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‘The boats are just sitting there’: Area shrimpers struggling amidst imports
For many Southeast Texans, shrimping isn’t merely an occupation. Instead, scouring the seas is a way of life often handed down from one generation to the next. Now, local shrimpers are walking away from the family business entirely. While the shrimp industry used to be a booming revenue source, the plight of the average worker […] The post ‘The boats are just sitting there’: Area shrimpers struggling amidst imports appeared first on Port Arthur News.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Hot through Wednesday, cooler with rain late week
TODAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-90s, with the heat index topping out around 107. Wind: S 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-to-upper-70s. Wind: S 10 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, with clouds increasing late and a 20% chance of a storm north of I-20. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the […]
When is 2024 tax free weekend in Texas? What you need to know to save on school supplies
Parents will soon get their children back on a morning routine as the time for kids to return to school approaches. And with tax-free weekend approaching, parents can save a little on school supplies and clothes. Here is what you need to know about tax-free weekend in Texas. When is...
Look: Map of Texas Shows Nearly 1800 High School Logos
Get pumped for football season with this map showing nearly 1800 Texas High School logos. I guess you could use it to get pumped for any sport, but come on, this is Texas. Football is a religion in this state. I will caution you, though. Trying to make out all...
Will More Hurricanes Hit Texas This Year?
An active Hurricane season may get even more active and Texas isn't out of the woods when it comes to storms this season. If predictions are correct, this year's Hurricane season is about to get even more active and that means Texas and the Gulf Coast could see more storms.
July ‘cold’ front sparks showers and storms late week
HOUSTON (CW39) – Hot and sunny this afternoon with highs rising in the low 90s for the coast, and mid 90s inland. Afternoon shower activity will be hard to come by today, but tomorrow afternoon, better chances arrive. Slightly drier air is aloft right now. Increased moisture arrives tomorrow, giving out atmosphere a little extra to work with for thunderstorm/shower development.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
'We're here for you' | FEMA offering assistance to those who have damage from recent storms
BEAUMONT, Texas — Help is on the way for Southeast Texans who are struggling to bounce back from storms. FEMA is offering disaster assistance for people who had damage from the spring storms and from Hurricane Beryl. You can qualify whether you're a homeowner or a renter and even...
Grand Prairie and Arlington Residents Invited to Discuss I-30 Expansion Project at Upcoming Public Meeting
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is opening the floor to locals for discussions on the I-30 Reevaluation Project, an ambitious initiative set to revamp a crucial five-mile stretch of Interstate 30 between Cooper Street in Arlington and SH 161 in Grand Prairie. The plan includes the expansion of this segment to eight general-purpose lanes in each direction and the addition of managed lanes and revamped frontage roads, all the while incorporating facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, according to the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Guardians Stars On The Roster For Tonight's All-Star Game
Some of Cleveland's most-popular baseball stars will be on hand when many of the biggest names in the game gather in Texas tonight for the MLB All-Star Game. Jose Ramirez, Josh Naylor, David Fry, and Emmanuel Clase will represent the Guardians at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Guardians will...
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