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J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...
Dallas Water Utilities offers payment plans to customers with past due accounts
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – In March, Dallas Water Utilities implemented DallasGo, the new online payment platform. During the transition, water service interruptions and late fees were not applied, and customers could make payments using the new online payment platform or the other payment options available. Currently, 26% of DWU customers have past due balances of more than 60 days. The average past due balance is $127.
Many insurance companies are raising their homeowners’ deductibles from 1% to 2%
Watchdog reader Paul Barth of Dallas calls it “Homeowners Policy Shock.” No, it’s not the name of a rock band. It’s the surprise homeowners feel when they learn about the newest way insurance companies are reaching into their pockets. It was only a few years ago...
Scoop: Walmart grounds delivery drones in three states to focus on Dallas
Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Why it matters: Instant drone delivery only makes economic sense if it can be done at scale, and Dallas is emerging as the...
Several hurt in East Oak Cliff trail ride shooting
DALLAS - A shooting at a gathering in East Oak Cliff injured a handful of people overnight. Police responded to a call near East Ledbetter Drive and Lancaster Road just around midnight. They said there was a large gathering with a trail ride, and a disturbance broke out between two...
Pottsboro mother killed in Anna crash, funeral to be held in Denison
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - The woman killed in a crash on Hwy 75 in Anna has been identified as a woman from Pottsboro. Katrina Shelby, 45, a wife and mother of two, who was allegedly on her way to take graduation photos with her daughter when she was involved in the multi-vehicle crash.
Man crashes into pole after Dallas shooting
DALLAS - A man is in serious condition after a shooting and crash in the East Oak Cliff area of Dallas. It happened around 4 a.m. Friday morning near Keist Boulevard and Marsalis Avenue. Police said a car ran into a light pole. When first responders got to the car,...
2024 ITA College Coach Opportunity Grant Recipients Announced
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 ITA College Coach Opportunity Grant. This grant program was created in 2018 to provide an additional avenue for select coaches to attend the ITA Coaches Convention. Now in its fifth year, this grant provides free registration...
Take A Picture Of Your Food And Provide A North Texas Family With A Meal
GiftAMeal is working with the North Texas Food Bank to transform photos into meals for families in need. Founded by Andrew Glantz, the nonprofit is partnering with over 900 restaurants in 38 states, including North Texas. Every time a guest snaps a photo of their order at a partner restaurant using the GiftAMeal app, a meal is donated to a Plano family. During September, GiftAMeal users can join a photo-sharing challenge by snapping pictures of their food or drinks at participating restaurants. Each photo will trigger a meal donation to a local food bank. At the end of the month, the best...
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Mega Millions Win Confirmed by Texas Lottery
If you were to ask a "man on the street" question to random adults walking the streets of Lufkin, Tyler, Longview, or Beaumont about lottery games to play the overwhelming reply would be Powerball. That game has woven its brand into pop culture through the years. But, the game you and other Texas Lottery players should be paying attention to, at least for the next few days is Mega Millions.
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
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