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July 23, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to continue practicing social distancing and support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free…
Comanche, Texas – July in Texas is full of sun, swimming pools, barbecues and tons of fun activities for children. Many children have the opportunity to enjoy their summer vacation by attending camps, participating in sports or having a summer job, but there are many children in foster care …
As 10:00 a.m. neared closer on Monday morning on July 19 the Comanche County Commissioners’ Court grew larger as the public hearing portion was set to begin.
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (Texas Real Estate Research Center) – “A feverish demand for land, accompanied by a dearth of listings for sale, propelled Texas prices up a remarkable 16.29 percent in the second quarter,” says the land expert for the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas …
Texas Parks and Wildlife classroom event offers certification
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake, and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River basins as ‘infested’ with invasive zebra mussels. Infested status signifies that there is an established, reproducing population of zebra mu…
AUSTIN – As temperatures rise this summer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging the public to take extra safety precautions to avoid some common heat-related dangers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
BROWNWOOD – June 18, 2021 – Howard Payne University recognized 227 students for academic success during the spring 2021 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s list, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.5-3.64 gr…
WACO, Texas – June 11, 2021 – Summer has arrived with its higher temperatures and water conditions suitable for the spread of an uncommon but usually fatal illness that can occur when water goes up your nose, after, for instance, swimming, diving, skiing, or other water recreation.
Buckingham will begin the campaign with over $2,000,000, major statewide endorsements, and a strong finance team.
Tarleton State University names two alumni cheerleaders from Comanche High School to 2021-2022 TSU squad! Matthew Martin and Josh Johnson were named to the team.
Bosque River President Jane Klein of Stephenville, Registrar Carol Dismukes of Bluff Dale and member Dr. Jana Burch of Bynum recently returned from the 130th Convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas which was held in San Antonio. Over 400 members of the organization attended. Bos…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind drivers to travel safely as we close out May and head into the Memorial Day holiday. Monday, May 24, through Monday, May 31, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will participate in Click It or Ticket, an enforcement campaign to e…
Blessings, the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio located at 120 E. Black Blackjacks Street has received the “Gold Medallion” award for meeting Merle Norman’s standards of excellence for customer service.
The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas made a field trip to visit the newly restored home of member Dr. Jana Burch in Bynum, TX.
Mirian Marquez (above) is the Valedictorian at Blanket ISD and James Simpson (below) is the Salutatorian. Mirian Marquez is the daughter of Rafael and Celia Marquez of Comanche. She has attended Blanket ISD since Pre-k to senior year participating in multiple athletic and UIL academic activi…
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.
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July 23, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to continue practicing social distancing and support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free…
Comanche, Texas – July in Texas is full of sun, swimming pools, barbecues and tons of fun activities for children. Many children have the opportunity to enjoy their summer vacation by attending camps, participating in sports or having a summer job, but there are many children in foster care …
As 10:00 a.m. neared closer on Monday morning on July 19 the Comanche County Commissioners’ Court grew larger as the public hearing portion was set to begin.
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (Texas Real Estate Research Center) – “A feverish demand for land, accompanied by a dearth of listings for sale, propelled Texas prices up a remarkable 16.29 percent in the second quarter,” says the land expert for the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas …
Texas Parks and Wildlife classroom event offers certification
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake, and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River basins as ‘infested’ with invasive zebra mussels. Infested status signifies that there is an established, reproducing population of zebra mu…
AUSTIN – As temperatures rise this summer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging the public to take extra safety precautions to avoid some common heat-related dangers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
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