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Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
"Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Texas Workforce Commission reports record-high despite decrease in jobs
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July, marking the seventh month of consecutive growth for Texas' civilian labor force.
UPDATE: Fort Bliss soldiers arrested for alleged animal cruelty
UPDATE: Fort Bliss confirmed that both individuals who were arrested for alleged animal abandonment are soldiers serving at the installation with the 1st Armored Division. Here is the statement that Fort Bliss sent to KTSM: “Sgt. 1st Class Charles McVey and Pfc. Celine Hemingway, both assigned to the 1st Armored Division, were arrested on allegations of animal […]
Alpine Cross Country Hosts Moonlit Miles Fundraiser on August 18
Alpine Cross Country is set to host its “Moonlit Miles” fundraiser on Sunday, August 18, under the glow of an almost full moon. This event is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a social gathering that invites both school and community members to come together for a night of fun and camaraderie.
Famous Restaurant Now Bankrupt And Closing In Texas
Austin, Texas is now the former home of a very popular restaurant chain that joins the ranks of so many others that are declaring bankruptcy and shuttering permanently their eateries. In some states, their entire roster of restaurants are already closed or soon will be. Read Similar: Another Massive Chain...
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Texas Regional team takes 5th place at All-American Games
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KBTX) - Caldwell native Mesha Johnson’s USA Regional team came in fifth place out of 24 teams at the All American Games in Oklahoma City last weekend. Johnson appeared in a few games and played right field.
It's time to renew that Texas hunting, fishing license before the current one expires
TEXAS, USA — It's almost time for new hunting and fishing seasons, but before you hit the water or the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers to purchase the new licenses for the 2024-2025 season. Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the...
State Fair of Texas stands pat on policy prohibiting firearms in Fair Park
The State Fair of Texas stands behind its updated security policy and is ready to cooperate with the city of Dallas in responding to threats from the state attorney general. On Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the interim Dallas city manager warning her to change the State Fair's updated firearms policy, or he would file a lawsuit.
TxDOT urges driver safety as school year begins
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texas drivers to be alert as a new school year begins. The department’s news release says the Be Safe. Drive Smart. Back-to-School campaign’s goal is to educate drivers on how school zones can be chaotic, with children walking or biking to school, […]
Can we predict earthquakes in Texas? SMU researchers study wastewater injection to find out
Researchers at Southern Methodist University are studying how wastewater injection from oil and gas extraction impacts seismic activity in Texas in an effort to better predict where these earthquakes may hit. Wastewater is a byproduct produced in the process of extracting oil and natural gas from the earth, which is...
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
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.
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.
Should Texas lawmakers focus more on batteries to keep the power on?
TEXAS, USA — After Hurricane Beryl tore through the Houston area, more than 2.5 million people were left without power, many of them for days. CenterPoint Energy, the local power delivery company, has taken a lot of heat from customers, and Texas lawmakers, for not deploying large generators that could power entire neighborhoods.
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