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AUSTIN – Despite less traffic on the road in 2020 and a 2% reduction in motorcycle crashes, safety officials are alarmed by a 17% increase in Texas motorcycle fatalities compared to 2019. On average, a motorcyclist is killed in a crash on Texas roads every day—last year 482 died. Motorcyclis…
The annual meeting of the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association will meet on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the cemetery in northern Brown County, located approximately 14 miles north of Brownwood on US Highway 183N, then one mile west on Farm Road 2273. The business meeting will convene at 11:00 am…
(4/29/21) – Neighbors across the country will soon have an exciting opportunity to help change their communities for the better through State Farm Neighborhood Assist®. The program awards $25,000 grants to 40 nonprofit organizations to help fund neighborhood improvement projects.
Texans in the 126 counties* designated for disaster assistance who were affected by February’s severe winter storms and still need help have many resources to support their recovery efforts. Review FEMA’s recovery checklist to ensure you’ve taken all the steps in your federal assistance process:
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS – Caring Hearts for Children, a central Texas foster care and adoption agency, is partnering with the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council to showcase the artwork of those impacted by foster care during an upcoming art exhibit.
Governor Abbott announces extension for FEMA individual assistance registration period
April 21 is San Jacinto Day in Texas, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. On this date in 1836, General Sam Houston and the Texas Army defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican troops, winning independence for Texas in a battle that lasted only eighteen minutes. Though the battle…
Texas state parks offer a chance to enjoy bounteous blooms away from busy highways.
AUSTIN – An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email that asks them to validate their profile information with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. TDLR did not send the email, and the agency urges anyone who received it to delete the email without cli…
Arlington, Texas — March 22, 2021 — The 11th annual Texas Regional Radio and Music Awards Show was held Monday evening at the One Event Center in Arlington, Texas. In front of radio personalities, industry representatives and Texas Country artists, KYOX 94.3 FM “The OX” was awarded the 2021 …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — (Mar. 25, 2021) A group of Texas consumers and energy retailers announced today the formation of Texans for Fair Energy Billing (TXFEB). TXFEB educates consumers on how the decisions made by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and Electricity Reliability Council of …
March 26, 2021 A Longview man was sentenced yesterday to more than 30 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a child, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.
DALLAS — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) marks the one-year anniversary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by pledging its continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 fraud.
A Mansfield man will be spending time behind bars for criminal contempt, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 2001 homicide of James Charles “Jimmy” Schuessler. An increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible if the tip is received before the next feat…
CCMC is proud to announce that we will be offering Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines on Friday, March 26.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to HHS Acting Secretary Norris Cochran and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressing his frustration over the decision of the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Emergency Intake Site for Unaccompa…
The housing market has surprisingly been on the rise throughout the pandemic. As prospective homeowners continue to seek greener pastures, where and what are they looking for in a new home?
Enrolled Veterans aged 40 years and older
‘As anyone who has ever faced down a bully knows, when you decide to hide and not to fight, the bully wins’
AccuWeather forecasters have you covered on where in the U.S. allergy sufferers may need to stock up on tissues -- and keep the windows closed at times this upcoming season.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion spending bill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID bill:
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Time is running out for nominations for the 2021 class of the Tarleton State University Rodeo Hall of Fame.
The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas will resume meeting with a celebration of Texas History Month on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at First Presbyterian Church 1302 North Harbin Street in Stephenville.
The Cisco Writers Club meets at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4th, at the Hilton Center, 309 Conrad Hilton Blvd. in Cisco. We’re excited to welcome author and new member Shann Tajiah.
Today on March 2, 2021 Governor Abbott held a press conference in Lubbock, Texas at Montelongo’s restaurant. In that press conference Abbott provided some huge news that affects all of Texas. He stated “It is now time to open Texas 100%. Everybody who wants to work should have that opportuni…
AUSTIN, Texas, March 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On February 12, 2021,
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 2001 homicide of James Charles “Jimmy” Schuessler. An increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible if the tip is received before the next feat…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced two new members joining his district staff: District Director Bernadette Granger, and Odessa Regional Director Monica Gonzales-Maudlin.
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is on the ground in Texas helping winter storm survivors by moving water, fuel, blankets and other needed commodities. We’re emptying warehouses and purchasing new supplies to help alleviate impacts from these storm.
March is Texas History Month, a time to fly the Texas flag and celebrate our state’s unique history. Recognizing the importance of Texas history, the Legislature enacted legislation on June 20, 2003 declaring March 1-31 of every year as Texas History Month. Several key events which shaped th…
Some people in Comanche and around the area have been without power for over 24 hours. But the majority of the town of Comanche lost power around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16.
BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System is giving vaccination efforts in rural Texas a shot in the arm, rushing COVID-19 vaccinations to underserved communities. The vaccine push is targeting homebound Texans 65 years or older.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021- AUSTIN, TX- Today, an update from Governor Abbott’s office designated San Saba County as one of five counties receiving a State Mobile Vaccination Team this coming week.
AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 15, 2021 – Winter storm warnings are in effect, and the time to hunker down is now across a majority of the South Central states, as a major winter storm is bearing down on the region. Through Monday, many Southern cities that are not accustomed …
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was announced as a leader of the Texas Ag Task Force in Congress by the Lone Star State’s Republican delegation—the largest GOP delegation in Congress. Congressman Pfluger released a statement following the announcement of the task force:
Clue - The Play, presented at the Lyric Theater in Brownwood, will run February 19, 2021 through February 28, 2021.
February 5, 2021 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service surveys Texans on strengths, needs of communities.
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 1, 2021 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has a proud heritage which dates back to 1928 and has published a book which shares its more than 92 years of history titled From Cotton Picker to Store Keeper.
BEDFORD, Texas (January 28, 2021) There’s a longstanding Texas tradition for telling tales both tall and wide. But really now: An 18-month-old mayor who’s a shoo-in for a third term? A medieval castle hidden amid Austin’s thickets? A motel where the accommodations include tents, teepees and …
DALLAS, TX — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is warning regional taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments.
Comanche County Car Club cruises to Cross Plains, Texas
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