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Governor Abbott Praises Texas Sheriffs for Commitment to Public Safety at SAT Conference in Fort Worth
At the recent Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a keynote address that commended the dedication and bravery of Texas sheriffs. In a crowd of over 500 law enforcement officials and community leaders, Abbott expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state for their work in protecting communities, particularly regarding challenges posed by border policies. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are protected and that communities are safe," said Governor Abbott.
National Tequila Day: Texans Drink it More Than Anybody!
If you needed an excuse to get blitzed on a Wednesday, here it is. Happy National Tequila Day!. According to KXAN Austin, "Restaurant-goers in Texas consumed the most tequila. In fact, they consumed 119% more tequila than diners in any other state." That's a LOT of tequila! I don't drink...
Sam the Magic Man Conjures Up Delight at Grand Prairie Libraries This Friday
For Grand Prairie residents looking for enchantment to break up their summer routine, take note — magic is coming to your local libraries. The City of Grand Prairie has announced a family magic show featuring none other than Sam the Magic Man, set to perform on Friday, July 26. The show promises to deliver a mix of visual illusions and comedic sketches suitable for all ages.
Signage Changes Could Give UP Second-Floor Businesses a Leg Up
University Park’s City Council voted July 23 to allow more second-floor businesses to install signs in a move that could give their sales a boost. The Council amended city ordinance to permit second-floor tenants to place large signs, similar to those displayed by first-floor businesses, on their building’s exterior. The change only applies to businesses that occupy at least half of a building’s upper floors.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
SMU Women’s Tennis Receives ITA Academic Team Award and NCAA Success
SMU Women's Tennis earns ITA Academic Team Award for the third consecutive season, with a 3.62 cumulative GPA and six players named ITA Scholar-Athletes. Team ended the 2023-24 school year with a 3.62 cumulative GPA. Six players named to the ITA Scholar-Athlete list. State of Play. SMU Women's Tennis won...
ACC newcomers: Can Stanford, Cal or SMU challenge for the ACC Championship in 2024?
The ACC will welcome 3 new members into the fold this season: SMU, Stanford and Cal. Their arrival, coupled with the lack of a clear favorite at the top of the ACC, begs an important question: Can any of these newcomers seriously compete for the ACC Championship?. With the top...
'It's fishy' | Alarming email makes its rounds in Central Texas claiming to be from TxDOT
BELTON, Texas — A suspicious email is swarming inboxes across Central Texas. People are reaching out to 6 News saying the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed them urging them to validate their information for a REAL ID. A REAL ID is a driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver...
Position Preview: Taking a look at SMU’s depth chart at quarterback
As SMU gets set to begin fall camp as an ACC team for the first time On The Pony Express will take a look at how the depth chart stands going into the final prep for the season continuing at quarterback. The post Position Preview: Taking a look at SMU’s depth chart at quarterback appeared first on On3.
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