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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 ...
Eldery Man Gets Into Fight at Texas Walmart Store
An elderly man got into a heated altercation at a Texas Walmart and the fight was caught on camera. We don't know what caused the two individuals to get into the fight, but as you'll see below, the two men were swinging. At one point the elderly man covers his...
New school safety system launches in Texas
(The Center Square) – A new school safety system has launched in Texas through the Texas Education Agency. “As a new school year approaches, the safety of students, school faculty, and staff across Texas remains a top priority,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “To bolster school safety standards, we are launching Sentinel – a new, sweeping system to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers across our great state. This cutting-edge technology is available to all schools in Texas and will expand the state’s...
Internationally recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory leader dies
Konrad Eugster, DVM, Ph.D., executive director emeritus of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, died July 21. Eugster was the second TVMDL director, serving from 1980 to 2002 – the longest tenure of a director in agency history. Eugster was instrumental in discovering several diseases new to...
White Settlement Honors Rowland Ranch Legacy with Historical Markers
Marking a significant moment in preserving the local heritage, the first of two historical markers has been installed at the old Rowland Ranch on Silver Creek Rd. According to the City of White Settlement, the installation was a collaborative effort with Majestic Realty, who not only took the concept and developed it but also preserved the original 1929 water tank earlier on.
White Settlement Library's TinkerLab Invites Families to Last Blast of STEAM Fun Before School Year
The summer is winding down, and with it, comes the penultimate session of TinkerLab, a haven for little minds to delve into the world of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The event occurred at the Library located at 8215 White Settlement Road, which promised a jaunt into creative and intellectual exploration from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. yesterday, as noted by the City of White Settlement.
City of Keller to rebid South Elm Street construction project
An agreement with Tarrant County will help Keller complete a major project on Elm Street in Old Town Keller. (Rendering courtesy city of Keller) A reconstruction project on South Elm Street will have a delay after Keller City Council gave a consensus to go out for bids again. During a...
1 firefighter injured as crews battle fire at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Dallas
DALLAS - One firefighter was injured and a church was heavily damaged in a fire in southern Dallas County on Friday. Dallas Fire-Rescue says a fire started around 12:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church on Haymarket Road, south of I-20 and west of Highway 175. Pastor P.D. Taylor...
Fort Worth lost a $300K veterans grant. Here’s how the city can replace the funds
For the first time since 2018, the city of Fort Worth did not receive a $300,000 grant from the state that annually funds one of its veterans assistance programs. The loss means that Fort Worth’s Healthy Homes for Heroes program, which provides home modifications to veterans living in Fort Worth, does not have existing funding for the upcoming year. City leaders are working on plans to fill the gap.
Fort Worth rock band Hotel Satellite finds pleasure in taking its time
Singer-songwriter Kevin Aldridge has never been one to rush the result. A Fort Worth music scene fixture for decades, and a passionate music fan for the entirety of his life, Aldridge has drifted between various combinations of collaborators, tweaking and searching and refining. His latest creative endeavor, Hotel Satellite, has...
'So appreciative' | Tarrant Area Food Bank receives $32,000 grant
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant Area Food Bank received a $32,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to support its Ready to Learn program ahead of the school year. The Ready to Learn program is a children-focused initiative for education through the expansion of in-school food pantries, targeted kids' programming and the construction of a kid-friendly market at TAFB where families can receive groceries.
Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
AUSTIN, Texas - This week saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race with President Joe Biden dropping out and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as the continued impact on the Houston area from Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of...
Twin Peaks Expands in Texas with Newest Terrell Lodge
Award-winning sports bar and restaurant to bring jobs, scratch-made food and the ultimate game day experience to Crossroads at Terrell next month. July 26, 2024 // Franchising.com // DALLAS — Twin Peaks Restaurant, the ultimate sports lodge known for its 29-degree draft beer, scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails and welcoming Twin Peaks Girls, will open its newest lodge in Terrell, Texas, on Aug. 19. This location will join 10 other existing sites in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and marks the brand's 115th lodge in the U.S. and Mexico.
Jerry Jones bristled a bit on Thursday about the CeeDee Lamb holdout
After Thursday’s rollicking training-camp press conference, Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones kept talking. And talking. He was asked (again) about receiver CeeDee Lamb’s holdout. “I’m just gonna say this to y’all, give me some credit, OK?” Jones said, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “You don’t think I’m...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
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