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Whitesboro family celebrates their link to American independence
WHITESBORO, Texas (KTEN) — The 4th of July is a day to honor the stars and stripes, as well as America's unwavering independence and patriotism. It's also a day for two Whitesboro residents to reflect on their ancestry. While Americans display their flags every year on the fourth, the...
Raid of Howe home leads to gun, drug arrest
HOWE, Texas (KXII) - A search warrant served at a home in Howe ended with a man in jail, and led to the seizure of guns and drugs. According to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Chris Courson, 41, who is a convicted felon and not allowed to own firearms, was arrested after he was found to have several guns, suppressors, ammunition, and methamphetamine.
Centurion American Prepares Dorchester Lots for Sherman’s Hot Semiconductor Hub
Centurion American Development Group has named the home builders joining its huge project that will bring more than 2,000 residential lots to Dorchester, a small Grayson County community between Sherman and Gunter. The Farmers Branch-based developers announced Monday some heavy-hitter home builders who will join the first phase of Cottonwood,...
What to know before you go to Lights on the Lake in Sherman featuring The Beach Boys
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The 15th Annual Lights on the Lake celebration is Wednesday night in Sherman. Here’s what you need to know before you go. Here are some frequently asked questions for the event, answered by the City of Sherman:. -Parking is free, when you head to the...
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...
Are liquor stores open on Fourth of July in Texas? We break down what's open on Independence Day.
TEXAS, USA — For those looking to stock up for their Independence Day party, good news: Liquor stores will be open on the holiday. In Texas, liquor stores are only closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC). If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, liquor stores will be closed the following Monday.
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.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
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,
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
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.
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