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Follow These Easy Tips To Make That Pumpkin Last Longer
The calendar says fall is here, but the summer-like temperatures still have a grip on East Texas. Over time though things will cool off and we'll be breaking out the light jackets and sweatshirts as temperatures cool and the leaves on the trees begin to change color. Beautiful hues of yellow, orange, and red will replace the green leaves which will soon fall off in the fall breeze.
Discover inspiring artwork at the State Fair of Texas
SAN ANTONIO — Everything is bigger in Texas and the Creative Arts Building at the State Fair of Texas is home to the coolest artwork you’ll find in the Lone Star State!. Hundreds of art pieces have a home under one roof. That's where you'll find the Creative Arts Building director, Kathy Bennett. She couldn't be prouder of the artwork she found at the 'Kid's Corner'.
Tyson Foods Donate 40,000 lbs Of Protein To Fight Hunger In North Texas
Tyson Foods, H-E-B and NextUp teamed up to donate 40,000 pounds of protein to the North Texas Food Bank in recognition of Hunger Action Month, serving 13 North Texas counties. According to the North Texas Food Bank, the donation will help provide tens of thousands of nutritious meals to those who face increasingly tough decisions every day. The donation is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the North Texas Food Bank. “We are so grateful for the support of companies like Tyson Foods, H-E-B and NextUp Texas that recognize the growing issue of hunger and look for ways...
US dockworkers strike over wages and automation in fight that could lead to shortages
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Tens of thousands of dockworkers went on strike from Texas to Maine on Tuesday to demand higher wages and a ban on all automation at ports in a move that could snarl supply chains only a month ahead of the presidential election. The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the United States Maritime […]
Filed Lawsuit Says 2021 Texas Blackouts Were Caused By Utility Companies
We all remember that week in February of 2021 where all of us in Texas were snowed in. There was about 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice on the ground making travel impossible. Temperatures hovered around the 0 degree mark and even dropped below 0 degrees at night. Many people lost electricity and water for some or most of that week. Many died because of that lack of utilities. Many believed that those blackouts were actually caused by the utility companies for the sole purpose of hiking prices to make a bigger profit. The first lawsuit is now being heard in Houston alleging the major utility companies did just that.
Credit Union Of Texas Continues Northeast Expansion
ALLEN, Texas, September 19, 2024 – Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) announced the opening of its newest branch in the historic downtown square of Bonham, continuing its expansion throughout the state’s northeast region. Located at 410 N. Center St., the new location incorporates the city’s rich history into the branch’s décor. The Bonham branch features the same full-service …
Texas Based Food Brand Gets Acquired In Billion Dollar Deal
A Austin-based Mexican-American brand is being acquired by a major corporation. The story of Siete Foods is one that Hollywood studios will one day line up and write scripts about. Its the Texas business dream come true: Family starts small business and works hard to become one of the most well known brands and becoming generationally wealthy from it.
Dock strike could cause shortages of appliances in Massachusetts
NORTON - The port strike from Massachusetts to Texas is only a few days old, but it's already having an impact on prices.The International Longshoremen's Association went on strike on Tuesday, demanding better wages and less automation at East and Gulf Coast ports.Port strike impactYale Appliance has six locations in Massachusetts. Their Vice President of Sales, Dennis MacDonald, is getting COVID-era flashbacks from this strike. He's worried it could create pandemic level delays in kitchen appliances. "It harkens back to some of the things we saw in the pandemic," he told WBZ-TV. "People still are building their homes and finishing their...
2025 Texas Fish Art Contest Opens for Entries
October 3, 2024 – ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries. The Fish Art Contest, accepting entries until Feb. 28, is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fish, fisheries and fishing.
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