CBP Officers Make Huge Bologna and Prescription Drug Bust at Presidio Port
No matter how your feel about the most dubious of lunch meats, Mexican bologna fetches a premium price north of the border. Estimates for it’s value range at around 10 to 20x markup once it reaches the US. September 26, 2024 – PRESIDIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 748 pounds Mexican bologna September 23, 2024. The prohibited meat was in a vehicle that...
Ad Campaign Could Help Expand Popular TxDOT Roadside Service Known as HERO
September 27, 2024 – By Laura Butterbrodt AUSTIN, TX — Revenue from ads could help expand the popular TxDOT program known as HERO that helps people stranded on roadsides throughout the state. The Texas Transportation Commission approved a new program today that will help provide additional funding to Safety Service Patrols, known in some parts of Texas as HERO or Highway Emergency Response Operator. Safety Service Patrols, which...
Paxton Vows to Fight Unlawful Firearms Bans in the Future
September 27, 2024 – With recent show down with the State Fair of Texas and City of Dallas over legal firearms carried on public property, Attorney General Ken Paxton vows to continue his fight. His lawsuit was rejected by a judge, and the Texas State Fair opened Friday long before his appeal process could complete. Paxton will continue to defend Texans’ right to lawfully carry a firearm on land owned or leased by governmental...
Texas Auto Show Unveils 2024 Vehicle Lineup at the State Fair of Texas
September 27, 2024 – Buckle up for the 2024 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top manufacturers. Since 1913, the auto show has been an important part of the State Fair of Texas, and the Fair is proud to continually provide an engaging environment where manufacturers can interact with consumers through displays and experiences. Whether you’re a diehard car fanatic or you...
Ghostly Glow Night at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum
September 26, 2024 – Commerce, Texas – With Halloween approaching, ghosts with a glowhave arrived at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. Ghostly Glow Night will be Saturday,October 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. Halloween costumesare encouraged to help give ghosts their glow. The event will include dark areas in the museum with glow flying saucers to keep theghosts away and glow frisbees to...
First Lady Abbott Congratulates Outstanding Women In Texas Government 2024 Honorees
September 25, 2024 – First Lady Cecilia Abbott congratulated the Outstanding Women in Texas Government 2024 honorees and delivered keynote remarks at the ceremony hosted by the Governor’s Commission for Women and the State Agency Council in Austin. “I truly believe that women who invest in themselves and inspire change in others represent the greatest potential for growth in Texas,” said First Lady Abbott....
Paxton Takes on Sagebrush Lizard
September 24, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced that Texas will be suing the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Biden administration officials for declaring a rare lizard endangered earlier this year. dunes sagebrush lizard The dunes sagebrush lizard lives the southeastern part of New Mexico and west Texas. They rely on a species of oak to make their homes cooler....
Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day September 28
September 25, 2024 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation supporting the special day, saying in...
Black Cricket Time is Near
September 24, 2024 – Black field crickets, also known as Gryllus assimilis, are a common pest in Texas, especially in late summer and fall. Here are some facts to know about these these pesky critters: Black crickets are known to resurge when a summer drought is broken by heavy rainfall. They take this opportunity to swarm, find mates and lay eggs. During the day, black field crickets hide underground, but come out at night to...
State Fair of Texas Generates up to $680 Million Economic Impact for North Texas
September 25, 2024 – The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce its significant contribution to the North Texas economy, generating up to $680 million last year. This impressive impact underscores the State Fair’s vital role not only as a beloved cultural event but also as a major economic driver for the region. An economic impact study performed by Michael C. Carroll, Ph.D. and the Economics Research Group at the University...
