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For Tarrant County to succeed, leaders say they need cooperation, state funds for transit
Tarrant County leaders said they plan to lobby the state Legislature to provide millions of dollars for more funding for needed transit projects, including basic maintenance for local highways. Mayor Mattie Parker, a member of Texas Big City Mayors — a group consisting of the mayors of the state’s biggest...
Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Arson of Apartment and Vehicle
On August 12, 2024, a Tarrant County jury convicted 33-year-old Riynaldo Gray of Arson of Habitation and Arson of a Vehicle, sentencing him to 50 years in prison. The charges stemmed from incidents on October 24, 2020, when Fort Worth fire investigators identified an intentionally set fire at the base of a woman's apartment door. Authorities later determined that Gray had paid another man to start the fire. Gray also hired individuals to visit the woman's home, deliver unwanted items, and set fire to her vehicle on November 25, 2020. Additionally, he used her identity to take out credit cards and damaged her property.
DPS Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Labor Day Holiday
AUSTIN, TX – As part of an effort to keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, statewide. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol Troopers look for drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, not complying with Texas’ Move Over, Slow Down law or violating other laws. Learn More Here.
New Texas Laws You Need To Know By September 1st
Three new Texas laws will take effect beginning September 1st. Here's your chance to review them so you don't break one without realizing it!. Let's start with House Bill 18. This bill requires digital service providers, like social media platforms, to register a user's age before allowing them to make an account. It also says that social media companies must have permission from the parents of minors before an account can be created.
Get Ready for the 2024 East/West Rivalry Game
The date for the 2024 East/West Rivalry has been set. This years game has lost some of it's luster. Both East and West have been put in new districts this season, which means that this years contest will be a non-district matchup and will be the second game of the season. Last year's game was the season finale with playoff seeding on the line.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
13 Girls Have Gone Missing in Texas During August Alone
Keep your eyes peeled for these young girls who all went missing during August in Texas. If you have any information you think could help the police, don't hesitate to call. If we all work together, we just might be able to bring everyone home safely. 13 Young Girls Have...
What-A-Mum: Texas Homecoming Mums Get More Creative Throughout The Years
High School football season is upon us and in Texas, that means it’s time for Mum's season. Mum is short for the chrysanthemum flower. This flower was given by a boy to his homecoming date, cue “Homecoming Mum.”. Back in the day, a homecoming mum was a simple...
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
Texas Standard for Aug. 30, 2024: Texas athlete Ryan Medrano heads to his first Paralympic Games in Paris
Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024:. Gov. Greg Abbott recently tweeted that the state has removed over a million people from the voter rolls. With the November election approaching, those concerned about their registration status may be wondering where to check. Blaise Gainey, state...
USDA updates school nutrition standards for all cafeterias, including in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas— With three million kids eating school breakfasts and lunches in Texas, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on making them more nutritious for kids all over the country. The USDA has recently updated the school nutrition standards on added sugars, sodium and meal modifications. While this rulemaking went into […]
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