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Phoenix Park Energy plant in Hull set to expand
Phoenix Park Energy Marketing LLC (PPEML) has embarked upon a strategic initiative to expand the delivery capacity of its Phoenix Park Hull Terminal located in Hull, Texas. The company recently signed a procurement and construction (P&C) contract with 360 Rail Services to further increase the outbound capacity by an additional 40 percent. Since the Terminal was acquired by PPEML in 2022, the capacity has doubled and was made available to customers in Q4 2023.
World-ranked Warren athlete to compete internationally
WARREN – Amanda Jordan, a Fred resident, who qualified for a spot in the World Championships this year, is all set to compete. Jordan, however, could use a little help getting there. The fundraiser on Go Fund Me titled “Help Amanda Jordan Reach the Finish Line” has a goal...
Texas Teen Harassed at Snow Cone Stand Over Refund [VIDEO]
Pro tip, don't cuss out the teen workers when they actually help you out. Well with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the state of Texas right now, everyone is trying to find ways to cool off. Around this time of the year, the local snow cone stand is the perfect cool treat on a hot day. Unfortunately at one stand the past week, the teenage workers were called derogatory names over a simple misunderstanding.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Texas Lottery Confirms Texas Mega Millionaire in Tuesday Drawings
Our friends at the Texas Lottery home office in Austin, Texas are going to need to give the "check writer" some "comp time" after all the big winner checks the Texas Lottery has been asked to write in recent days. The past two Powerball drawings have created multiple financial windfalls for lottery players in the state. And, Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing just gave Texas a brand new millionaire.
Hot dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut wins against Texas soldiers in competition July 4
EL PASO, Texas — Hot dog-eating champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is breaking tradition and celebrating the Fourth of July in El Paso his way: Challenging four soldiers at an army base to a hot dog-eating competition. Instead of his usual contest in Brooklyn, Chestnut showcased his talents at the...
Why do we say 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' during hurricane season?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It was 20 years ago that the National Weather Service launched their Turn Around Don't Drown campaign. Since then, the catchy phrase is something you've heard Texas agencies such as DPS and TxDOT repeat at the beginning of every hurricane season. If you are faced...
In Texas, law enforcement records high DWI arrests on the Fourth of July
In Houston, the Texas Department of Safety (DPS) reported issuing over 18,000 citations during a two-day period over the Fourth of July celebrations. DPS also disclosed that 66 individuals were arrested on suspicion of DWI. To enhance safety during holidays like the Fourth of July, law enforcement intensifies patrols to...
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
Was Johnny Frank Garrett Wrongfully Accused of Murder In Texas?
The story of Johnny Frank Garrett is a chilling reminder of the flaws in our justice system, especially in Texas. Let me tell you about Johnny, a man whose case shook up legal proceedings and sparked conversations about justice, innocence, and the death penalty. According to an article from The...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
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