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Texas Extends SNAP Replacement Deadline for Flood-Affected Residents
Texas extended the deadline for flood-affected SNAP recipients to request replacement benefits through August 3.
Marlene OrtizJuly 23, 20261 min read
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Texas Appoints Advisers for Early Childhood Intervention Services
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee on July 22, a panel that advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on services for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or risks.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 22, 20261 min read
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Paramount+ Series 'Dutton Ranch' Filmed Across 7 North Texas Locations
The series 'Dutton Ranch' utilized multiple filming sites in North Texas.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 21, 20261 min read
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Texas Flood Response Moves Toward Cleanup and Rebuilding
Gov. Greg Abbott said state and local agencies are coordinating debris removal, infrastructure repairs and recovery assistance. The governor’s office said about 490 homes have been identified as damaged, while personnel and specialized equi
Marlene OrtizJuly 21, 20261 min read
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Where North Texas Ranks on America's Fitness List: Plano Leads at No. 12
Seven North Texas cities made the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index of the nation's 100 largest cities, led by Plano at No. 12, the best showing in Texas. Frisco ranked 32nd, Dallas 43rd and Fort Worth 69th.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 20, 20261 min read
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Texas Sets New Record for Total Jobs in June
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that total nonfarm jobs rose to 14,469,600 in June, a gain of 43,400 positions during the month. Over the trailing 12 months, the state added 177,900 jobs and grew faster than the nation as a whole.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
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Texas Lawmakers Revisit Push to Ban Hemp-Derived THC
State senators said they will again pursue a ban on hemp-derived THC products in the 2027 legislative session, reviving a debate that stalled last year.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 17, 20261 min read
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Texas Lands $3.2 Billion Shipyard Promising 10,000 New Jobs
Governor Abbott says Saronic Technologies will build Port Alpha, billed as the nation's largest shipyard, at the Port of Brownsville with a $3.2 billion investment and 10,000 jobs.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 16, 20261 min read
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Texas Leaders Direct State Agencies to Trim Budget Requests 3%
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed state agencies and universities to cut base budget requests by 3% for the 2028-29 biennium while shielding public education funding.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 16, 20261 min read
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Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for 59 Texas Counties After Severe Storms
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 Texas counties and directed the State Emergency Operations Center to maintain 24-hour escalated operations as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten communities across the state.
Marlene OrtizJuly 15, 20261 min read
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Texas Ranked Among Top States for Business Again in 2026
Texas is now ranked fourth in CNBC's 2026 study of the best states for business.
Dana WhitlockJuly 13, 20261 min read
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Texas Awards $5.5 Million in Primary Medical Care Grants
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced three Statewide Preceptorship Program grants totaling $5.5 million to Texas medical societies, aimed at strengthening the primary care workforce in rural and underserved communities.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 13, 20261 min read
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Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead of Flash Flood Threats
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding expected to hit multiple regions of Texas this week. The National Weather Service warns slow-moving storms could bring flash flooding to Nort
Marlene OrtizJuly 13, 20262 min read
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Texas Attorney General Wins Injunction Against Illegal Wind Turbine Dumping in Sweetwater
The order bars Global Fiberglass Solutions and affiliated entities from accepting any more shipments of discarded wind turbine blades and requires them to begin cleaning up two facilities in Sweetwater, where more than 3,000 blades and parts have been stockpiled. The attorney gen
Jubal PenningtonJuly 12, 20261 min read
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Texas Launches Teacher-Led Classroom Commission
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday launched the Texas Classroom Commission, a new teacher-led initiative intended to put Texas educators at the center of shaping the future of public education. The commi
Jubal PenningtonJuly 10, 20262 min read
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Texas Extends $33.6 Million Semiconductor Grant to Texas Instruments
Governor Greg Abbott said a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant will support a roughly $700 million expansion at Texas Instruments' Richardson wafer fab, advancing the state's lead in chip manufacturing.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 10, 20261 min read
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USPS Plans a July Postage Increase Affecting Van Alstyne
The U.S. Postal Service is seeking to increase mailing rates this summer.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 9, 20261 min read
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Texas Secures $45 Million Settlement with Cash App Over Fraud and Safety Claims
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the multistate settlement with Block, the operator of Cash App, resolves allegations that the platform misled users about safety and failed to stop fraud.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 9, 20261 min read
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Ring That Skimmed Cards Across North Texas Draws Prison Terms
A key figure in a credit card skimming operation has received a lengthy prison sentence.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 8, 20261 min read
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Van Alstyne Feels North Texas's AI-Fueled Demand for Electricians
North Texas is experiencing a significant shortage of electricians and HVAC technicians.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 8, 20261 min read
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North Texas Home Prices Rise Faster Than Incomes Near Van Alstyne
Rapid growth in North Texas is pushing homeownership out of reach for many families.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 8, 20261 min read