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Arkansas Gas Prices are Dropping Just in Time for Labor Day Weekend
Many Americans will be hitting the road this Labor Day weekend for one last summer outing as the season comes to a close. If you are planning on traveling to Arkansas gas prices are coming down just in time for the long Labor Day holiday weekend. According to a report...
Several new local projects included in TxDOT’s ‘record’ infrastructure investment
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – Governor Greg Abbott announced a $148 billion investment in Texas transportation infrastructure, with the recent approval of the Unified Transportation Program. The investment included the unanimous adoption of the more than $104 billion 10-year infrastructure plan by the Texas Department of Transportation, aimed at improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and […]
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
Announcing Our Executive Director: Loren Lynch
The board of directors of the Texas Democracy Foundation is thrilled to announce Loren Lynch as Executive Director of the Texas Observer, effective immediately. Loren stepped into the role of interim ED last September, and we are grateful and excited that she will now continue in this permanent position. As ED, Loren is responsible for the Observer’s organizational strategy, finances, and business operations.
FCC Fines Stations in Arkansas, Texas For Late Paperwork.
A fine issued against an Arkansas broadcaster is offering a reminder of why station owners should make Federal Communications Commission filings part of their estate planning. The FCC has issued an $8,000 fine against Mountain Lakes Broadcasting and the heirs of Vivian and Bob Knight, the one-time owners of country “99.7 The Boot” KBOD, “Classic Hits 101.7” KCTT, adult standards KTLO-FM (97.9), and classic country “Real Country 1240” KTLO in the Mountain Home, AR area.
Texas Transportation Commission approves Unified Transportation Program that will help Midland-Odessa projects
The Texas Transportation Commission approved its Unified Transportation Program (UTP) on Aug. 22 that will help authorize projects in the Midland-Odessa area, according to a Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization (PBMPO) news release. The plans include a record-setting $104.17 billion investment package for the statewide transportation system between 2025 to...
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
Dick’s Sporting Goods will begin construction on an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, this fall, according to an Aug. 13 press release. The retailer expects the facility to open in early 2026 and create more than 300 jobs over the next decade. The new center is expected to be the third-largest in Dick’s network, according to a securities filing.
Here’s the resources for domestic violence incidents at universities across Texas
After a Rice University student was found dead in her dorm room in an apparent murder-suicide, the topic of domestic violence on college campuses is at the forefront of discussions. Domestic violence comes in many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse and sexual violence. Although not every form of abuse...
Texas Resident Scammed: Beware Of Fake Phone Company Calls!
It's never fun being scammed in Texas or anywhere in the world. With practically everything being available on your smartphones, it's so much easier for people to trick people and pretend to be someone they're not. That's what happened here in El Paso, Texas, where one person thought their phone company was calling them.
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Dr. Cantu Named State Finalist for Superintendent of Year
The Texas Association of School Boards announced today that Mansfield ISD Superintendent, Dr. Kimberley Cantu is one of five finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year award. “The Superintendent of the Year program was specifically designed to showcase the outstanding work happening in school districts from across the state...
Texas Athletes Shine at the 2024 Olympics with 53 Medals
The 2024 Olympics concluded in Paris earlier this month and the United States dominated in the games with the most medals won as a country. An astonishing statistic from the Olympic Games is that out of 126 medals won by the United States, 53 of the medals were won by olympians with Texas ties. Black excellence was also on full display from the athletes from the Lone Star State.
Texas lawmaker floats starting school year later to reduce ‘wasteful stress’ on power grid
A Texas lawmaker said he may introduce legislation next year aimed at pushing back the start of the school year as a way to reduce "awfully wasteful stress on our power grid," according to a social media post this weekend.
Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and one of the most beloved traditions of the fair is the Arts and Crafts contest. Judging is already underway to select the winners of the 2024 competition; however, one teen competitor got some disappointing news before the competition even started. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Rodgers made a dress completely out of poker cards, with plans to enter it in this year's arts and crafts competition at the fair. However, days before the competition started, the judges told her the dress was too big for the category she was competing in, and...
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