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Big 12 Conference Launches “Big 12 Beyond Borders” Program
IRVING, Texas – Today, the Big 12 Conference has announced the launch of the Big 12 Beyond Borders program, set to debut in 2024. This two-year opportunity will immerse selected student-athletes in a variety of historical and cultural experiences in the U.S. and internationally. This year’s Big 12 Beyond...
Lewisville ISD to hold job fair
Lewisville ISD will host a job fair later this month for all positions, including Certified Teachers, Alternatively Certified Teachers (with a Statement of Eligibility), Rehire Retirees, Part Time Employees, Paraprofessionals, Auxillary Staff, Substitutes, Child Nutrition/Food Service Workers and Custodial Service Employees. The job fair is scheduled for 9 -11:30 a.m....
Coppell Solar Car: A unique club revived by CISD students
The Coppell Solar Car Club is different from any other organization within the district. Established in late 2022, the organization is designing, building and constructing a car to compete in the Solar Car Challenge’s Classic Division. The organization is made up of the following Coppell ISD students:
Coppell Police Department responds to organized retail theft and other incidents between June 24-30
The Coppell Police Department responded to multiple theft incidents between June 24-30 as of July 1 according to communitycrimemap.com. An organized retail theft from a specialty store over $100 was reported for 3:11 p.m. June 24 in the 200 block of N Denton Tap Road.
Man hit and killed while walking out of McDonald's was beloved long-time educator in Virginia
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Friends in the Fairfax City, Virginia area are remembering long-time educator George Stepp who died in a tragic vehicle-pedestrian accident. Lewisville Police tell WFAA that Stepp, who resided in Flower Mound, was struck in the parking lot of a McDonald's off West Main Street on Saturday morning.
Tropical Storm Beryl to affect Texas next week.
Headline: Tropical Storm Beryl will affect the Texas coast early next week. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center tracks Beryl across the Gulf of Mexico and into Texas at Brownsville as a CAT 1 with 75 mph winds on Sunday night. The storm will then move north over the state dropping significant rainfall over the lower half of the state. It is now time to plan for heavy rain and possible flooding in South Texas early next week. The winds from the storm will drop below hurricane force by Monday night.
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.08 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.01 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since...
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
5 High Profile Cases From Texas That Among The FBI’s Most Famous
Texas is a land of beautiful backdrops and vibrant cities. A place where anything can happen and usually does. Our state has seen some amazing and intriguing crime stories to ever have come out of law enforcement. Ranker listed out some of the worst crimes ever to happen in Texas....
Hanging up his hat: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp on his retirement
The longest-serving chancellor of the Texas A&M System is retiring. John Sharp earned his bachelor’s from A&M in 1972 and served as student body president – the shape of things to come. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives just six years later, and after a...
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.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
With Valley in cone of uncertainty, NWS says don’t wait on storm preparation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While it’s still to early to predict what, if any, impact Hurricane Beryl will have on the Rio Grande Valley, the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV is urging residents to prepare for the worst now instead of procrastinating. Flood insurance, for instance: NWS Warning...
Henderson, Smith among East Texas counties approved for federal disaster relief funding
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced on Tuesday that FEMA has approved 15 additional Texas counties for federal disaster assistance following severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. TDEM said the list of counties approved for federal help has risen to 63. FEMA approved its Public […]
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
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