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58th Jim Bowie Days wraps up
Jim Bowie Days sizzled over the weekend with family fun activities for the entire family throughout the remainder of festival week. From the opening night of rodeo Thursday that saw high entry numbers through the high-flying action of its final night Saturday Bowie continued its western traditions for Jim Bowie Days.
Another heat advisory in effect for the Fourth of July ahead of rare cold front
NORTH TEXAS – A hot Fourth of July is on the way.Another heat advisory is in effect Thursday due to dew point temperatures being in the low 70s, meaning temperatures will feel like 107 to 109 degrees.The heat advisory goes away Friday thanks to a rare July cold front that will move in later tonight. There will be a 20% to 40% chance of scattered showers and some storms going into the early morning hours. The timing looks to cooperate with any fireworks celebrations but stay weather aware, especially along Red River Counties.The front slides through Friday and temperatures drop...
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Are liquor stores open on Fourth of July in Texas? We break down what's open on Independence Day.
TEXAS, USA — For those looking to stock up for their Independence Day party, good news: Liquor stores will be open on the holiday. In Texas, liquor stores are only closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC). If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, liquor stores will be closed the following Monday.
Did Texas ban cities from mandating that businesses provide heat and water breaks for workers?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. A state law passed in June 2023 prevents local governments in Texas from mandating businesses implement practices, such as employment leave and breaks, that exceed or conflict with federal or state law for employers. The bill went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023, even after a state district judge called it unconstitutional.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
4th of July forecast | HOT with clear skies for fireworks
HOUSTON (CW39) – Hot and humid conditions one again as our streak of Heat Advisories issued for SE Texas continues. Highs in the upper 90s this afternoon with feels-like temps near 108. There is a small chance for showers/ storms to develop alone the sea breeze after lunch. These will be short lived and VERY isolated. Don’t count on them to ruin your day plans.
Traveling for Fourth of July? So are a record-breaking 5.6M Texans, AAA says
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and if AAA estimates are right, the state will break travel records this Independence Day weekend. A record-breaking 5.6 million people are expected to roam the state over the Fourth of July holiday, which is set to be the biggest Independence Day for travel in Texas history, according to AAA.
Skinner awarded for investment education commitment
— Tyler County Auditor Jackie Skinner was recognized recently by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for five years of outstanding dedication to county investment education. The honor was presented during the 2024 Conference of the County Investment Academy held June 10-12 in Irving. Skinner stood out as one of...
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