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CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 Million to Non-profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives. August 29, 2024 – (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund.
Foodie 411: Best barbecue in North Texas
Dallas Morning News food writer Sarah Blaskovich joins NBC 5 this week for another edition of Foodie 411. This week has to do with new and noteworthy barbecue joints across North Texas. SOUTHERN LIVING BARBECUE PICKS. Southern Living made a list of the best new barbecue spots so how did...
Texas gas prices down 50 cents from last Labor Day, AAA says
DALLAS - As people get ready to hit the road for Labor Day, drivers will enjoy lower gas prices. Texas already has some of the lowest gas prices in the country, but the state average is 50 cents a gallon less this year compared to Labor Day weekend last year.
Police Are Seeking Texas Most Wanted Murderer Ernest Christopher Nathan
Police in the state of Texas are seeking Ernest Christopher Nathan for the crime of murder. Here's what is known about Nathan, as well as his crimes not just in Texas, but in another state as well. Ernest Christopher Nathan And The Crimes He Committed. According to the Texas Department...
Local educator weighs in on public school funding crisis
BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) - Public schools across Texas are struggling due to stagnant state funding and new legislative mandates. One educator said this could lead to school districts having tough budget conversations in the coming months despite the state’s surplus of nearly $33 billion. The main reason for the...
An Awesome Dove Hunting Season Is Expected in Texas This Year
I am avid hunter and a native Texan, I love the great outdoors so, I'm used to the heat in the Lone Star State. When it comes to hunting season, I know I have to be prepared because we've not only had a very hot summer but add to that a very dry summer as well.
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
DPS rescue couple that took infant hiking, ran out of water in Texas heat
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started as a wholesome family excursion, ended in a rescue mission when two 23-year-old parents decided to take their 3 month old on a hike in the blistering Texas heat. Around 4:15 p.m. on August 20, Guadalupe Mountains National Park Rangers, located in Culberson County, alerted the Texas Department of […]
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Later School Year Start to Reduce Power Grid Strain
AUSTIN, TX — A Texas state lawmaker has suggested delaying the start of the school year to reduce stress on the state’s power grid, which has been reported to be under significant strain due to record-breaking electricity demand during the summer months.
It’s A Felony Yet It Sadly Continues to Happen All Over Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason, it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people, the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Texas Lottery And Dallas Cowboys Kick Off 2024 Football Season
Players have a chance to win up to $100,000 instantly or exclusive prizes in second-chance drawings; 16-year partnership has generated nearly $100 million for public education in Texas AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery is again offering Dallas Cowboys fans an opportunity to show support for their team with chances to win cash prizes or exclusive …
Top 10: The Standard-Times high school football 2024 preseason power rankings
There's nothing quite like power-ranking teams ahead of the season. What could go wrong? Some quick ground rules before embarking on this journey. The Standard-Times' Top 10 is a subjective list. Obviously, the chances of a 2A team beating a 6A team are unlikely. And 1A plays an entirely different game. ...
Labor Day Weekend Events And Happenings Around In East Texas
Labor Day weekend 2024 is here! Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 and is observed on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American Labor movement that grew from a violent clash between labor and police in Chicago in 1886 when thousands of workers took to the street demanding an eight-hour workday. (Google)
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
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