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Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
Oklahoma governor rejected food aid for children. Now tribes are offering it instead
A new summer food program helped feed at least one in six Oklahoma children in its first month, after several tribal nations stepped in to distribute federal aid rejected by the governor. The program pays families up to $120 per child to cover groceries while school is out of session....
Cherokee filmmaker dives into Oklahoma Superfund Site in short film 'Meet Me at the Creek'
Cherokee filmmaker Loren Waters didn't anticipate just how strongly she would feel connected to the land while working on her short film "Meet Me at the Creek." "As tribal people, we were removed from our homelands to be in northeastern Oklahoma. So, it wasn't a place we wanted to be. But we have to make it work," said Waters, who is also a citizen of the Kiowa Tribe. ...
Ticket Giveaway: Ladonia Rodeo Tickets 2024
July 8, 2024 – KSST has Complimentary Tickets available for this Weekend’s Rodeo in Ladonia, TX. If you would like to attend, call KSST at 903 885 3111, ask for Dollie, and give her the phrase that pays. That phrase is “KSST is gonna make me a winner!”
North Texas woman recalls horrifying shark attack to CBS News Texas
Four people are still recovering after being attacked by a shark on July 4th near a beach on South Padre Island. One of those victims is from North Texas.Celina resident Tabitha Sullivent described how her family's July 4th holiday turned into a horror movie."I turned around, and all I saw was something gray in the water. So, I just kicked at it, because I thought it was a huge fish, and it was coming at us. That's when I think it grabbed my leg," Sullivent told CBS News Texas over video call.In fact, it was a shark that attacked Sullivent...
CeeDee Lamb Twitter exchange reveals ugly truth behind Cowboys offseason
While the Dallas Cowboys continue to exercise patience with All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb amid his contractual holdout, it only hurts the organization. The Cowboys are simultaneously endangering their relationship with a franchise cornerstone talent while costing themselves more money. Meanwhile, Lamb is getting into spirited social media arguments with former Dallas slot man Cole Beasley regarding a brutal take from the latter.
Dance Alive presents workshop to renew and inspire dance teachers
Dance Alive National Ballet proudly presents Michelle Zada in a workshop called "Honoring Our Dancestors" on July 26, an opportunity to share techniques, talent, and art forms. The workshop is limited to 50 teachers and students recommended by a teacher. The post Dance Alive presents workshop to renew and inspire dance teachers appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Demolition permit issued for grain elevators in Worth Heights
The city has issued a demolition permit for a portion of the unused and dilapidated grain elevators that tower over Fort Worth’s Worth Heights neighborhood at Alice Street. Another four demolition permits are pending final approval from the city, according to records reviewed by the Fort Worth Report. The...
Fort Worth judges appointed to new statewide business court system
A new set of statewide business courts will begin to accept case filings this September. This summer, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed two judges to the Fort Worth court: Jerry Bullard, of Colleyville, and Brian Stagner, of Fort Worth. Both are business attorneys with decades of litigation experience. Development of these...
Medical institutions, physicians push for Fort Worth to become top clinical research hub
Nancy Grieser had a fascination with the brain for as long as she could remember. She invested time in learning about the organ and keeping up-to-date with scientific research. While reading a morning newspaper, Grieser came across an advertisement for a clinical trial looking for older participants to receive a...
Sunday marks 8 years since Downtown Dallas ambush that killed 5 officers
DALLAS - Sunday marks eight years since the ambush in Downtown Dallas that left five police officers dead. The shooting happened during a Black Lives Matter protest in July 2016. Dallas Police Department officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson...
Duncanville's Red, White, and BBQ Celebration featured friendly grilling competition
NORTH TEXAS – Duncanville's Red, White, and BBQ Celebration continued Saturday at Armstrong Park. The smell of grilling filled the air as teams competed for the title of best BBQ.Teams fired up the grill for some friendly competition with $10,000 on the line. The team "Redneck BBQ" was one of the teams preparing their grilling masterpieces and cooking up their barbecue magic. Pitmasters cooked up smoked chicken, brisket, and pulled pork to win the big prize.The family-friendly event is part of the city's three-day Independence Day celebration. It featured food stands and trucks, vendors, and many activities for the kids,...
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