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Burger Fresh officials project Q4 opening for new flagship location in Humble
Officials with Conroe-based eatery Burger Fresh are planning a Q4 2024 opening for their new location in Humble. (Courtesy Burger Fresh) Officials with Conroe-based eatery Burger Fresh are planning a Q4 opening for their new location in Humble this year. The details. According to an Aug. 26 news release, officials...
Arkansas Gas Prices are Dropping Just in Time for Labor Day Weekend
Many Americans will be hitting the road this Labor Day weekend for one last summer outing as the season comes to a close. If you are planning on traveling to Arkansas gas prices are coming down just in time for the long Labor Day holiday weekend. According to a report...
Several new local projects included in TxDOT’s ‘record’ infrastructure investment
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – Governor Greg Abbott announced a $148 billion investment in Texas transportation infrastructure, with the recent approval of the Unified Transportation Program. The investment included the unanimous adoption of the more than $104 billion 10-year infrastructure plan by the Texas Department of Transportation, aimed at improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and […]
WATCH: Pep Rallies In Texas Are Simply Something Else
High school sports in Texas are truly a spectacle aren't they?. Everything is bigger here in the Lone Star State, and the passion for sports here is second to none. We've all seen a packed stadium for a highly anticipated matchup of two great teams haven't we? There's even been some classic calls posted to the internet of some of the games.
Announcing Our Executive Director: Loren Lynch
The board of directors of the Texas Democracy Foundation is thrilled to announce Loren Lynch as Executive Director of the Texas Observer, effective immediately. Loren stepped into the role of interim ED last September, and we are grateful and excited that she will now continue in this permanent position. As ED, Loren is responsible for the Observer’s organizational strategy, finances, and business operations.
FCC Fines Stations in Arkansas, Texas For Late Paperwork.
A fine issued against an Arkansas broadcaster is offering a reminder of why station owners should make Federal Communications Commission filings part of their estate planning. The FCC has issued an $8,000 fine against Mountain Lakes Broadcasting and the heirs of Vivian and Bob Knight, the one-time owners of country “99.7 The Boot” KBOD, “Classic Hits 101.7” KCTT, adult standards KTLO-FM (97.9), and classic country “Real Country 1240” KTLO in the Mountain Home, AR area.
Colin Allred makes East Texas stops ahead of November election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Colin Allred, named the most bi-partisan Texan in congress by the Common Ground Committee, made several stops in East Texas on Sunday and Monday. The Democratic Texas senate candidate campaigned in Tyler on Sunday and attendees at the St. Louis Baptist Church said they are excited for his grassroots campaign. “I don’t see […]
Texas Transportation Commission approves Unified Transportation Program that will help Midland-Odessa projects
The Texas Transportation Commission approved its Unified Transportation Program (UTP) on Aug. 22 that will help authorize projects in the Midland-Odessa area, according to a Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization (PBMPO) news release. The plans include a record-setting $104.17 billion investment package for the statewide transportation system between 2025 to...
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
Dick’s Sporting Goods will begin construction on an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, this fall, according to an Aug. 13 press release. The retailer expects the facility to open in early 2026 and create more than 300 jobs over the next decade. The new center is expected to be the third-largest in Dick’s network, according to a securities filing.
Here’s the resources for domestic violence incidents at universities across Texas
After a Rice University student was found dead in her dorm room in an apparent murder-suicide, the topic of domestic violence on college campuses is at the forefront of discussions. Domestic violence comes in many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse and sexual violence. Although not every form of abuse...
Trump-appointed judge blocks path to citizenship for undocumented spouses
A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has blocked the implementation of an executive order from President Joe Biden that would have granted immigrants in the country without authorization but married to U.S. citizens an easier path to citizenship, CBS News reported. The decision by District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker came...
High school volleyball rankings: Dripping Springs earns spot in MaxPreps Top 25 after 22-0 start
No. 1 Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas) is among a handful of Lone Star State teams taking part in Volleypalooza along with No. 14 Grand Oaks (Spring) and No. 18 Dripping Springs, the lone new team to enter the MaxPreps Top 25 after a 22-0 start to the season. Fellow Texas...
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