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Beloved country music legend visits East Texas crawfish restaurant
BIG SANDY, Texas — Randy Travis, a country music legend with a career that spans over four decades, made a stop in East Texas Wednesday night. The "Forever and Ever, Amen" singer visited Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy Wednesday evening, the restaurant shared on Facebook. Travis lives in the North Texas town of Tioga.
Port Arthur council meeting gets heated after council members deny mayor's request to pay for extra training at upcoming conference
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Things got a little heated during Tuesday night's Port Arthur City Council meeting after council members didn't approve some extra training sessions the mayor wanted to attend during an upcoming conference. Mayor Thurman Bartie will be attending the National League of Cities' 2024 Centennial City...
Killeen Firefighters go to West Texas to fight wildfires
WEST TEXAS (FOX 44) – Five firefighters from the Killeen Fire Department were dispatched to assist with multiple wildfires across Texas. The team participated in a 14-day joint operation to combat the blazes and support disaster response efforts. The first responders returned home on Friday. The deployment included Battalion Chief Cory Davis, Captain Marcus Stillwell, […]
Gov. Abbott and Texas A&M Launch COAST Program for Advanced Manufacturing Skills in Corpus Christi
Amid a backdrop of economic expansion in the Lone Star State, Governor Greg Abbott joined forces with Texas A&M University to unveil the Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program, an initiative set to propel Texas to the forefront of advanced manufacturing training. The announcement, made at the Port of Corpus Christi, heralds a new chapter in workforce development for the region, aiming to equip Texans with the skills essential for industries that are on the brink of explosive growth in the area.
Business Briefs: FullScope Pest Control recognized for excellence in industry
This article is the second installment in the Bluebonnet News Business Briefs series, which highlights local businesses making an impact in the community. This week, the featured business is FullScope Pest Control. FullScope Pest Control, a locally-owned business in Splendora, Texas, has been providing expert pest management services for the...
Labor Day weekend looking rainy across North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Parts of Dallas-Fort Worth started off the Labor Day holiday weekend with cloudy to mostly cloudy skies.Clouds from the upper Texas coast trough continued to rotate into North Texas throughout the morning and more cloud cover moved in as the weak cold front slid into North Texas later in the day.Rain chances sit at 20% in the southeast to 40% closer to the front today. The weather alerts remain in place through the Labor Day holiday for the daily rain and storm chances. Simply put, the holiday weekend won't be a complete washout and there will be...
DPS Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Labor Day Holiday
AUSTIN, TX – As part of an effort to keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, statewide. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol Troopers look for drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, not complying with Texas’ Move Over, Slow Down law or violating other laws. Learn More Here.
Get Ready for the 2024 East/West Rivalry Game
The date for the 2024 East/West Rivalry has been set. This years game has lost some of it's luster. Both East and West have been put in new districts this season, which means that this years contest will be a non-district matchup and will be the second game of the season. Last year's game was the season finale with playoff seeding on the line.
The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas
The priciest new listing in the Lone Star State is a $27.5 million estate in Southlake, listed by Michael Hershenberg of Real. All properties were listed within the past 30 days. 1. 1469 Sunshine Lane, Southlake. $27,500,000. Listed by Michael Hershenberg of Real. 2. 2810 Scenic Drive, Austin. $25,500,000. Listed...
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Offenders Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Sims’ arrest.
New Texas Laws You Need To Know By September 1st
Three new Texas laws will take effect beginning September 1st. Here's your chance to review them so you don't break one without realizing it!. Let's start with House Bill 18. This bill requires digital service providers, like social media platforms, to register a user's age before allowing them to make an account. It also says that social media companies must have permission from the parents of minors before an account can be created.
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.
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
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