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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center renovations begin in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas – Ground has broken on a $3.7 billion renovation project of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. As reported by local television station NBC 5, all the details of the project are still in the works, but the 65-year-old building will be expanded extensively and take over a great deal of the space around it, currently filled with empty lots and garages. The venue’s technology will also be updated.
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Duncanville Promotes Veteran Employee Matt Bryant to Lead Public Works Department
The City of Duncanville has appointed a new Director of Public Works, promoting from within their ranks to fill the position. Matt Bryant, a long-time employee with more than a decade and a half of service to the city, was announced as the department's new leader, an appointment reflecting Duncanville's commitment to nurturing and advancing its personnel. According to the City of Duncanville, City Manager Douglas E. Finch expressed his confidence in Bryant's capabilities. "Matt Bryant stood out from the pool of talented candidates we interviewed. He has the background, experience here in Duncanville, and innovative thinking skills our organization needs going forward", Finch said.
Nixa choir to perform at the 2025 National ACDA Conference
NIXA, Mo. — The Nixa Chamber Singers will be one of just a select number of choirs across the country to perform at the National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference in Dallas, Texas, next year. The ACDA conference is one of the largest and most prestigious national choral conferences in the world. “[It is] […]
FEMA Extends Deadline For East Texas Disaster Assistance
East Texas Was Battered By A Series Of Severe Thunderstorms That Did Major Damage To Areas Of Tyler. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in East Texas as storm spring storm recovery continues and they are helping homes, churches and businesses with disaster claims. Some disaster recovery centers that...
Southeast Texas shrimpers have chance to voice concerns about 'shrimp dumping' by filling out questionnaire
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Southeast Texas shrimpers are fighting to protect their livelihoods amid shrimp dumping. Shrimp dumping involves the heavy import of foreign shrimp that gets "dumped" into the American market. Now, the United States International Trade Commission wants shrimpers to fill out a questionnaire and document their...
Mike McCarthy Has Shocking Plans for After 2024 Season
The 2024 NFL season is a big year for Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. Coaching is the NFL's most popular franchise is never an easy task, but the pressure will be even higher his fall due to it being the final season on McCarthy's five-year contract that he signed ahead of the 2020 campaign.
After Morris Allegations, Texas Legislators Vow To Expand Statutes of Limitations On Abuse
Robert Morris, former senior pastor of the prominent nondenominational Gateway Church headquartered in Southlake, Texas, resigned two weeks ago after Cindy Clemishire accused him of molesting her for four years, beginning when she was 12. The case has prompted calls for reforms not only in the church but at the state Capitol.
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Halt Aquatic Invasive Species Spread
AUSTIN – Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.
Final defendant in MS-13 racketeering conspiracy pleads guilty in Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — The final defendant in a racketeering conspiracy that led to a nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system has pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Juan Carlos Rivas-Moreiera, also known as “Juan Carlos Moriera” and “Stocky,” pleaded guilty...
Tuesday Night Forecast: Front could bring some relief late week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and humid. Low: 79. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. THURSDAY (JULY 4TH): Mostly sunny, hot, & humid. Low: 79. High: 99. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a front moving in. The front will provide enough lift for some […]
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