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Polarizing Ex-Cowboy Causing Even More Distractions on New Team
This week has seen the Dallas Cowboys, and a number of other teams, finally report to training camp to begin official preparations for the 2024 season. However, like with CeeDee Lamb and Dallas, there's a ton of focus on key players who aren't with their teams yet. As it turns...
Eataly’s Market is Turning Into an Adult Playground
DALLAS (KDAF) — Celebrate the end of summer by saying “arrivederci” at Eataly After Hours on Aug. 2 from 8 p.m. – midnight. For someone who may be curious what Eataly’s Italian market will look like if the entire store is turned into an adult playground, then attending the “Eataly After Hours,” will answer this thought.
H-E-B Sets Opening Date For Second Frisco Store
H-E-B recently announced Frisco’s second store is set to open at 6 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2024, marking the 15th location in North Texas. The first Frisco location at 4800 Main Street opened in September 2022. The store, which will be located at HWY 380 and FM 423 at 899 University Drive, will serve residents in Collin County and eastern Denton County. A grand opening event will be held bright and early on Aug. 7, and will feature company executives, city officials, community leaders and area nonprofits. “This new store builds on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforces its...
Sanger resident diagnosed with severe form of West Nile virus, county reports
Denton County has identified its first human case of West Nile virus this year, according to a news release. A Sanger resident has been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released to the public, the release states.
North Texas police department launches big-screen recruitment amid shortage
NORTH TEXAS – Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, one North Texas police department is getting creative to bring in recruits.The Colony is using the box office to reach potential officers. The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen. Galaxy Theatres in Grandscape will air it as a trailer before movie showings."We want people to look into law enforcement as a career," said Matthew Winnett, assistant chief of The Colony Police Department. "And then secondly, we want people to choose The Colony, too, when they do decide to get into law enforcement."What...
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
"Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
Could fracking have contributed to recent Scurry county earthquakes, including one of largest in Texas history?
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- A series of at least 5 earthquakes hit the eastern Scurry County Line on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the largest of which rated at a magnitude 4.9 by the U.S. Geological survey(USGS). That organization claims minor to major property damage can result at magnitudes of 5.0 and above. While […]
Texas Insurance Companies Are Panicking & That’s Bad News
When Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas, it left behind a massive amount of destruction. Houses were leveled, cars were completely thrown, businesses were destroyed, and the amount of flooding that took place was catastrophic in some areas. Once the hurricane was gone, people began assessing how they were going to...
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Texas Workforce Commission reports increase in civilian labor force, unemployment rate rises
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the civilian labor force reached a record-high total in June and marked the 6th consecutive month of growth after adding 49,100 people over the month leading to a new high for the labor force of 15,311,500 in June.
TxDOT and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to host speed prevention campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a campaign collaboration to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding in Amarillo. NHTSA will host an event at Cadillac Ranch on Thursday at 8 a.m.
Texas 4-H Congress gives up-close look at state’s legislative process
Every two years, during the Texas 4-H Congress, senior Texas 4-H members travel to Austin, hobnob with politicians and learn firsthand how the Texas Legislature works. Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience held inside the Texas Capitol by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which administers the Texas 4-H program. Typically, about 250 Texas 4-H members in grades 9-12 participate in the event, assuming the roles of legislators, lobbyists and members of the media to better understand the state legislative process.
AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton
Garrett Slater, Ph.D., has been hired as the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service honey bee specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology to support state commercial and hobby beekeepers. The new statewide position expands AgriLife Extension’s growing beekeeping program and was supported by funding from...
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