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Q&A: Texas Freedom Network explains the role of politics in local school boards
Emily Witt is a senior communications and media strategist for the Texas Freedom Network. (Courtesy Texas Freedom Network) The Texas Freedom Network was founded about 30 years ago to be “the watchdogs of the religious right at the State Board of Education level," said Emily Witt, senior communications and media strategist. Over time, the organization began monitoring public education bills at the Texas Legislature and advocating for legislation that supports public schools.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
15-year-old Mississippi murder suspect captured in his mother’s Texas apartment
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen connected to a murder at a Mississippi apartment complex has been captured by the U.S. Marshals. Christian Collins, 15, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a Brookhaven apartment complex that left a 23-year-old dead in June. Collins was captured in his mother’s...
Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Missing 60-Year-Old Rogelio Diaz Hernandez Found Safe in DFW Area, Lewisville Police Express Gratitude to Community
A day of tension and concern was ameliorated with relief as the Lewisville Police Department confirmed the safe location of Rogelio Diaz Hernandez, a 60-year-old man reported missing on Wednesday. According to the Lewisville Police Department, Mr. Hernandez had medical conditions that necessitated medication and specialized care, intensifying the urgency of finding him promptly after he was last seen in the vicinity of the 1200 block of Granada Street.
Pizza restaurant on the Flower Mound River Walk closing
After eight months in business, Pie Hole Pizza is closing its doors, the company announced Thursday. The restaurant along the Flower Mound River Walk, 4120 River Walk Drive, will permanently close this weekend. A specific closing time was not announced, and a company spokesperson could not be reached Thursday afternoon.
Irving-Based Grace Hill Acquires The Shadow Agency to Leverage ‘Mystery Shopping’ Expertise
Irving-based software company Grace Hill has acquired The Shadow Agency in a move that will combine the companies’ technology, solutions, and personnel to provide an elevated mystery shopping experience for customers. Grace Hill is an innovator of talent and performance management solutions for commercial and multifamily real estate. The...
Dallas Parks and Recreation considering closing community pools to help cut budget
The Glendale swimming pool opened Thursday at noon. There wasn't a line waiting to get but people who live in the community say the pool is important to them. "I was here when they originally put the pool here," Glendale neighbor Kenneth Blair said. He said losing it would be...
Captiva Spine Announces First Navigated Office-Based SI Fusion Procedure Using WatchTower ROAM Spine Navigation System And Transfasten-PSF Posterior SI Fusion System
Dr. Abdul Baker, an Emirati Neurosurgeon Practicing in Plano, TX, pioneers navigated minimally invasive SI fusion procedures for office-based surgery (OBS), maintaining patient safety while enhancing efficiency and reducing healthcare system costs. “Performing a sacroiliac joint fusion with spine navigation in an office setting while the patient was awake was...
Bobcats prowl back to class with new campus, back-to-school festivities
Hey Bobcats, it is almost time to go back to school. Even though there are a few more summer vacation days left, Celina ISD teachers and staff are gearing up for the new school year, which begins Wednesday, Aug. 14. The district is opening a new school this fall —...
Esteemed Plano Sergeant Set to Retire After 38 Years of Service to the Community
After 38 years of service, Sergeant Pat Clark is set to retire from the Plano Police Department today, stepping down from a long and decorated tenure. Beginning his career with the Texas A&M University Police Department in January 1984, Clark quickly made the move to Plano in December 1985, where he worked his way up to the rank of Sergeant, a post he's held since 1996, as per the Plano Texas Police Department.
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