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West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Texas Tribune: Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
HOUSTON, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - Gena Coston summed up the experience of being a teacher over the last four years with two words: very stressful. Texas teachers have reported feeling burned out, underresourced and underappreciated in the last few years as they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom changes spearheaded by Republican officials and unsuccessful calls for more state funding toward raises.
Waiting Out the Storm in Prison
Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl. James Guevara has ridden out three hurricanes sheltered in-place in Texas prisons. Hurricane Beryl, which blew into Texas on July 8, knocked out power at the prison where he lives, among several other Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities. The lights went off at Ramsey, a maximum-security prison in Brazoria County where Guevara lives, around 3 a.m. about an hour before the storm hit in earnest.
I Was Shocked At What I Witnessed At A Texas Walmart
We've all done our shopping inside a Walmart at one time or another. It's a place where you can get just about anything - and see just about anything. Everyone knows that at Walmart you'll find various people inside. No judgment here. However, I have noticed some strange happenings while grocery shopping.
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter.
City of McKinney planning to revitalize downtown historic district
McKINNEY – Changes are coming to Downtown McKinney with aim to revitalize the downtown historic district.A developer, M2G Ventures, met with city leaders Tuesday night to discuss the project.Changes would include providing attractive architecture, more parking, grocery stores, open greenspace, family-friendly amenities, hotels and event venues.The city is already seeing some change this year.In June, a trolley service began, modeled after the interurban railway that once ran through downtown. It connects parking space to the city's shops, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as the new city hall and event center now under construction. The city hall project, located on the northwest corner of Throckmorton and Virginia streets, is set to wrap up early next year. The developer will deliver an updated presentation to the public on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the city council meeting. It will be an opportunity for residents to weigh in with thoughts or questions.
Sherman Police Department holds annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The Sherman Police Department served in a new way Thursday evening for the Tip-a-Cop fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. Each year, Sherman Police Officers serve tables at the restaurant to raise money for a good cause. Proceeds raised go toward Special Olympics Texas to put on sporting...
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