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How a federal rule to protect workers from heat could impact Texas
The Biden administration on Tuesday published a new rule for employers that aims to help protect about 36 million workers from heat-related illnesses and death. Why it matters: The rule could have a big impact in Texas, where the Legislature and Gov. Greg Abbott last year halted local regulations that mandated water breaks for outdoor workers.
Top 5 Fireworks In Texas For Your Fourth Of July Celebration
The Fourth Of July holiday is coming up this week and we all know that one of the big things that takes place during this time is people popping fireworks. We will all be firing up the pit cooking up some good food while having a party at our house or attending a party somewhere else with family and friends. One thing that will be essential for any good 4th of July party is popping some fireworks off that evening.
Blood and resilience: New exhibit shows Mexican American struggles in Texas
The white walls of the Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery at the University of Dallas are adorned with red plaques recounting one of the most violent periods in Texas history. Each plaque vividly depicts the challenges and hardships faced by Mexican Americans in the early 1900s. “Life and Death on The...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
Wednesday Morning Forecast: Hot week continues, cooler this weekend
TODAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper-90s to low-100s. Max heat index values between 106 and 112 degrees. Wind: S 10-15 mph. A stray shower or storm is possible in Deep East Texas. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper-70s. Wind: S 5-10 mph. FOURTH OF JULY: Mostly sunny with highs in the […]
Texas Lottery Confirms Texas Mega Millionaire in Tuesday Drawings
Our friends at the Texas Lottery home office in Austin, Texas are going to need to give the "check writer" some "comp time" after all the big winner checks the Texas Lottery has been asked to write in recent days. The past two Powerball drawings have created multiple financial windfalls for lottery players in the state. And, Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing just gave Texas a brand new millionaire.
Manikandesh Named WGCA All-American Scholar
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – UT Arlington's Nitisha Manikandesh was named to the 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars List announced on Tuesday. The criteria for selection to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team are among some of the most stringent in all collegiate athletics with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 needed to be included on the team. In addition, members must have competed in at least 50 percent of the rounds completed by the team in 2023-24.
West Texas football preview: 13 offensive lineman to watch before the 2024 season
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. Texas high school football is fast approaching its first practices, and excitement grows as fans, players and coaches with high aspirations anticipate the return of Friday night lights in West Texas. Despite the turnover from...
FEMA Extends Deadline For East Texas Disaster Assistance
East Texas Was Battered By A Series Of Severe Thunderstorms That Did Major Damage To Areas Of Tyler. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in East Texas as storm spring storm recovery continues and they are helping homes, churches and businesses with disaster claims. Some disaster recovery centers that...
TX environmental groups fight for global plastics treaty
Environmental groups in Texas are backing a proposed global plastics treaty set to be finalized by the end of the year. The treaty aims to minimize plastic's effect on the environment and make manufacturers responsible for managing plastic waste. The treaty also encourages the use of reusable options, such as single-use bags, straws and utensils.
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Toyota invests $531 million to expand manufacturing presence in Texas
Toyota Texas has announced plans to expand its manufacturing presence in San Antonio, Texas. The automotive company will invest $531 million into the project, generating 400 new jobs for the surrounding area. The new 500,000-square-foot facility will be used to produce drivetrain parts. What people are saying. In a recent...
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