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'Drive Sober. No Regrets.' TxDOT, Mothers Against Drunk Driving warn ahead of Labor Day weekend
The Texas Department of Transportation is launching "Drive Sober. No Regrets." - their drunk driving prevention campaign in effect across the Lone Star State for the Labor Day weekend.Data from the state shows there was an average of 65 alcohol-related crashes every day on Texas roadways last year and an average of three deaths per day stemming from those crashes.Also, in 2023, there were 334 DUI-alcohol-related traffic crashes in our state over the holiday weekend. That resulted in 14 deaths and 35 serious injuries.RELATED: Texas ranked 3rd worst state for drunk driving in sobering new reportSherri McCollough with Mothers Against...
UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The University of Texas Board of Regents amended its free speech policy this week to prohibit the system and its 14 universities and health-related institutions from adopting political or social positions unrelated to campus operations.
Texas' civilian labor force records 7th consecutive month of growth
AUSTIN, Texas — July marked the seventh consecutive month of growth for the Texas civilian labor force that has added nearly 250,000 people this year. Last month, 41,900 people became a part of the state's civilian labor force within the month of July, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas came in at 4.1 percent, which is 0.2 percentage points below the national rate.
Why Texas home insurance continues to rise year after year
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - If your home insurance premium has skyrocketed, you’re not alone. It’s a trend seen across the state. “If someone’s got a rate decrease, they are a very lucky and very rare individual,” Ronald Hettler said, president of Hettler Insurance Agency. According to...
Precious purpose: A look inside Driscoll RGV’s carefully controlled NICU
EDINBURG — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the preterm birth rate in Texas was 11.26% of all births in 2022, a slight decline from the previous year on record, but the second highest since the 2000s. While there are many factors that can influence these...
BHS Student Kailee Bessent Earns Outstanding Performer Award at Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest
“Of the approximately 100,000 students participating in the regional University Interscholastic League (UIL) music contests and the thousands of musicians who performed at Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest (TSSEC), only 2-3% of the solo performances earned the distinguished honor of being recognized as an Outstanding Performer,” stated Dr. Bradley Kent, UIL State Director of Music. “On behalf of the University Interscholastic League please allow me to congratulate Kailee Bessent for being selected as an Outstanding Performer at the 2024 TSSEC. This achievement is truly a mark of musical excellence!” In February 2024, Brownwood High School choir students competed at a regional Solo and Ensemble Contest. Earning top marks at that event allowed students to move forward and compete at the State level in May 2024. Students from around the state of Texas competed for honors.
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
Changes Coming To Texas Lottery After Review Reveals Major Issue
The Texas Lottery has found itself changing procedure after it was revealed an organization in the state had been taking advantage of a loophole some may have not realized existed. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Texas Lottery Undergoing Changes After An Examination From The Houston Chronicle.
Texas’ Most Expensive High School Costs More Than Average Income
In Texas everything is bigger, and in this particular case that extends to a high school education. One Central Texas school has been named the most expensive high school in The Lone Star State. According to BestColleges.com, in Texas "in-state students at a four-year public institution pay an average of...
IMPORTANT: Burn Bans In East Texas And Wildfires Across Texas
It took a bit, but summer arrived with a vengeance in early August and it still has a firm grip upon East Texas. Much of East Texas enjoyed a mild start to summer with a lot of rain in July, but the faucet quickly shut off right before August. Since...
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