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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...
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Texas Powerball Winner – Texas Lottery Confirms Saturday’s Win
Lone Star Luck is alive and well. Okay, if you don't count the hurricane and the subsequent power outages of last week things have been pretty lucky in the state of Texas. At least where the Texas Lottery is concerned it is safe to say the previous week has been one of good fortune for the state's lottery players.
The Rodeo distributes $1.4 million in scholarships to 70 FFA members across Texas
Seventy FFA members representing 57 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention. Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and...
“Only in Texas”: Baby hawk wrapped in tortilla, rescued
AMARILLO, Texas (WTAJ) – A baby hawk was rescued by a Texas family – and to keep the baby bird warm – was wrapped in a tortilla. The Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center shared the unique story on Facebook Sunday, explaining how they received a call about a possible orphaned Barn Owl and when asking […]
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