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Texas Government Appoints Amarillo Business Owner Bobby Lee to Texas Commission on the Arts
In a move that confirms Texas' commitment to engendering a vibrant cultural atmosphere, Governor Greg Abbott has made a notable addition to the Texas Commission on the Arts. Robert "Bobby" Lee, an Amarillo business co-owner renowned for his stake in The Big Texan Steak Ranch, has been appointed to a five-year term on the Commission. His tenure is set to stretch until the end of August 2029, an end date reflecting the long-term expectations the State has in its appointees.
Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season
AUSTIN, TX — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Get Ready! Freezing Cold Weather is On It’s Way to Texas
First Frost Dates in Texas: When to Expect the Chill. As we’re rolling into fall, you might be wondering when that first frost will hit your city. Well, The Old Farmer's Almanac, that trusty guide to all things weather and farming, has crunched the numbers and given us a heads-up on the frost dates for various cities across the Lone Star State.
Abbott says Texas border issue is solved
CORRECTION: Abbott was interviewed by NewsNation’s Ali Bradley on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” A previous version of this story included incorrect information. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said in a Tuesday interview with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley that the immigration and border issue in Texas has been “solved” but still exists nationally. “We’ve solved the Texas problem,…
Texas: Popsicle Brand Recalled For Potentially Dangerous Allergen
A popular popsicle brand has recalled about 137,000 cases of popsicles because of an undeclared allergen: milk. A milk allergy can go far beyond just lactose intolerance (which can be quite uncomfortable). Some people with severe milk allergies experience, "hives, an upset stomach, vomiting, bloody stools, and even anaphylactic shock...
Pop-up storms cause unexpected damage in North Texas
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Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
A Texas Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1,000,002 is About to Expire
On March 19, 2024, the winning Mega Millions numbers were 24-46-49-62-66, with a Mega Ball number of 7. A ticket sold in Houston matched the five non-Mega Ball numbers. That's worth $1,000,002. Mega Millions game rules state that 180 days following the draw date, if a prize is unclaimed, that...
Texas Fisherman Catches Potentially Record Breaking Shark
A massive 11-foot-long mako shark, weighing over 600 kilograms, may be a new world record catch—hauled in by Jason Johnston from Mesquite, Texas, off the coast of southern California. Johnston, an experienced angler, was on a charter fishing trip near Huntington Beach on Monday when he hooked the giant...
Man sentenced to 93 months in federal prison for fraudulent paper license plates, officials say
A Dallas man convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.On Nov. 29, 2023, Daniel Rocky Christine-Tani pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fraudulent Texas-issued temporary buyer tags for car sales. However, investigators say he didn't sell cars.At the hearing, the court heard how Christine-Tani and others engaged in widespread fraud, using fictitious car dealerships to generate and sell Texas temporary buyer tags without actually selling cars.Investigators said Christine-Tani and co-conspirators used accounts on Google Mail, Instagram, and...
Demolition begins for BU 77 bridge near US 84 after being closed for 5 years
BELLMEAD, Texas (KXXV) — The BU 77 bridge near US 84 closed in 2019 because of the I-35 4B project. Now, as part of a separate project, it is being demolished. The BU 77 bridge near US 84 will be demolished in the fall, weather permitting. Alternate routes have...
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