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Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Massive Texas Retailer Now Closing Several Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Austin, Texas is about to lose a very popular retailer and it is just the tip of the iceberg for Texas closures after the company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week, and announced that at least 8 other Texas stores will be closing immediately. Brick and mortar retailers are...
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Urgent AMBER Alert: Texas 12-Year-Old Reported Missing with Older Man
MJP – A 12-year-old girl went missing on Thursday, and the Texas Center for the Missing has issued an AMBER Alert for her. On Thursday, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Alice Cordova was last seen in the 400 Block of Greens Road, according to the Houston Police Department. A black pickup truck of an unidentified make and model is being driven by an older man she met, who is reportedly accompanying her.
Danger reminders of wildfires during extreme Texas heat
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma is back in 100-plus-degree weather and with these extreme temperatures and drought, we want to remind you of the dangers of wildfires. Firefighters warn that the combination of extreme heat and dry conditions has created a perfect storm for wildfires, posing significant threats to both nature and local property.
Preparing for the next big storm: Essential steps for a resiliency plan
As Texas recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl over a week ago, many residents still grapple with power outages. The Category 1 storm, with wind speeds peaking at 97 miles per hour, wreaked havoc by bringing down trees and power lines. This led to nearly two dozen deaths and left 2.2 million utility customers without electricity at the height of the outages. As of Friday, several thousand people remain without power.
Texas Drinkers Can Breathe A Huge Sigh Of Thanks
Thanks to a certain U. S. Judge, an age old ... and, frankly, quite outdated ... Texas law is no longer a road block for amateur distillers all over the lone star state. Texas has, and always has had, some of the weirdest and strictest alcohol laws on the books. For awhile, the Encyclopedia Britannica was banned in Texas because it, O-M-G ... contained all the info needed to make beer.
Here are Some of the Best $1, $2, $5, and More, Texas Lottery Scratch Offs to Play Right Now
I don't play a whole lot but it is fun to grab a couple of Texas Lottery scratch off tickets from time to time. Sure, I know I'm most likely just giving my money to the State of Texas instead of winning but it's still fun to try. That feeling of anticipation of a hopeful big win as you scratch is what I think is the most fun. Even if I get my money back, I still consider that a win. After seeing this list, I think I may need to seek out some of these tickets because it looks like the chances of hitting a big jackpot are just a tad bit better with these Texas Lottery tickets.
Mount Airy man pleads guilty to conspiracy after alleged $1M cattle theft scheme: DOJ
The USDA Office of Inspector General, the Secret Service, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and Cleveland and Iredell County Sheriff’s Offices were all part of the investigation.
54th M&P Group Texas State Open
Kyle Pritchard, Castroville, $20,500 65-70-61-63—259 Frederick Wedel, The Woodlands, $14,000 68-63-62-68—261 Terrin Anderson, Montgomery, $11,500 67-66-63-66—262 Christian Jalomo, Richmond, $5,450 67-64-69-66—266 Cyril Bouniol, Willow Park, $5,450 67-65-68-66—266 Derek Oland, Plano, $5,450 64-67-65-70—266 Spencer Dillard, Farmers Branch, $5,450 66-65-66-69—266 Sam Murphy, Ruston, La., $3,265...