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Texas DPS Dedicates Boat to Honor Fallen Trooper Matthew Myrick
AMARILLO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) held a boat dedication ceremony at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial to honor the life and service of fallen Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick. Bearing the name Patrol Vessel Myrick, the newly commissioned boat will be transported to DPS’ Tactical...
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and wife Loreal jointly file for divorce
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announced on Friday that he and his wife Loreal have filed for divorce. The two posted similar but separate posts on their Instagram stories, stating that their professional careers "made it difficult to prioritize time for each other." Despite the decision, they say that they "aim to remain the best of friends." ...
Police in Texas Try to Arrest Librarian for Civil Rights Book
Shocking: Texas Librarian Faces Arrest for Checking Out Toni Morrison Book. It really has to suck some days to be a cop. Imagine showing up for your shift one day, ready to arrest murderers and pedophiles, and your superior officer informs you that your assignment for the day is to go investigate and arrest a librarian for loaning out a book about civil rights.
Governor Abbott Announces Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacement for Texas Counties Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott has declared that Fort Bend and Washington counties will receive automatic replacement of SNAP benefits to aid residents affected by the storm. This move, coordinated with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), aims to ensure that those facing food loss due to the natural disaster can swiftly regain access to vital nutrition assistance. In a recent statement, Governor Abbott acknowledged the hardship endured by Texans and expressed gratitude towards the state and federal entities working together to provide this essential support.
Major expansion of Panhandle wildlife refuge criticized as government overreach
The Muleshoe National Wildlife refuge spreads over nearly 7,000 acres in the western part of the Texas Panhandle. It’s a bit of an oasis in the sprawling grasslands that surround it. Three lakes on the property provide a respite for migrating birds like sandhill cranes and pintail ducks. It’s also home to animals such as prairie dogs and Texas horned lizards.
Crash on southbound I-45 claims life of pedestrian Friday
PALMER – An unidentified man was killed Friday morning, July 26 at 6:35 a.m. on southbound I-45. The man was attempting to cross the highway on foot and was struck by a motor vehicle. When emergency responders arrived they found the man in critical condition, but despite their efforts...
"What's going on here is absurd": Lawyer says Texas SpaceX ruling threatens labor enforcement
A federal court in Texas granted SpaceX a preliminary injunction in its case against the National Labor Relations Board, suggesting the company’s argument that the labor rights agency didn’t have the right to prevent its agents from being taken off cases without good cause would succeed. The move...
2024 Top High School Wide Receivers: Dakorien Moore, Chris Henry Jr. Shine with Impressive Stats and College Commitments
High school football sees Dakorien Moore and Chris Henry Jr. leading the top 10 wide receivers going into the 2024 season, with Moore's impressive performances for Duncanville and Henry's transition to Mater Dei standing out. Chris Henry Jr. is 6-5 and 200 pounds, committed to Ohio State, and a top-rated...
Made in Tarrant: Fort Worth vintage thrift store flips pricing to focus on accessibility
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Dancing Heart Iglesias, 31, is the CEO and co-founder of Flipstone Vintage & Thrift at 2700 White Settlement Road in Fort Worth. She and her husband founded the business originally as an online furniture refinishing store. In May of this year, Iglesias expanded Flipstone to a brick-and-mortar thrift and furniture business.
Rockwall County Detention Center Transforms Inmate Care with Advanced OverWatch™ Biometric Solution
Rockwall, TX – July 26, 2024 – The Rockwall County Detention Center is leaping forward in inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring solution developed and implemented by 4Sight Labs, a provider of technology solutions for correctional facilities. This addition to the Sheriff’s Office underscores the center’s commitment to improving its inmates’ safety, health, and well-being.
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