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AAA Texas: Gas prices continue to drop before Labor Day weekend
Drivers in Texas saw a decrease in gas prices this week with an average of $2.95/gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, which is a 4-cent decrease compared to last week and 46 cents less compared to this day last year, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
Dick’s Sporting Goods will begin construction on an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, this fall, according to an Aug. 13 press release. The retailer expects the facility to open in early 2026 and create more than 300 jobs over the next decade. The new center is expected to be the third-largest in Dick’s network, according to a securities filing.
Continued Service: US Air Force veteran and Texas Senator shares his story of service
Aug. 29—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dr. Dawn Buckingham announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service" series Thursday featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Sen. Bob Hall. "Here at the VLB, we strive to ensure that the stories of our Veterans are preserved and celebrated,"Buckingham said in a news release. "Through VLB's ...
Long-time ag teacher receives honor
AUSTIN — Centerville’s Lawrence Allen Oliver was Inducted Into the 2024 Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame in July at the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas annual Professional Development Conference. During the award ceremony, ATAT inducted 45 teachers from across the state to its 2024 Agriculture...
Watch: Wild Texas Dust Devil Engulfs Cameraman
Texas dust devils are on a whole other level. Having lived most of my life in Northwest Texas, I have seen many dust devils. Most have been small and would never be mistaken for a tornado. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to run through one. I did...
Mark Jones Joins Great Plains Bank
Great Plains Bank has tapped longtime Southlake banker and community advocate Mark Jones to lead its Texas branches. With over 40 years in the industry, Mark previously served as the CEO and chairman of First Financial Bank for over 20 years. During his time with First Financial Bank, he led several community initiatives — including the Big Bike Build, where he and a team of volunteers built and distributed around 50 bikes to needy families around the area.
Invasive pacu, part of the piranha family, was found in Lake Meredith in Texas Panhandle
A resident in the Texas Panhandle caught an invasive fish species that's part of the piranha family. The invasive Pacu fish was captured at the Lake Meredith National Recreation on Tuesday. ...
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines. Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs."
Scattered rain chances & cooler temperatures for the Labor Day Weekend!
The trend of isolated showers and thunderstorms developing in the early afternoon, and gradually dissipating after sunset will continue through Friday. Overall coverage of rain is only around 20%. Highs Friday will make it into the low 90s, with heat index values near 100°. If you have Friday night football plans, we may see a few showers hold on for kickoff, but the rain chances drop off quickly throughout the games. The potential for scattered showers increases into the Labor Day Weekend.
Texas housing situation could get worse as population projected to surpass 30 million people by 2030
The Texas housing situation is already behind…and it’s getting worse. Texas added almost a half million residents in 2023…and a new report shows the state is in dire need of more homes to keep up with its rapid growth.
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