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Texas-based Neiman Marcus acquired by Saks Fifth Avenue father or mother firm
A legendary Texas retailer, based mostly in Dallas, is altering palms: Neiman Marcus Group, which incorporates trend retailers Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has offered to Saks Fifth Avenue father or mother firm HBC to create a luxurious retail and actual property firm in a $2.65 billion deal. The brand...
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Texas Vignette Announces Open Call For Texas Women Artists
Texas Vignette, a Dallas-based arts nonprofit with a mission “to promote, support, and connect women in the arts in Texas,” has announced an open call for its 2024 Vignette Art Fair. Woman-identifying artists from across the state of Texas are eligible to apply, and the deadline to submit is August 2. Notifications of selection will be made on August 26.
Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for the 2024-25 Season Applications
AUSTIN – Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at nearly 9,400 permits in more than 60 high-quality hunt categories.
Emergency shelters will open in Victoria and Bloomington for city and county residents affected by Beryl
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria Office of Emergency Management is working with the American Red Cross to open shelters at the St. Joseph High School Flyer Dome at 1110 E. Red River St. and at the Bloomington ISD dome located at 200 N. Leonard St.
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Hurricane Warning Issued for Victoria,Bloomington and Coastal Areas
LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Victoria - Bloomington - Jackson Counties. WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES...
Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday
The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...
Texas takes down border razor wire
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Texas military has taken down razor wire – meant to discourage illegal immigration from Mexico – along a stretch of the Rio Grande from Downtown El Paso to Old Fort Bliss. Border Report cameras on both sides captured the striking sight of several large piles of worn barbwire […]
Texas Cities Grapple with Staggering 88 Billion Gallons of Water Loss
Texas is facing a water wastage crisis, with self-reported water loss audits revealing a troubling spillage of nearly 88 billion gallons in the last year across its most populous cities. This massive loss, as recounted by the Texas Tribune, is making a dent in municipal budgets and putting increasing pressure on an already strained water supply system. Houston, leading the pack, accounted for a staggering 31.8 billion gallons of the spillage.
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