Carving Out a Unique Legacy
October 10, 2024 – by Jeff Williford TYLER — For most people, free time is spent unwinding or pursuing a hobby. But for TxDOT equipment operator Casey Berryhill, that spare time is dedicated to something a bit more hands-on – crafting custom knives at Berryhill Knifeworks, a business he built from scratch. While his knives have garnered special recognition and a passionate following, things did not start out so sharp. “My son...
Texas’ “One Pill Kills” Multimedia Campaign Garners Over 1.5 Billion Impressions
October 10, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas’ “One Pill Kills” multimedia awareness campaign garnered over 1.5 billion impressions since September 2023—nearly double the projected amount—through advertising on social media, podcasts, digital displays, billboards, and other media. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will continue this successful campaign...
Workshop and Meeting at Daphne Prairie set for October 26th, 2024
The workshop is sponsored by: Native Prairies Association of Texas, BF Hicks, Owner of Daphne Prairie, Bluestem Environmental Consultants Date & Time: October 26, 2024; 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Cost: Free (Lunch Provided) Location: Daphne Prairie, Meet at the Barn Agenda: 9:00 — 9:30 — Welcome & Coffee Social 9:30- 10:30 — Grasses of NE Texas — Identification, Biology, Distribution, Importance (Includes hands on and close up look at...
26TH Annual Wildfire Academy Begins This Week at Camp Swift
26th Annual Wildfire Academy begins this week at Camp Swift October 10, 2024 – BASTROP, Texas – The 26th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas, this week. The academy will take place October 11- 23, 2024.Each year, firefighters travel across the state and nation to attend the academy to continue their education and earn...
Saving Lives One Car Seat at a Time
October 10, 2024 – By Lauren Macias-Cervantes – EL PASO – Dozens of adults across the state are heading back into the classroom to help keep children safe on Texas roadways. The most recent set of graduates completed a 32-hour course over four days in El Paso to earn a National Child Passenger Safety Certification. “We do have people thinking ‘how hard can it be to install a car seat’,” said TxDOT Lead Instructor...
How to Plan for the 2024 Red River Rivalry; What to Know Before You Go
October 10, 2024 – State Fair or Texas – A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners, has been played at the State Fair since 1929 – making 2024 the 95th consecutive neutral ground showdown. As of 2024, these two esteemed schools are now housed under the NCAA Southeastern Conference (SEC), making for an...
Paxton Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement in Marriott’s Customer Data Breach
October 10, 2024 – Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with Marriott International, Inc., that resolves an investigation into a breach of one of the company’s reservation databases. The breach exposed 131 million guest records pertaining to customers in the United States and these records included contact information, gender, dates of birth, legacy Starwood Preferred Guest information, reservation information,...
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce $50 Million For Hurricane Beryl, Derecho Debris Removal
October 10, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announced the approval of $50 million to help Texas communities with debris removal across disaster-declared counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho Storm that hit Houston in May...
ERCOT Redesigns Mobile App to Enhance User Experience
October 9, 2024 – Austin, TX – Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced the release of the newly enhanced ERCOT mobile app. The mobile app was redesigned to empower users with easy access to transparent, reliable, and real-time information on ERCOT grid conditions and operations. “We are committed to providing reliable information on real-time grid conditions and operations that is easily...
Don’t Forget: Food Drive for Community Chest This October
October 9, 2024 – Community Chest in Sulphur Springs is running low on food. You can help make a difference for people facing food insecurity in Hopkins County. Something like a jar peanut butter or sack of flour will be greatly appreciated. Drop off locations are listed below. Find out more about Community Chest by clicking here.
