US Department of Labor Recovers $61K for 140 Workers after Investigations Find Restaurants Kept Tips
Business operators assessed $7,200 in penalties for shortchanging employees August 28, 2024 – LUBBOCK, TX – Many people who work in the restaurant industry depend on tips in exchange for good service which, like quality food at fair prices, can bring customers back and allow their employer to succeed. Despite the need for good service, the U.S. Department of Labor too often finds restaurant employers, including three businesses...
CBP officers seize $3M in cocaine at Rio Grande City Port of Entry
August 8, 2025 – RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $3 million in cocaine in a single enforcement action. Packages containing 228 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry. “Our frontline officers continue to exercise vigilance in the cargo environment and their inspection...
Sloanstead Goods Farm Stand Open in Sulphur Springs
August 27, 2024 – Sulphur Springs resident Grace Sloan has opened a Farm Stand stocked with goodies on Jefferson St. The stand is stocked with sourdough loaves, scones, cookies, muffins other breads (such as baguettes, sandwich loaves, bagels, english muffins and focaccias). On Saturdays, she features cinnamon rolls! I don’t put the same stuff out every day, so I always recommend people check my socials to see what we have...
Students Urged to Start School BBQ Teams to Compete at Regional Texas HSBBQ League Qualifier – Saturday October 19, 2024
August 27, 2024 – The HighSchoolBBQLeague is urging high school and middle school students to form BBQ Teams to compete against other student teams in organized competitions across the state. The NHSBBQA is the official event and competition sanctioning body for High School BBQ teams across the nation. The group intends to inspire and prepare students for life by creating a nation-wide competitive High School BBQ (HSBBQ) league...
Rodeo celebrates Texas students with $1.2 million in Achievement Scholarships
Aug 26, 2024 – The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials are proud to award $1.2 million dollars of additional education funding to 101 of the finest Texas college students through the Rodeo’s Achievement Scholarship Program. The Achievement Scholarships are awarded to current Rodeo scholars who are working toward an undergraduate degree, have completed four semesters and at least 60 hours of coursework, and have a...
Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6
AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit in Texas state waters out to nine nautical miles. Under an agreement between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Marine Fisheries Service, TPWD can establish the opening...
DPS Recognizes Courageous Acts at August PSC Meeting
August 26, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. Commissioners and Director McCraw presented one Medal of Valor, three Director’s Awards, five Lifesaving Awards and one Unit Citation. “These awards highlight some of the most selfless acts of heroism in...
Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge
High school students who are members of Texas FFA or Texas 4-H are eligible to participate in the Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge. This challenge provides an opportunity for students to develop problem-solving and communication skills, while learning more about agriculture. This year’s contest dates are Sept. 28-29. The contest will be held at the BASE at Extraco Events Center (4401 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710). Click here...
CBP officers seize $1.8 million in methamphetamine at Progreso Port of Entry
August 26, 2024 – PROGRESO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Progreso Port of Entry seized nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $1.8 million in a single enforcement action. Packages containing 196 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Progreso International Bridge. “Our frontline CBP officers remain vigilant on narcotic interdiction. This seizure...
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
August 23, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class A-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address. A-2024 is the department’s 175th recruit class. 130 Trooper Trainees were originally selected to begin the DPS Academy on January 29, and of those 130 only...
