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Grapevine woman crafts iconic Texas homecoming mums for over 30 years
GRAPEVINE -- It's the most iconic Texas homecoming tradition, and no one knows it better than one Grapevine woman who has been designing mums for over 30 years.Cecilia Valudos, the owner of Regal Homecoming Mums, is in high gear for mum season."I started with my boys when they went to high school. Then it just evolved from there, doing their friends, and then from there, so on and so on," Valudos said.What was once a bedroom in her home is now her business headquarters filled with backers, ribbons, and bling."One mum? It probably takes a whole day to do one...
Texas sues feds in Lubbock, challenging privacy for abortions and more
Texas on Wednesday sued the federal government in Lubbock, challenging a privacy law that the state said is meant to stop enforcement of abortion laws and restrictions on gender change procedures for minors.
Funding Opportunities Available to East Texas Landowners for Prescribed Burning
September 5, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering more than $800,000 in grants to help East Texas landowners offset the cost of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risks and restore ecosystems. The grant application is now available for eligible landowners conducting prescribed...
Abbott reaffirms Texas' unwavering support for Israel at RJC Annual Leadership Summit
Sep. 5—AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday reaffirmed Texas' enduring and unwavering support for the State of Israel, the Israeli people, and Israel's right to self defense as they continue their fight against the brutal terrorist organization Hamas at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit in Las Vegas. During his remarks, the Governor also emphasized the need to ...
Chamber of Commerce endorses Ted Cruz over challenger Colin Allred in Texas Senate race
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Texas Senator Ted Cruz over his challenger Colin Allred in the state's upcoming race, a potential boost as polls show him solidifying his lead. While the decision might not be particularly surprising, as the group tends to back Republican candidates, Allred was among...
January will be ‘ugly’ no matter who wins, Texas Republican says
AUSTIN, Texas — America is at risk for political violence and disputed elections regardless of who wins in November, a Texas House Republican who’s been attacked by his own party argued Thursday. “Let’s say Donald Trump wins — half the country is going to go insane. Let’s say, Kamala Harris wins, half the country is going to…
New Tropical Disturbance Looming Along Texas Coast
September has always been during the most active two months of hurricane season for the state of Texas, and right on cue there is a tropical disturbance forming off the coast of the Lone Star State that at the very least could bring a lot of rain the the Gulf Coastal region that is still trying to dry out after Hurricane Beryl made landfall just after the 4th of July.
Mexican Convenience Store Giant, OXXO, Is Coming To TX and NM
First El Paso, Texas got rid of 7-Eleven corner stores and turned them into DKs and now they’re getting rid of those too! *Gasps in Spanish*. According to media reports, the popular Mexican convenience store brand OXXO is about to make a splash in the United States and is set to take over DK locations across Texas and New Mexico.
From Trauma to Turnout: Inside David Hogg’s $8M Bid to Elect Young Progressives
This story was published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting on gun violence. You can sign up for its newsletters here. In a video posted to YouTube, 24-year-old school shooting survivor David Hogg points to a whiteboard and outlines a five-step plan to reshape America. Ever since Hogg survived the […]
The Department of State Health Services Quietly Rolls Out A Policy That Targets Trans Texans
LGBTQ advocacy and civil rights organizations are evaluating what procedures were bypassed by the Department of State Health Services after the agency quietly rolled out a policy change that blocks the ability for transgender Texans to change their gender on birth certificates. “We’re trying to create solutions,” Andrea Segovia, policy...
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