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The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
134-year-old home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, closing 71 stores
TEXAS (WJET/WFXP) — Conn’s HomePlus, a 134-year-old home goods store known throughout 15 states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday and is set to close 71 of its 170 stores. The Texas-based furniture and appliance store is prevalent in the Southern United States. Conn’s has also recently merged with W.S. Badcock, which will see […]
Thursday Midday Forecast: Rain chances continue to close the work week
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the upper-70s south to mid-80s north. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: SE 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a […]
North Texans represent U.S. at the 2024 Olympics
North Texas will be well represented at this year’s Olympics in Paris. The region sent more than 20 athletes to represent the U.S. and their hometowns in various events, from track and field to weightlifting. The list includes Dallas native Sha’Carri Richardson, a track and field sprinter headed to...
Will Louisiana & Texas Be Impacted by 1,000 Family Dollar & Dollar Tree Closures
The discount market is much more difficult these days for retailers and thus Family Dollar and Dollar Tree have announced they will be closing 1,000 stores with the closures beginning this year according to a report from CNN. As the leases of some of these stores across the country, that...
Texas Insurance Companies Are Panicking & That’s Bad News
When Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas, it left behind a massive amount of destruction. Houses were leveled, cars were completely thrown, businesses were destroyed, and the amount of flooding that took place was catastrophic in some areas. Once the hurricane was gone, people began assessing how they were going to...
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Plano council appoints 2025 bond committee
Plano council made its appointments to a citizen bond advisory committee during a July 22 preliminary open meeting. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) A group of Plano residents who will recommend potential bond projects has been formed ahead of a planned bond election next year. Plano City Council confirmed its eight appointees...
Plano adopts 2024-25 action plan for grant funding
The city of Plano passed a resolution to adopt a 2024-25 action plan for community development block grant funds. According to the city agenda, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides annual block grant funds to eligible states, counties, and municipalities using a formula allocation. Eligible entities receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the formula allocation are referred to as entitlement communities.
How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat
MCKINNEY, Texas — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than track time, its purpose is to ensure he doesn't overheat while working during...
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