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Texas Parents Are Dropping Nearly $1K for School Supplies!
As the back-to-school season kicks off in Texas, parents are reaching deep into their wallets to get their student’s all the school supplies they’ll need for the new school year. As a parent myself, I dreaded the long list of school supplies that I knew my son was...
Red Cross urging people to donate blood amid nationwide emergency shortage
NORTH TEXAS — The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after its national inventory dropped by more than 25% in July, and the continued heat is making it harder to build back the supply.Nationally, more than 100 blood drives have been impacted by the weather."Sometimes they're canceled," said Linda Braddy, CEO of Red Cross - North Texas Region. "Sometimes it just causes a decline in who would typically come and donate because of the heat. People just don't want to get out."Braddy said the organization typically sees a decline in the supply during the summer, but the extreme...
TxDOT, law enforcement team up for Labor Day drunk driving prevention initiative
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation announced it is teaming up with law enforcement during its Labor Day campaign to remind drivers of the dangers of drunk driving. TxDOT said in partnership with law enforcement it is launching the “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” Labor Day campaign to urge Texans to “always make […]
Mexico’s OXXO to Take Over DK Stores in Texas, New Mexico
SAN ANGELO, TX – Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), the Monterrey-based owner of Mexico’s OXXO convenience stores, is set to expand its footprint into the United States with the acquisition of 249 DK convenience stores from Delek US Holdings.
Texas Fugitive Fakes Death by Kayak, Found Hiding at Home in Underwear
Truth is always stranger than fiction. Consider, for example, the tale of Joseph Grams in Texas. See, Grams is a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain bald character on Breaking Bad. And much like his doppelganger, Gram found himself at odds with law enforcement. With two felony...
Salvation Army opens cooling stations around North Texas
DALLAS - People needing relief from the excessive heat can visit a Salvation Army cooling station. There are now 11 cooling stations set up across Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Ellis counties. Anyone is welcome to use the facilities, but they are primarily for people most at risk for heat-related...
High heat could have impact on vehicles, experts say
AUSTIN, Texas — The heat advisory is continuing Monday for most of Central Texas and it can take a toll on your vehicle, too. Experts say just like when it comes to your personal health if you’re not careful, excessive and extreme heat could have serious impacts on your car.
Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing Elon Musk statue in Texas
A Tesla Cybertruck was seen towing a trailer with a statue of Elon Musk in Texas over the weekend, though the story behind the bust is not entirely clear as of yet. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared video footage of the Musk statue and Cybertruck, as taken by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The Cybertruck appears to be covered in the matte black wrap, and the sighting takes place near SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas.
TAMUC Alum Celebrates 45 Years with North Texas-Based Credit Union
It can be rare for someone to spend more than a few years at a time at one employer, but Texas A&M University-Commerce alumna Carolyn Jordan recently celebrated 45 years with Dallas-based Neighborhood Credit Union (NCU), a not-for-profit organization with more than 90 years of history. Jordan holds two degrees from A&M-Commerce, earning her B.S. in Business Administration in 2011 and her M.S. in Business Analytics in 2021, both while working full-time at NCU. She began her career as a clerk in 1979 and has climbed the ranks to Chief Growth Officer since 2022. NCU Has 15 branches spread across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and boasts more than 60,000 members.
A&M-Commerce Faculty Named Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar
COMMERCE, TX, August 19, 2024— Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Professor Eralda Lameborshi, Ph.D., received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. The Fulbright Award allows higher education faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields, to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects overseas. The Fulbright educational exchange program, established in 1946 …
Fort Worth Police finds 2 people dead after shooting call
On Saturday, Aug. 17 past midnight, the Fort Worth Northwest Division received a shooting call at the 2400 block of Ross Ave. Those officers were dispatched to the scene only to find two shooting victims who died from their injuries.
North and Central Texas Brace for Continued Scorching Temperatures as Dallas Faces Potential 103-Degree Day
The relentless heat wave gripping North and Central Texas is forging ahead with no signs of a break. With the mercury expected to soar to near 110 degrees in certain areas, officials are intensifying their calls for residents to take precautions against the potentially dangerous conditions, as per the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
North Texas mother-daughter welcome back school year with unique tradition
DALLAS — Back-to-school season comes with some obvious traditions—like going shopping for new clothes or maybe getting a haircut for the first day back—but some families have their own unique traditions."Everything is better with bling," said Season Jacobs. And there's bling everywhere you look in Wildlike's Dallas studio. Monday, Jacobs and her daughter Haylo are getting new piercings."Last year, we got her first piercing because she was going into middle school, and so this is her last year of middle school," said Season Jacobs. "She's getting ready to go into high school, so I'm sure we'll do it next year too.""I...
Detroit youth fuel entrepreneurship at pop-up event
Young entrepreneurs from Detroit are developing business skills at a unique pop-up shop event, “Youth Takeover Popup Shop”, at the Bliss Event Center. Seventy five vendors between the ages of 3 and 18 are presenting a variety of products, from handmade crafts to baked goods. The event’s goal is to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among students and offer them practical experience in sales and finance.
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