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After Abbott's order, protests, here’s what college free speech policies in Texas look like
As the last agenda item at the Austin Community College's board meeting last month, board members approved updates to the college's free speech policies in accordance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order calling for more protections against antisemitism. Abbott's March 27 order mandates all public universities and colleges to better protect against rising...
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
Seven-Year-Old Wins Texas State Fair Pie Contest
At just seven years old, Allen Gage from Mabank, Texas, became the youngest winner of the “Battle for the Blue Ribbons,” beating all adults with his blueberry pie. Competing in the fruit pie division, Allen’s blueberry pie impressed the judges, securing his spot in the prestigious “Best of Show” competition at the state fair this October. The young baker, who learned his skills from his mother and grandmother, attributes his success to his meticulous lattice crust, which he calls “painting the pie.”
Mega Millions Win Confirmed by Texas Lottery
If you were to ask a "man on the street" question to random adults walking the streets of Lufkin, Tyler, Longview, or Beaumont about lottery games to play the overwhelming reply would be Powerball. That game has woven its brand into pop culture through the years. But, the game you and other Texas Lottery players should be paying attention to, at least for the next few days is Mega Millions.
Another month and Texas again continues to break jobs records
(The Center Square) — Another month and Texas again broke its previous employment records. In July, the state’s economy also grew at a faster rate than the national rate, having done so for more than 12 consecutive months. Texas also again set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the […]
Texas Has the Highest Rate of Pediatric Vehicular Deaths
Heat related deaths are tragic, and when it involves a child in car, it's even more tragic- and in Texas- the actual stats are alarming. NoHeatStroke.org provided a detailed breakdown of pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths in the United States from 1998 to 2023, categorized by state. In it, it found that Texas has the highest number of deaths at 142!
Texas stopped busing migrants to Democratic cities despite Abbott’s claims the program is ‘rolling’
Buses transporting migrants from Texas to six “sanctuary” cities nationwide have been halted for months despite statements from Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) that have suggested the state is still sending migrants to cities run by Democrats. As far back as October 2023, Texas stopped sending buses carrying migrants north, the Washington Examiner found in a […]
North Texas UPS driver crashes after passing out from heat
NORTH TEXAS — A North Texas UPS driver is out of the hospital after passing out from the heat and the truck crashing.On Friday, a driver filmed this cell phone video of a UPS truck careening into oncoming traffic, narrowly missing a red car and slamming into trees. According to the UPS driver's union, Teamsters Local 767, the driver was suffering from heat-related illness when he lost control."While he was driving he unfortunately succumbed to those heat-related injuries he did pass out behind the wheel," said David Reeves, the principal officer of Teamsters Local 767.The union says the driver who...
Yella Beezy returns with ‘Hit’ featuring Lil Wayne
The rapper’s first official song & video of the year is available now. Chart-topping Dallas artist, Yella Beezy, returns with his first official single of the year “Hit” featuring rap icon and mogul Lil Wayne. The explosive single is accompanied by an official visual directed by 20K Visuals. “Hit” serves as the follow-up to last year’s steady stream of releases that included songs like “Motion” and “To the Floor” featuring DJ Paul. “Hit” will be included on Beezy’s highly anticipated album, Stucc In My Ways, due for release later this year and executive produced by Lil Wayne.
Some North Texans face hours of lost power in extreme heat, others power through sporting events
The extreme heat will have us on alert for a little longer: An excessive heat warning is in effect for Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas through the weekend. Temperatures soared into triple digits on Saturday, with heat index values up to 112 degrees. Some neighbors in downtown Dallas were left...
Fight at Town East Mall food court leads to some early store closures
MESQUITE – A large fight in the food court area at Town East Mall resulted in some stores closing early Saturday, Mesquite police said.Lt. Michael B. Kelly said the preliminary investigation indicated no shooting occurred at the mall."There was a large fight and chairs were thrown during the altercation," Kelly said in an email.The mall remained open."There is no danger to the public," Kelly said, adding that officers were investigating the scene.The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m.
Dallas-Fort Worth saw the second-largest drop in home prices in the country over the last year, new report shows
DALLAS — Home sales were up in July compared to last year and the median sales price dropped for the first time this year across 51 metro areas, according to a new report from Remax. So, how does Dallas-Fort Worth compare to the rest of the country in terms...
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