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Wortham Garden Club Announces Yard of the Month
EARNING THE TITLE of Wortham Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for June 2024, are Jack and Cynthia Lott. Their lovely yard is enjoyed by all, even their two pups. Drive by 510 W. Brazos in Wortham to have a look for yourself. (Submitted Photo)
TISD preparing for upcoming school year
The Teague ISD school board met on Tuesday, June 25, to continue preparing for the upcoming school year this fall. All board members were present except for Brian Bowers. Administrators reported that summer school and boot camps were coming to an end and that they were trying to get all of their positions filled for the upcoming school year. Director of Operations Craig Carpenter resigned as well so TISD is looking for someone to take over that position. The board approved paying the current bills totaling $456,449.85. The 2024-25 budget was approved as well after a five-minute public hearing was held. A 3% raise was...
TxDOT asks for public feedback on $104 billion 10-year plan
TEXAS (KETK) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is asking for the public’s input on a drafted 10-year transportation plan. The public comment period begins on Friday and ends on Aug. 5. The draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program proposes $104.2 billion in transportation, the second year in a row that the UTP plan exceeds […]
Experts urge caution around fireworks, heat on July 4
The Fourth of July is a day of cookouts, pool parties, and parades for North Texans and those around the country. But experts are urging people to take caution around fireworks and the near-triple-digit temperatures.
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.
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...
Was Johnny Frank Garrett Wrongfully Accused of Murder In Texas?
The story of Johnny Frank Garrett is a chilling reminder of the flaws in our justice system, especially in Texas. Let me tell you about Johnny, a man whose case shook up legal proceedings and sparked conversations about justice, innocence, and the death penalty. According to an article from The...
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Part 2 with Miss Texas: Autism Advocate and Former Caregiver
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-The 87th Miss Texas was selected in Richardson, Texas on Saturday, June 29h. Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned the new Miss Texas and will spend her year serving and traveling as an ambassador of the Lonestar state and Miss America program. “I have always been an advocate, since I was 6 years old” said […]
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.
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,
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...
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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