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Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Twin 3-year-old girls drown in North Texas apartment pool
SHERMAN – Twin 3-year-old girls tragically drowned Wednesday in an apartment complex swimming pool, authorities said.Police responded to a 911 call just before noon in the 1800 block of West Washington. The caller reported finding two children unconscious in the Ridgeview Apartments pool. A maintenance worker had discovered them and performed CPR, according to police. The twins were transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.A criminal investigation is ongoing.It's unfortunately one of several drownings in North Texas this summer.Some of the other drownings include:A 21-year-old man died while attempting to rescue a teenage girl in distress at Lake Waxahachie.A 28-year-old Serbian athlete died while competing in the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth.A middle-aged man died after jumping into the Trinity River to save a child.A 6-year-old boy tragically died after being rescued from a pool in a northwest Tarrant County neighborhood.Health officials in North Texas have warned parents and caregivers about summertime safety amid the rise in drownings.
Texas Community Colleges Are Leading The Way In Education
Texas is setting the standard for the future of education, and it’s time the rest of the nation takes notice. With 50 community college districts spread across the state, Texas is leading the charge in preparing the next generation of workers for the family-sustaining jobs of tomorrow. These institutions aren’t just offering education; they’re offering opportunity—an opportunity that every state should be striving to replicate.
Apple to 121 Employees: Either Relocate or Get Sacked
Apple Inc. is shutting down its Data Operations Annotations team in San Diego, affecting 121 employees, and relocating its operations to Austin, Texas. Apple’s strategy is to consolidate its AI efforts and enhance the development of Siri, the company’s digital assistant. Employees have until the end of February...
Third Texas man indicted for stealing ATMs in Springfield and Ozark
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A third Texas man was indicted by a jury today for his role in stealing automatic teller machines (ATMs) in Springfield and Ozark. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Nigel Dwane Luchin, Leo Smith and Christopher Merchant, from Texas, were charged in a six-count indictment. Luchin was originally […]
SCOREBOARD | Week 1 — Texas High School Football
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first week of Texas high school football is slated to begin Thursday. ValleyCentral will be here throughout the season to provide live updates. Last year’s season was headlined by the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers reaching the 5A Division I semi-finals. Now in 6A, the Chargers will open the […]
First-ever Texas cases of mosquito-borne illness found in East Texas horses
HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed on Monday that the first-ever cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Texas were found in two Houston County horses. According to a release, the TAHC recommends horse owners consider vaccinating their horses from EEE, western equine encephalitis (WEE), Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) […]
'All they care about is the money': Grieving Texas family says it was billed over $15,000 for breaking deceased mom's lease
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. A Texas family says it was sent a bill of over $15,000 for breaking a dead mother’s lease at a San Antonio apartment complex. Sandra Bonilla died in late June at the age of...
Highest Priced Texas High Schools Cost Way More Than Colleges
The cost of a college education has been going up significantly Texas and across the country while many are starting to argue the value of the degree has been going down. Now, imagine attending a high school that costs more in a single year than dozens of colleges and universities in the Lone Star State cost in 4, 5, or maybe as many as 20 years for those really super duper seniors that are stuck being a cross between being Peter Pan and Van Wilder.
Texas official flood plan revealed
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas now has its first-ever statewide flood plan. The comprehensive statewide assessment analyzes flood risks and solutions in the Lone Star State. The Texas Water Development Board approved the plan earlier in mid-August. The $54.4 billion plan looks at how the state and local entities can...
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