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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.
Texas looks to other states for ideas about private school subsidy legislation
A brainstorming session happened for hours Monday at the Texas Capitol so that state lawmakers could find out where to look for ideas on crafting private school subsidy legislation, a policy goal that has eluded top Republican leaders.
Fatal crash shuts down North Beach Street through Haltom City, police say
HALTOM CITY, Texas — A fatal crash shut down North Beach Street through Haltom City on Friday morning, police said. The crash happened at Beach and Rusty Dell Street, near where Haltom City meets Fort Worth, according to the Haltom City Police Department. Police around 7:30 a.m. posted that...
Semiconductor manufacturer gets $1.6 billion from federal government for Utah and Texas plants
Dallas-based Texas Instruments is receiving $1.6 billion from the federal government to fund new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Texas and Utah. Texas Instruments, a semiconductor multinational that produces chips for industrial, automotive, and personal electronics uses — among others — had announced a new 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer (a material used in electronics to conduct electricity) […]
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.
State Fair Of Texas Is Back: Here’s All The New Top Food
This year’s State Fair of Texas menu will be a lot of deep-friend concoctions, plenty of cheese, and lots of bacon. The fair announced the food and drink finalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Judges selected 24 semifinalists from a record-breaking 65 submissions and narrowed the list down to 10 based on four “Fair-food” criteria: uniqueness, creativity, presentation and taste.
Paxton sues Biden administration over transgender worker protections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing the Biden administration again over federal workplace protections for transgender employees. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Justice Department (DOJ), argues that agency guidelines clarifying what constitutes harassment under federal law are unlawful and asks the court to…
Texas Parks and Wildlife updates hunting, fishing phone app
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced that they’ve brought several new features to their hunting and fishing app like Chronic Wasting Disease zones. The app, formerly known as My Texas Hunt Harvest, is now called Texas Hunt & Fish. According to TPWD, it will retain all the old features […]
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