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30+ Candies Sold at Texas Walmarts, Targets, More Stores Recalled
The FDA has issued a recall that affects Texas and many other states nationwide. The product being recalled is sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General, and HyVee. This recall was first issued in May and has since been classified as the highest risk by the Food and Drug Administration. The products included in the recall are now listed as Class 1.
Big changes coming to Texas real estate market
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Significant changes will take effect in the Texas real estate market starting this weekend. Beginning Aug. 17, homebuyers will be required to sign an agreement before viewing any property. This new regulation is aiming to enhance transparency and clearly define expectations between buyers and real estate agents.
“Time For Texas To Fulfill Its Duty To Public Schools”
In a recent opinion piece, Matthew Hall, senior regional advocacy director with Raise Your Hand Texas, highlights the common thread between teachers, locally elected board members, business and chamber leaders, and faith communities: “A real concern about the Texas Legislature’s lack of financial commitment to our public schools, students, and their teachers.”
Hollywood is Also Leaving California for Texas
California and Texas have had a love/hate relationship for the better part of this century so far. Ever-increasing taxes and government policies hostile to all who live and do business in the Golden State have opened a floodgate into Texas. Since California started to tip into the metaphorical ocean, millions...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 8.15.24
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Here’s this week’s restaurant report card for Central Texas:. The Rustic Grill at 816 North Valley Mills Drive in Waco failed a renewal inspection with a 74. (26 demerits) There were a number of problems. The report was 4 pages long. The food safety...
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
2024 election: Exploring claim Texas is ‘sleeper battleground state’
Texas Democrats have long claimed the state is within reach of flipping, yet no Democrat has won statewide here in 30 years. However, a late shakeup on the top of the ticket is raising hopes this year, and one familiar leader went viral this week for arguing Texas could be more competitive than ever.
Animal organization calls on local shelter to better care for strays
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Visitors to the Ector County Library might see a display on the first floor. It highlights Odessa Deserves Better, an initiative put on by the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS). While the BFAS is a national organization, it is focusing its efforts on saving animals in the Permian Basin. “The idea […]
Historic Fort Davis Hotel with 1950s Charm Listed for $1.45M, Offers Potential for Restaurant and Retail Revamp
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Fort Davis history has emerged with the listing of a historic boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown. Priced at $1,450,000, this property offers a prime location near major attractions and is rich in character, making it a unique investment in one of Texas’s most storied towns.
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