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Did Texas ban cities from mandating that businesses provide heat and water breaks for workers?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. A state law passed in June 2023 prevents local governments in Texas from mandating businesses implement practices, such as employment leave and breaks, that exceed or conflict with federal or state law for employers. The bill went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023, even after a state district judge called it unconstitutional.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Another heat advisory in effect for the Fourth of July ahead of rare cold front
NORTH TEXAS – A hot Fourth of July is on the way.Another heat advisory is in effect Thursday due to dew point temperatures being in the low 70s, meaning temperatures will feel like 107 to 109 degrees.The heat advisory goes away Friday thanks to a rare July cold front that will move in later tonight. There will be a 20% to 40% chance of scattered showers and some storms going into the early morning hours. The timing looks to cooperate with any fireworks celebrations but stay weather aware, especially along Red River Counties.The front slides through Friday and temperatures drop...
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
One Blood Donation Could Save Three Lives
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – As Texans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and festivities, hospitals across the state are facing a critical shortage of blood donations, heightening concerns about their ability to treat potential injuries from holiday accidents. Last year alone, thousands of firework-related injuries were reported in Texas, many affecting children. According […]
Traveling for Fourth of July? So are a record-breaking 5.6M Texans, AAA says
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and if AAA estimates are right, the state will break travel records this Independence Day weekend. A record-breaking 5.6 million people are expected to roam the state over the Fourth of July holiday, which is set to be the biggest Independence Day for travel in Texas history, according to AAA.
Skinner awarded for investment education commitment
— Tyler County Auditor Jackie Skinner was recognized recently by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for five years of outstanding dedication to county investment education. The honor was presented during the 2024 Conference of the County Investment Academy held June 10-12 in Irving. Skinner stood out as one of...
4th of July forecast | HOT with clear skies for fireworks
HOUSTON (CW39) – Hot and humid conditions one again as our streak of Heat Advisories issued for SE Texas continues. Highs in the upper 90s this afternoon with feels-like temps near 108. There is a small chance for showers/ storms to develop alone the sea breeze after lunch. These will be short lived and VERY isolated. Don’t count on them to ruin your day plans.
Texas Press Association Convention & Trade Show - Always time well spent!
I attended the 144th annual Texas Press Association Convention & Trade Show June 20-22 at the Hilton College Station Conference Center & Hotel in College Station along with several of my colleagues. We attended numerous informative sessions on current industry topics and participated in several Q and As. It’s always a great opportunity to network, see what others in the field are doing and compare notes. I usually come away feeling rejuvenated and ready to work harder. This year was no different.
Heat records fell, some shattered, in June across parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas
LAS VEGAS — Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. The broken records herald yet another summer of extremes — both in the U.S. and around the world — and offer a worrisome outlook for the weeks and months ahead, as July and August are typically the hottest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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