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Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Supreme Court grants Texas man a stay of execution just before his scheduled lethal injection
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man 20 minutes before he was to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening. The inmate has long maintained DNA testing would help prove he wasn’t responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Fort Worth ISD Board approves $15,000 retirement deposit for superintendent amid public criticism
FORT WORTH — Fort Worth Independent School District's Board of Education narrowly approved a new deposit for Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey's retirement account at a special meeting held Tuesday night to evaluate her performance and current contract.The vote happened after a five-hour closed session for the scheduled evaluation, which is required annually by law. Five board members voted for the contract modification (Tobi Jackson, Quinton Phillips, Anael Luebanos, Kevin Lynch, Roxanne Martinez) and four voted against it (Wallace Bridges, Dr. Camille Rodriguez, and Anne Darr).That vote was to give Ramsey $15,000 for her retirement account.The district released this statement from the...
Lombardi Family Concepts Debuts a Latin Cocina, Eddie V’s Shutters, and More Dallas Restaurant News
The Dallas dining scene is forever evolving. To help you stay in the know, we’ve gathered the buzziest openings, the unfortunate closures, and any other food news we might find fitting. The Dallas Dish is your weekly helping of need-to-know North Texas restaurant news — and will hopefully point you in the direction of your next great reservation.
Dignity & Drip: All Smiles and Laughs Making Hope Fashionable For Dallas Homeless
Homelessness has been a complex issue that has, for years, impacted cities across the United States, and Dallas is no exception. The uptick in housing insecurity across the country has been driven by a set of multifaceted and paralleling issues, from rising housing costs and stagnant wages, to the lack of affordable healthcare and a growing mental health crisis across the country. While some individuals experience homelessness due to domestic violence, job loss, or unforeseen circumstances, leaving them with no choice but to take residence on the streets.
Ex-Cowboy Confident He Won't Be Free Agent Much Longer
No matter what the Cowboys do, whether it's good or bad, they'll be in the news cycles. This offseason was the perfect case of that. After getting packed up in the Wild Card Round, they failed to make any splashy or big-time additions. Actually, they lost a lot of valuable contributors this offseason, from coaches to players. Dallas let Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, Stephon Gilmore, Tyler Biadasz, Jayron Kearse, and Dan Quinn all walk.
Klay Thompson's rumored outlook could create fragile environment in Dallas
It's hard to believe it but a few weeks ago the Dallas Mavericks struck gold with the signing of shooting guard Klay Thompson. Not only is Thompson one of the biggest names in basketball, but by signing with Dallas, he could have just become the team's biggest free-agent acquisition in franchise history.
Spurs land a sharpshooter in a no-brainer trade proposal with Blazers
After having just filled their 15-man roster, the San Antonio Spurs appear to be ready for the start of training camp. However, there is a lingering question about whether they could make one last move to shore up their chances of making the playoffs for the first time in five years.
First ammunition vending machine in the state has been installed in a Central Texas grocery store
Buying rounds of ammunition has never been easier now that a bullet vending machine is operational at a Canyon Lake grocery store. When you walk into the Lowe’s Market on Sattler Road, the ammunition vending machine sits next to the ATM. Customers must be age 21 or older to make a purchase, and they must undergo a facial recognition scan to confirm their identity.
San Antonio ranked one of the worst cities for quality of life, according to recent study
SAN ANTONIO - A recent study shows San Antonio as one of the worst cities in the country for quality of life. The study by LawnStarter ranked cities for quality of life based on 16 categories including; employment wages, life expectancy, unemployment rates, food security, workers' rights, and more. Of...
Second Safe Haven baby box in Texas opens in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — A new Safe Haven baby box officially opened in Lubbock at Fire Station 9 which made it the second baby box in Texas. The first baby box was in Abilene and this new one made it number 247 in the nation. Baby boxes have given parents...
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