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Governor Abbott Announces $110K Training Grant to Texas State Technical College for Workforce Upskilling
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced a significant Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant for Texas State Technical College (TSTC). As reported by the Governor's office, the award of $110,193 dispensed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is designed to propel customized training for Noble Texas Builders LLC employees, targeting roles in accounting, surveying, office administration, and construction.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Texas troopers showcase skills at annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Challenge
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers gathered in Corpus Christi this week to compete in the 31st annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Texas Challenge. “I cannot overstate the importance of having CVE Troopers on our highways,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw....
AT&T faces class-action lawsuit in massive data breach affecting 'nearly all' customers
DALLAS — Dallas-based AT&T is facing a lawsuit after the company recently announced the data of “nearly all” of its customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach. It was the company’s second data breach reported this year. The lawsuit, filed Friday in...
Greg Abbott Promises to Keep Using Migrants as Political Pawn at RNC
Texas’s border battle with the Biden administration is apparently not going to end anytime soon, at least according to its governor.Speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott bragged about the contentious back-and-forth he had with federal border agents earlier this year. That spat ended with the Supreme Court siding in favor of the Biden administration. In a 5–4 decision, the high court ruled that Texas had overstepped its authority by placing razor wire along the Rio Grande section of the U.S.-Mexico border. It also gave the green light to the federal government to snip and move...
Alert! Residents Alarmed by Annoying and Dangerous Mosquito Surge in South Texas
WFCN – Recently, have you seen an increase in the number of mosquitoes?. Standing water increases mosquito populations whenever a hurricane passes through. There is a wide spectrum of mosquito dangers. “They are bothersome, to be sure, but they also spread disease,” Dr. Linda Yancey of Memorial Hermann in...
Interesting Billboard To Strike Out STD’s For All-Star Game In Texas
As major league baseball fans make their way to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, they are seeing a reminder to be careful with their sexual health. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), recognized for its HIV/AIDS healthcare services, has placed a prominent billboard...
"It's stretching us," Governor Abbott deploys APD officers to RNC, amidst staffing crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican National Convention continues this week in Milwaukee, where former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination, and made his first public appearance following an attempt on his life on Saturday. Even prior to Trump's assassination attempt, the Department of Homeland Security listed the RNC...
Texas Has a New National Park
On the grounds of the Blackwell School in Marfa in the early 20th century, it was policy that students leave their native Spanish language at the door. If they broke this rule, they faced punishment, ranging from demerits to being placed in a closet. And according to a placard from the Texas Historical Commission, students were even made to scribble down Spanish words on slips of paper they buried in a mock funeral ceremony, vowing not to speak the language again.
UISD names Dr. Gerardo Cruz as sole finalist for superintendent
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Independent School District has concluded its six-month search for a new superintendent, naming Dr. Gerardo Cruz as the sole finalist during a board of trustees meeting on Wednesday night, July 17. Since the departure of former Superintendent David Gonzalez, who faced allegations of “ongoing...
Remains found in Corpus Christi well identified as missing college student Caleb Harris
The body of a missing college student from Central Texas has been found. Here's what we know. City workers doing maintenance discovered Caleb Harris' body in a wastewater lift station on Monday, June 24, according to a Corpus Christi police report. Detectives found no evidence of homicide, and the remains were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office for examination.
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
Corpus Christi High School Football Preview: Here are five receivers to watch in 2024
The Caller-Times begins its preview of the 2024 high school football season with a summer series looking at the best players across the Corpus Christi area. Over the next several weeks, leading up to kickoff in Week 1, we will highlight some of the best players in various positions, starting with five receivers to watch. ...
T-MISD superintendent welcomes students back to school
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Happy First Day of School to Tuloso-Midway students!. T-MISD Superintendent Steve VanMatre told 3NEWS he was ready to greet all the Cherokees and Warriors back to campus just in time to see a slate of improvements being made across the district. Those improvements and renovations...
Hogan named COO at port
The Port of Corpus Christi has named Kyle Hogan chief operating officer, to succeed Clark Robertson, who will retire in September . Most of the ships that pass through Port Aransas each year are heading to and from the port. The port also plays a role in maintenance channel dredging and in proposals to deepen the channel further. Hogan most […]
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