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Supreme Court wills Confederate monument protesters to jail despite appeal
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said three Texas protesters can't delay serving a seven-day jail sentence stemming from a 2020 protest of a Confederate monument despite an ongoing appeal. For nearly four years, Amara Ridge, Torrey Henderson and Justin Thompson have been allowed to remain free...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: It’s Our Doody Pet Waste Service
In Rockwall County, small businesses play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community and supporting the local economy. One such business making a significant impact is “It’s Our Doody Pet Waste Service,” owned and operated by Mike Starr. In this edition of The Rockwall Times’ Entrepreneur Spotlight, we delve into the story behind this unique and essential service, uncovering the inspiration, challenges, rewards, and personal journey of its founder.
AGTA reveals judges for the 2024 Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards
(DALLAS) – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to reveal the judges for the 2024 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards. Five judges were selected for the panel, which comprises experts from different disciplines within the jewelry industry. Judges are tasked with assessing hundreds of entries based on the criteria of beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, consumer appeal, and potential to generate positive publicity for natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls. Each piece is examined by hand with an eye for craftsmanship and quality of the materials used.
Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Boe from Central Diamond Center
Say hello to The Face of Boe! Named after a Doctor Who character, Boe is a 5-year old Miniature Dachshund. Boe’s human is Emily Perry, a Sales Associate/Graphic Designer at Central Diamond Center in Richardson, Texas. The little guy was recently diagnosed with cancer and during the recovery process from a surgery, Emily’s employer, Eli Meloul allowed her to bring Boe to work so she could keep an eye on him. Well, everyone fell in love with him and Eli told Emily she could bring him in as often she’d like. Boe has settled into the role of greeter and “vibe checker” at the store. He greets customers with a few sniffs to make sure they are on the up and up, or he could be looking for treats – it’s hard to tell. Then he’ll look up at them with his watery eyes and they’ll sit on the floor and love on him while Emily takes in a repair. Boe is obsessed with food and is constantly on the lookout for crumbs on the floor or handouts. He’s not fond of the tall counters because he can’t see Emily on the other side. Poor thing doesn’t always understand he could walk around them to find Emily on the other side. Join us in wishing Boe all the best in his battle with cancer!
UNT Dallas launches first paid teacher residency program in North Texas
Medical residencies are routine for future physicians. But residencies for future teachers are less common. But beginning in August, five education seniors at the University of North Texas at Dallas will begin a full-year residency program with Dallas ISD.
Texas Art Education Association names Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD District of Distinction
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced July 16 that Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is among the winners of the 2024 District of Distinction Award. Districts receiving the award provide a well-rounded educational platform that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to build social-emotional learning and inspire creativity.
Trackdown: Help find the 'Derby Desperado' who robbed 2 North Texas banks
DALLAS - In this week's Trackdown, the FBI is looking for a man who robbed two banks in as many weeks. The FBI is calling him the "Derby Desperado" for the hat he wore in both incidents. July 3. ◀︎ ▶︎. Image 1 of 2. ▼. The first robbery...
Massimo to add automated vehicle assembly robot line to Texas factory
Massimo Group has adopted a new automated vehicle assembly robot line, which is expected to be installed in the coming weeks at its 376,000 square foot factory in Garland, Texas, to support the production of its ATV and UTV lines. The purpose-built production line integrates an automated flexible conveyance system...
Memorial monument in Texas honors first responders who have died by suicide
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DNA evidence, detective's determination lead to arrest in 2014 rape case
MESQUITE, Texas - Mesquite police are crediting DNA evidence and the determination of its lead investigator with the recent arrest of a man they say beat and raped a disabled woman in 2014. This is the first time this type of genealogy testing has led to an arrest for the...
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 13 cents since last month. According...
Texans impacted by April 26 - June 5 storms may be eligible for FEMA's help to repair or replace car
Thousands of Texans whose vehicles were damaged by the flooding during the storms between April 26 and June 5 could be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace them.According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, its financial help covers expenses not paid by insurance or other sources.SEE ALSO: Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund launched after storm devastates 68,000 Harris County homes"The damage to the vehicle must have been caused by the disaster, and the vehicle must no longer be operable or safe to drive. Cosmetic repairs will not be covered," FEMA wrote.Some other conditions include:Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household's daily use.The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.SEE ALSO: Helping Hurricane Beryl victims: Where to donate and volunteer in SE TexasAnyone with questions on how to apply can visit FEMA's website or call its helpline at 800-621-3362.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
GlobalWafers Awarded Up to $400M in CHIPS Funding for Silicon Wafer Plants in North Texas and Missouri
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers—which is building a $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Sherman through its local subsidiary GlobiTech—will get up to $400 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build and expand facilities in Sherman as well as in St. Peters, Missouri. The funding is...
Texas Department of Transportation launches ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart.’ speed campaign
The Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with law enforcement to launch its summer "Be Safe. Drive Smart." Campaign to encourage motorists to slow down.
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