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An Awesome Dove Hunting Season Is Expected in Texas This Year
I am avid hunter and a native Texan, I love the great outdoors so, I'm used to the heat in the Lone Star State. When it comes to hunting season, I know I have to be prepared because we've not only had a very hot summer but add to that a very dry summer as well.
Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge
"Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge" 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.
Viral Dual Hurricane Hoax Currently Taking Texas Social Media by Storm
As the weekend approached, Texas residents were startled by the news of a potentially historic event: two simultaneous hurricanes forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alarming forecast shared widely on social media, suggested that both tropical depressions were set to strengthen into Category 1 hurricanes by early next week, with nearly the entire Gulf Coast in their path.
Second man indicted in North Carolina in $780,000 cattle-theft case
A federal grand jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, has indicted a 40-year-old man from Muenster, Texas, in a $780,000 livestock theft scheme. He is the second person who has been charged in this case. Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said that the indictment...
UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
The University of Texas Board of Regents amended its free speech policy this week to prohibit the system and its 14 universities and health-related institutions from adopting political or social positions unrelated to campus operations. “Institutions should not, in their official capacity, issue or express positions on issues of the...
Texas House to hear pay raises for caregivers who help intellectually, developmentally disabled
The State House Committee on Human Services will meet in Austin on Tuesday, where a coalition is pushing them to consider raising the pay rate of those who care for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.They argue that the crisis will cost Texans more in the long run without increasing funding.In July, ABC13 took viewers inside the homes and facilities that care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the time, there was a shortage of skilled caregivers because of the long hours and the low pay, but on Monday, Eyewitness News found out just how deep the problem...
Herd of goats for hire in Parker County clear land, help prevent wildfires
PARKER COUNTY – A company in Paker County is renting out goats — not for leisure, but for hard work. The heard of goats clears land and helps prevent wildfires, all while ridding properties of invasive species like poison ivy. Nathan Alford, who owns Parker County Goat Rental, rents out his herd of 1,200 goats to land-clearing projects of all sizes. "If you ever need any clearing, eco-friendly, and you don't have any issues with hearing a 'nay' or a 'baa' or a dog bark every once in a while, then this is a pretty easy way to clear out some land,"...
Houston ranks among the top places for renters to stretch $1,500
For renters grappling with rising housing costs, finding an affordable place to live with ample space can feel like an impossible dream. However, a new study by Rent Cafereveals that some cities offer more bang for your buck than others. Houston, Texas, emerges as a standout among major metropolitan areas, providing renters with generous living spaces for a relatively modest monthly budget.
Cowboys Make Final Call on Dalvin Cook After Workout
Dalvin Cook looked in shape during his workout with the Dallas Cowboys but left without a deal. Cook was in Dallas for a workout on Tuesday, August 27. The former Pro Bowler hasn’t had much interest as a free agent this offseason and the Cowboys were a potential fit due to their lack of depth in the backfield.
Former Cowboys Playmaker Suddenly Available for Reunion
It has been an eventful offseason for the Dallas Cowboys, to say the least. Since the 2023 season ended in January, there has been a lot of unnecessary noise and drama that has surrounded the organization. Dallas took a major step forward this week when they finally decided to pay...
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