials say
DUNCANVILLE, Texas — A woman who was trying to cross Highway 67 in the Duncanville area was hit and killed by a vehicle, officials said Wednesday. The crash happened on northbound 67 near Cockrell Hill Road, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, which posted about the incident Wednesday morning shortly after midnight.
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