Texas State

Mission, TX

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Mission Consolidated Independent School District earned a perfect score of 100 in the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 2023-2024 school year. FIRST is a financial accountability system developed by the Texas Education Agency assigning one of four ratings to...

Mission CISD achieves top financial integrity rating

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the allocation of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 awardees for 2024. The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) aims to support low-income microentrepreneurs through these grants. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across...

SBA announces $7 million in PRIME grants for low-income microentrepreneurs

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Edinburg, TX

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Edinburg Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of being involved in a shooting involving a 14-year-old girl, according to a city news release. In an update Thursday afternoon, police said an arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old...

14-year-old’s shooting under investigation in Edinburg

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. In today’s dynamic job market, financial success often hinges on more than traditional factors such as education or years of experience alone. Many job seekers are pursuing high-income skills to advance their careers and adapt to the rise of skills-based hiring...

10 In-Demand Skills That Command Top Dollar

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The McAllen Police Department doesn’t expect any more arrests in the case of the McAllen Nikki Rowe football player who died after falling on his head at a pool party where alcohol was served to minors, according to the department’s Public Information Officer John Saenz.

No more arrests expected in case of McAllen football player’s death

Business Insider

The job is challenging, and I've had to adjust to a male-dominated field. But it's stable, pays well, and doesn't require hefty student loans.

I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Three cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Hidalgo County, health officials said in a news release Thursday. The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department have found the cases to be travel-related and have not confirmed any new infections locally, “as evident through our mosquito testing provided by Texas Department of State Health Services.”

Hidalgo County confirms three cases of West Nile virus, dengue

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›. The BobVila.com team regularly celebrates tools—the solutions that make a difference in everyday passions, projects, and even problems. Now, the team is setting out to find and name the best of the best in new tools. Come November, we’ll recognize the handiest products for everyone from the DIY-minded homeowner to the veteran professional contractor.

We’re on a Mission to Discover and Name the Tools of the Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a historic $2 billion payout to Black farmers and other farmers of color who experienced discrimination when applying for the USDA’s farm loan programs. This financial assistance, which began reaching farmers in the past week, marks a significant milestone in the fight for justice that has spanned decades.

Historic $2B Payout to Black Farmers: A Victory After Decades of Struggle (video)

California State

Amazon has unveiled its first U.S. Disaster Relief Hub at its Southern California fulfillment center to address the increasing threat of wildfires. This new facility is set up to enhance the rapid distribution of essential relief supplies to communities affected by wildfires across the country. Strategically positioned near Amazon Air...

Amazon Announces First Disaster Relief Hub in Southern California

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Deadly efficient offensively and in never-ending relentless pursuit on defense, Sharyland Pioneer made it look easy in its District 31-5A opener at home on Tuesday, sweeping a hungry Edinburg Vela team that is expected to be fighting for a playoff position at the end of the season, 25-13, 25-22, 25-15.

Pioneer efficient, effective in district-opening sweep of Vela

UPI News

The U.S. government is offering up to $2.5 million for information leading to arrest and/or conviction of Volodymyr Kadariya, a 38-year-old Belarusian citizen wanted for his alleged participation in malware operation.

U.S. offers $2.5M for arrest, conviction of Belarusian malware suspect

Floyd County, GA

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

NewsBreak

McAllen ISD scores perfect again in financial integrity

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McAllen ISD for the 21st time in 22 years has achieved the state’s highest mark by the Texas Education Agency’s...

McAllen ISD scores perfect again in financial integrity

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