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Texas Workforce Commission reports record-high despite decrease in jobs
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July, marking the seventh month of consecutive growth for Texas' civilian labor force.
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.
BEWARE: Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Texas Here Are The Symptoms
According to News Week, residents of Texas need to be very mindful of Parvovirus B19 increasing and spreading not only through the great state but all through the US. This virus is a common child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." WHAT THE...
Legendary Texas Rapper BeatKing Reportedly Dead at 39
It’s a sad day for Texas Hip Hop, legendary rapper and Houston rap artist, Beat King has reportedly died according to Say Cheese TV. https://x.com/SaycheeseDGTL/status/1824240305215791197 At this time there has been no further details as to his cause of death. Close sources to him say that it may have been due to health related issues. […] The post Legendary Texas Rapper Beat King Reportedly Dead at 39 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat. The post Legendary Texas Rapper BeatKing Reportedly Dead at 39 appeared first on The Morning Hustle.
Dallas, Garland ISDs release accountability grades
A Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order that stopped the release of accountability letter grades for districts across the state. Leaders with Garland and Dallas ISD voluntarily released their ratings anyway in the interest of transparency and accountability.
Mesquite man gets 15 years in connection with East Texas diesel theft ring
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Smith County judge has sentenced a Mesquite man to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2022 string of diesel thefts. Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, appeared in Judge Taylor B. Heaton’s courtroom Friday, on charges of organized criminal activity related to a widespread string of diesel thefts that occurred in 2022.
What-A-Mum: The history of the Texas homecoming tradition has been turned into an exhibit
GARLAND, Texas — “Mum” is the word at Garland’s newest exhibit celebrating a homecoming tradition born deep in the heart of Texas. The MUMENTOUS exhibit explores the 100-year tradition of mums and how they came to be a popular homecoming staple in Texas. The exhibit’s photography...
Dallas and Garland ISDs calculate and release the best guess of their state A-F scores
This all started when TEA changed the way they grade Texas school’s performance. Districts said the new metrics would take a B school, and turn it into a C or even a D, even though their test scores are better. This is what Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told...
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
"Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Famous Restaurant Now Bankrupt And Closing In Texas
Austin, Texas is now the former home of a very popular restaurant chain that joins the ranks of so many others that are declaring bankruptcy and shuttering permanently their eateries. In some states, their entire roster of restaurants are already closed or soon will be. Read Similar: Another Massive Chain...
Texas Regional team takes 5th place at All-American Games
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KBTX) - Caldwell native Mesha Johnson’s USA Regional team came in fifth place out of 24 teams at the All American Games in Oklahoma City last weekend. Johnson appeared in a few games and played right field.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
It's time to renew that Texas hunting, fishing license before the current one expires
TEXAS, USA — It's almost time for new hunting and fishing seasons, but before you hit the water or the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers to purchase the new licenses for the 2024-2025 season. Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the...
TxDOT urges driver safety as school year begins
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texas drivers to be alert as a new school year begins. The department’s news release says the Be Safe. Drive Smart. Back-to-School campaign’s goal is to educate drivers on how school zones can be chaotic, with children walking or biking to school, […]
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