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Labor Day Weekend Events And Happenings Around In East Texas
Labor Day weekend 2024 is here! Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 and is observed on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American Labor movement that grew from a violent clash between labor and police in Chicago in 1886 when thousands of workers took to the street demanding an eight-hour workday. (Google)
Five football prospects in Texas whose 2025 recruitments are worth tracking with Power Four teams
Following a big summer of commitments, the recruiting calendar turns to fall where schools look to maintain their current 2025 classes, add a few prospects to finish off the cycle or get started on the future with a push for the top prospects in 2026. Senior evals have become a...
Popular Burger Chain and McDonald’s Competitor Reveals Closure of 9 Locations in 3 States – Final Days for Diners
In a significant move, Shake Shack has announced the closure of nine restaurants across three states: Ohio, Texas, and California. This decision, revealed in a recent SEC filing, marks the first time Shake Shack has closed locations for reasons other than construction. Locations Affected The closures will impact the following Shake Shack locations: California: Oakland, […]
What Texas can learn from crisis mental health care in Arizona
"What Texas can learn from crisis mental health care in Arizona" 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. After a call for police assistance with a...
Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors
Barbara Baltazar was one of thousands of Houstonians who expected their elderly loved ones to have power through Hurricane Beryl. Her 76-year-old mom lives in Sharpview Residence and Rehabilitation Center in west Houston. “I just absolutely with all my heart, I would have bet you money my mom would have...
Texas Wildlife Rescue Organizations in Race Against Time to Save Dolphin Stranded in Landlocked Lake
For two weeks, a dolphin and her baby were seen swimming in a landlocked lake on an island off the coast of Texas. But when the mother was found dead on the shores, rescue workers realized the clock was ticking to save the baby sea creature before it, too, succumbed to the elements. The Texas ...Continue reading
AAA Texas: Gas prices continue to drop before Labor Day weekend
Drivers in Texas saw a decrease in gas prices this week with an average of $2.95/gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, which is a 4-cent decrease compared to last week and 46 cents less compared to this day last year, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
Dick’s Sporting Goods will begin construction on an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, this fall, according to an Aug. 13 press release. The retailer expects the facility to open in early 2026 and create more than 300 jobs over the next decade. The new center is expected to be the third-largest in Dick’s network, according to a securities filing.
Continued Service: US Air Force veteran and Texas Senator shares his story of service
Aug. 29—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dr. Dawn Buckingham announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service" series Thursday featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Sen. Bob Hall. "Here at the VLB, we strive to ensure that the stories of our Veterans are preserved and celebrated,"Buckingham said in a news release. "Through VLB's ...
Long-time ag teacher receives honor
AUSTIN — Centerville’s Lawrence Allen Oliver was Inducted Into the 2024 Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame in July at the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas annual Professional Development Conference. During the award ceremony, ATAT inducted 45 teachers from across the state to its 2024 Agriculture...
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