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Brown House hits home run with latest exhibit
Base Ball in Victorian America is the newest exhibit at The Welcome Center at the Brown House in Wylie. The display focuses on the Texas League, a cornerstone of minor league baseball. The Welcome Center at the Brown House in Wylie has hit it out of the park with the...
Mesquite ISD announces innovation coordinator
Mesquite ISD has appointed Alyssa Brown as innovation coordinator for its technology and innovation department. Brown brings 14 years of educational experience to the role. She began her career as an elementary school teacher at Faith Family Academy and Uplift Education before joining Mesquite ISD.
Business Spotlight: Battery maker Hithium to bring 141 jobs to Mesquite
Hithium is set to bring 141 new jobs to Mesquite after city council unanimously approved economic incentives to attract capital investment and high-paying careers to the area. Hithium Tech USA Inc. proposes to lease and occupy a newly constructed facility, Building 5, at 12905 FM 2932 in Mesquite. The approximately 483,874-square-foot building sits on a 27.494-acre tract in the 20 East Trinity Pointe business park in Kaufman County.
Arlington is Proving Deadly for Teen Drivers
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — A new study has revealed the cities where younger drivers aged 15 – 20 are most likely to be involved in fatal car accidents — and Arlington, Texas placed second on the list. The research, conducted by injury lawyers Bader Scott, analyzed the latest...
Former Gateway Church pastor: Robert Morris' 'betrayal' was 'hiding in plain sight'
SHERMAN, Texas — A former pastor at the Gateway Church in Southlake said he believes past church leaders knew of disgraced founder Robert Morris' alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl and assisted in covering it up. Stephen LeBlanc, who is now senior pastor of the Sherman Bible Church,...
West Nile Virus Detected in Denton Mosquitoes: Residents Urged to Take Precautions
As the summer heats up, so does the buzz of pesky mosquitoes, but this isn’t your usual annoyance. The City of Denton has reported the detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected from several traps around the city. The recent findings include positive tests from three additional locations: near the intersection of Montecito Drive and Ryan Road, Woodland Street at Brown Drive, and the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant at S. Mayhill Road with Spencer Road. According to the City of Denton, Texas, these specimens were confirmed last week to indeed carry the West Nile Virus.
3 Former Cowboys Still Unemployed Entering Training Camp
Some teams have begun showing up for training camp and the Dallas Cowboys won't be far behind. They head to Oxnard, CA, were they will be at camp from July 25th through August 21 — and will have several practices open to the public. They'll be aiming to take...
Corpus Christi Hosts the 31st Annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge
Corpus Christi recently served as the host for a display of regulatory finesse as the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) gathered its finest Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers for the 31st annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge. In an event that hones and showcases their specialized skill set, DPS CVE Troopers from across the state tested their knowledge and abilities in a rigorous three-day competition that emphasized the critical role they play on Texas highways.
Council considers higher water and sewer rates
Residential water and sewer rates will be going up in October, but the Murphy City Council has not yet decided how much. Chris Ekrut, chief financial officer at NewGen Strategies & Solutions reported to the Tuesday, July 16, council meeting on anticipated cost increases and potential rate adjustments for the coming fiscal year.
College of Business Student Delegation Shines at NABA’s ‘The Insight 2024: Flow Career Expo’ in Las Vegas
A delegation comprised of 17 students from the College of Business at A&M-Commerce recently attended “The Insight 2024: Flow Career Expo,” organized by the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) in Las Vegas from June 17 to 21. The highly anticipated event brought together over 2,500 attendees, including...
Youth Citizens Police Academy starts July 22
DPS helicopter pilots Clay Lacey and Jordan Teel explain their mission to young cadets during a previous academy. Registration filled quickly for the week-long Murphy Police Department’s Youth Citizens Police Academy for incoming sixth through 10th graders. The program, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., starts Monday, July 22, and runs through Friday, July 26.
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
LIST: How to get or donate back-to-school supplies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – School season is almost upon us and there are several back-to-school supply drives happening across the area that are looking for help and willing to give it. A study from Deloitte showed that on average families spend $582 per child on back-to-school supplies. “School supplies are a necessity” said LaToyia Jordan […]
Region 16 hosts Texas bilingual education leaders to empower teachers and students
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Across the 60 school districts Region 16 serves 17 percent of the student population is bilingual, the most prominent second language spoken being Spanish. So, Region 16 hosted members of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education to speak to teachers. "We want to see what...
Babies R Us To Reopen Inside Some Kohl’s Stores In Texas
Is Babies R Us set to make a come back? With the help of another store, it's very possible. In 2018, Babies R Us along with Toys R Us closed all remaining locations throughout the United States. Now Babies R Us is attempting a comeback, but not through individual stores. Instead, Babies R Us will be opening inside select Kohl's Department Store locations.
In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
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