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Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Dallas firefighters fight four-alarm fire at First Baptist Church, roof collapsed
The fire destroyed the historic sanctuary of the First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas. The flames broke out late Friday afternoon and people in downtown Dallas could hear the building collapse.
A&M-Commerce Faculty’s Research on Texas Districts of Innovation Posted on Brown University’s EdWorkingPapers Website
Dr. Kathryn Dixon, associate professor and assistant dean for the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M-Commerce, and Dr. Sarah Guthery with the University of Oklahoma have researched the first iteration of Texas Districts of Innovation (DOI). DOIs allow school districts to hire uncertified or under-certified teachers in certain high-need areas.
Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74
Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for decades, has died, according to a statement from her office. She was 74.
Arkansas man, one other each receive 16-year sentence after leading 'large-scale' drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials have arrested two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. 36-year-old Adan Mendoza of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced on July 19, and 37-year-old Brian I. Wilson of Little Rock,...
Caitlin Clark's Record-Setting Performance Leaves Dallas Wings Veteran In Awe Of Her
Caitlin Clark shocked the WNBA world once again on Wednesday night when she broke the single-game assist record by dishing out 19 dimes. Despite that, and the fact that she chipped in 24 points, it wasn't enough to lead the Indiana Fever to victory, as they suffered a 101-93 defeat at the hands of ...
Denton is set to vote on city council updates, including terms and new committee
The Denton City Council voted this week to approve nearly all of the nominees to a Charter Review Committee, which will begin meeting later this month to discuss possible updates to the city charter that could add additional council seats and possibly lengthen council members' terms. Recommendations by the Charter...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
VIDEO GOING VIRAL: Amish Woman doing Cowboys Cheerleader Routine behind a Barn
The Dallas Cowboys are a solid football team, but their cheerleaders are some of the best. They have been all over social medias with the release of their new docuseries on Netflix. They have gotten so big, that even Amish woman are doing routines on camera. Yes, you cannot make...
Red Oak welcomes new businesses
RED OAK – A few well know franchises have recently opened or broken ground in Red Oak. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee opened last week at 131 E Ovilla Rd., and based on the steady line of customers, they should do well. Right next door to 7 Brew, a...
Community members speak out against proposed mosque in west McKinney
Richard Brown, an architect and representative of the applicant, spoke about the rezoning request at the July 9 meeting. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Over 60 community members spoke out against a proposed mosque at a July 9 meeting of the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission. Representatives of the McKinney Islamic Association...
Terrell Animal Shelter hosting microchipping event Saturday
Editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Animal Shelter will be hosting their “Dog Days of Summer” microchipping event Saturday, July 20. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Rue 21 at The Shops at Terrell, located at 301 Tanger Drive. One free chip for Terrell residents who live in…
Jackpots Baby! Texas Lottery Players Win Millions This Past Week
Over the past week, quite of few Texans have won big prizes playing Texas Lottery games. A total of 8 stores in Texas sold tickets or cards that paid out $250,000 or better. Here are the details for those big payouts. Texas Two Step. The winning numbers for the July...
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