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Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
How can I vote with a disability in Texas? Here are the accommodations you're entitled to
The 2024 election — it seems like the upcoming transition is on the lips of nearly every voting citizen. Texans are marking their calendars for Nov. 5, when they will vote for local, state and federal officials. Voting is a civic duty, and has been foundational to America's democracy from the first U.S....
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Trendy Japanese Clothing Store Opening 5 Texas Locations
While A Few American Retailers Have Been Struggling, Another Far East Retailer Is Preparing To Invade Texas. A few months ago, we told you about the company "Daiso" which is a Japanese "dollar store" retailer that's been opening up locations all across the state at a time when American dollar stores like "Dollar Tree" and "Family Dollar" are shutting down and closing locations.
Walgreens Meltdown Now Affecting Thousands Of Stores Including Texas
Like so many brick and mortar retail stores across Texas, it appears to be another case of one step forward, two thousand steps backwards for Walgreens in the Lone Star State and throughout the rest of the United States. In the above link you will be able to read how...
Boys Team Charity awards $10K to Rockwall organizations in ‘philanthropy challenge’
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 24, 2024) Boys Team Charity, Lakeside League recently hosted a “philanthropy challenge” in which they welcomed seven local organizations to “tell their story” in the most compelling way possible – and then awarded over $10,000 in total to the particpating charities based on where they ranked once votes were tallied.
Rockwall Wrestling Coach on Leave Amid Serious Athlete Mistreatment Claims
Rockwall High School wrestling coach Josh Brining has been placed on administrative leave as the district investigates allegations of athlete mistreatment, including his role in a serious shoulder injury sustained by student Gavin Gross. Following a mandatory workout, Gross suffered a tear and fracture, allegedly exacerbated by Brining's actions attempting to readjust the injury. In addition to mishandling the injury, it's claimed that Brining pressured Gross to compete soon after, highlighting concerns over both student safety and compliance with UIL regulations. The Gross family has expressed their frustration with the coach's lack of communication regarding the situation.
Longtime Texas A&M System Chief Auditor Is Retiring
One of the longest serving executives with the Texas A&M system is retiring. The decision from the system’s chief auditor, Charlie Hrncir became public through an open meeting notice from a board of regents committee. The audit committee decided last Friday (August 16) to seek proposals to hire a...
Texas power demand breaks record during heat wave, grid operator says
(Reuters) -Demand for power in Texas hit a record high on Tuesday as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioners to escape a heat wave across the state. Texas' surging population growth in recent years and its status as a hub for some of the most energy-intensive industries, including data centers and cryptocurrency mining, have ramped up power demand and increased stress on its vulnerable electrical grid.
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