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Craftsman-Built Rainbow Adobe Home in Limpia Crossing Listed for $1.25M
A unique opportunity has arisen to own a custom-built Rainbow Adobe home at 107 Hidden Valley Dr, Fort Davis, Texas, now listed for $1,250,000. This 2,709 sq. ft. residence is thoughtfully situated on 17.62 acres within Limpia Crossing, an area renowned for its stunning natural beauty and its designation as part of the International Dark Sky Reserve.
Recruiting during a nationwide officer shortage for Odessa PD
ODESSA, Texas — When people hear there’s an officer shortage in their city, they usually assume that their city’s police department is stretched thin or can’t keep up with calls. According to the Odessa Police Department, in Odessa, that isn’t the case. “Our department is...
New restaurant coming to Abilene
A longtime fan of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open his own location in Abilene, according to a media release. Local entrepreneur Matt Farler is slated to open a new Capriotti's Aug. 27 at 3655 Catclaw Drive. Farler frequented the sandwich shop while attending the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. ...
VA to break ground for new health care center at Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Veterans Affairs health care center will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Fort Bliss, 18549 Heavy Medics. Last December, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $617,499,000 contract to Clark Construction […]
Judge strikes down El Paso's environmental services franchise fee
The city’s environmental services franchise fee charged on garbage collection bills is “unconstitutional and should be discontinued,” District Court Judge Patrick Garcia ruled Tuesday. The $6 monthly franchise fee, which appears in water bills, was at the center of a lawsuit filed by former state Rep. Joe Pickett in March 2021. ...
‘A separate issue has been created’: Lubbock's City Council doesn’t reinstate full art trail funding
On Tuesday, Lubbock’s City Council upheld its decision to cut funding from the First Friday Art Trail, after weeks of backlash and calls for reconsideration from some who believe the cut signals a lack of support for the queer and art communities. On July 23, District 3’s city council...
Brownsville school board member opposes voucher plans at Austin hearing
Aug. 16—Brownsville ISD Trustee Daniella Lopez Valdez expressed dismay over what she encountered at a hearing of the Texas House Committee on Public Education concerning so-called Education Savings Accounts, also known as school vouchers. The hearing in Austin was on Monday, the first day of school for the Brownsville Independent School District and many other public school districts across ...
$15,000 Offered For Info Regarding Destroyed Bald Eagle Nest Near Dallas
Texas state and federal authorities are looking for information regarding the destruction of an active bald eagle nest last year near Dallas, and they are mean business. The Center for Biological Diversity has offered a $15,000 reward to whoever can lead them to the person responsible. Ring any bells?. A...
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
State Rep. Charles ‘Doc’ Anderson to retire early
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) — State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson announced he has informed Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan that he is retiring early from the District 56 Texas House seat he has held since 2005. According to the Office of “Doc” Anderson, he […]
Biggest Reasons for Casualties on Texas Roads
In Texas it seems like most people are in a hurry. Whether they are rushing to get their work done or rushing to get home to their family, people tend to drive a little faster in Texas. You will notice this as soon as you are on any Texas highway or interstate. Unfortunately, some of those unsafe driving habits can lead to crashes and even fatalities on Texas roadways, let’s look at the biggest reasons for those fatal crashes.
New Study Finds 90% of Texans Believe Housing is Unaffordable, Lawmakers Share Their Response
Have you noticed lately that the cost of... EVERYTHING is just a tad higher than previous years? Has that weekly date night turned into maybe once a month, or has your wallet become flatter than the shamefully thin "cutback" plastic grocery bags nowadays?. Let me tell you, you truly aren't...
Drone-Powered Food Delivery Soars in North Texas, Looks To Expand
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The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
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.
State Fair of Texas announces 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards Judges
DALLAS (KDAF) — The State Fair of Texas has announced this year’s judges who will serve as taste-testers for the iconic Big Tex Choice Awards. Brad Batson, Leslie Brenner, Calvin Golden, Donovan Lewis, and Nikky Phinyawatana will be the judges to determine this year’s “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most Creative” on August 22.
Largest Lottery, Powerball, and Mega Millions Wins in Texas
Everyone in Texas who has ever purchased a lottery ticket has dreamed of what they would do with that money. Most start by saying paying off debt, others want to help family members, or splurge big on a car and house. While most of us will only dream of what it would be like to receive that big check, there are a few people in Texas who have won big.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
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