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Texas DPS Warning: Increased Patrol Looking for Top 3 Violations
My friend, DPS trooper, Sergeant Marc Couch is the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Public Safety here in Abilene and throughout West Texas. He just shared with me that there are three major violations they are on the look-out for this Labor Day weekend. DO NOT get...
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.
These are the Top 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in Texas
The average yearly tuition at a private high school in Texas is $12,161. That's according to Private School Review. There are some schools that fall well below that norm, such as Chinquapin Preparatory School in Highlands, Texas. The yearly tuition there is $1,170. That is the cheapest tuition to any private high school in Texas.
CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 million to Non-Profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. Four groups in …
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...
Koe Wetzel Donates $15,000 To His Hometown School District In Texas
Koe Wetzel has made a generous donation of $15,000 to his former school district in his hometown of Pittsburg, Texas. This is the country star’s sixth annual donation to the Pittsburg Independent School District, where Wetzel graduated from in 2011 and where the singer’s mother currently works. His benevolent donation is to ensure that every student is equipped with educational tools and classroom items that they need for the start of the school year. $5,000 of Wetzel’s donation is earmarked for the schools’ athletics program, while the remaining $10,000 will go towards providing the students with necessary school supplies, snacks, clothing, and shoes.
Texas high school football: Top 10 running backs in the Austin area
As the 2024 Texas high school football season nears kickoff Thursday, the American-Statesman takes a look at the top 10 players at every position. High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will take a look today at the running backs who are expected to have great seasons. OUR PLAYER RANKINGS: Top 10 WRs | Top 10...
Mississippi man killed in Texas helicopter crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson, Mississippi, man was killed during a helicopter crash in Texas. Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said they responded to the crash near County Road 2048 in Newton County on Friday, August 23. They were notified just before 1:30 p.m. that the helicopter, which was used […]
Oncor donates thousands to volunteer fire departments across West Texas
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Oncor Cares Foundation donated $650,000 to fire departments across West and Northwest Texas. The foundation said the money will be used to support critical training and equipment. Oncor chose to give to volunteer fire departments across 17 counties based on their volunteer status, community value, and land conditions, specifically, departments in areas […]
Texas GOP doubles down on fraud claims as Trump, Cruz leads shrink
AUSTIN – Texas Republicans are doubling down on claims that Democrats in the state’s biggest cities are attempting to steal the 2024 election – a contest in which the GOP’s leads in the Senate and presidential races are increasingly narrowing. State GOP leaders like Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have made the […]
Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller
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