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Texas pecan growers monitor tariffs, markets during harvest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas pecan growers are about to find out what the front line of an international trade war is like. The Austin American-Statesman reports the 2018 harvest is gearing up amid widespread anxiety over the price of the official Texas state nut. China — the top buyer of U.S. pecans — slapped…
Read MoreRetail gasoline prices increase this week
COPPELL, Texas (AP) — Texas and nationwide retail gasoline prices increased this week. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump statewide rose 3 cents to reach an average $2.65 per gallon. Drivers across the country face gasoline prices 4 cents higher than a week ago at an average $2.91 per gallon.…
Read MoreStudent dies, 3 more hurt in North Texas school bus crash
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — School officials say a child was killed and three others were injured when their school bus crashed and burst into flames in suburban Dallas. The Mesquite Independent School District says a bus carrying 42 students from Terry Middle School crashed Wednesday afternoon. Aerial video shows the bus lying on its side…
Read MoreIt’s Time for Texas’ Third Annual Pollinator BioBlitz
In support of Texas’ third statewide Pollinator BioBlitz, organizations and sites around the state will be hosting a variety of events to get people outdoors to observe pollinators of all types in yards, natural areas, gardens, parks and community centers. Of course, you don’t have to visit a particular site to participate, your very own…
Read MoreThornberry discusses tax reform 2.0
The U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills last week as a part of “Tax Reform 2.0:” H.R. 6760 – “Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018,” “H.R. 6757 – “Family Savings Act of 2018,” and H.R. 6756 – “American Innovation Act of 2018.” These three bills build upon the “Tax Cuts…
Read MoreChillicothe city council approves audit, discusses economic development
CHILLICOTHE – Chillicothe city council members unanimously approved the city’s 2017-2018 audit report during a monthly business meeting Monday. The audit report was presented by Denise Foster of Quanah accounting firm Foster and Lambert. She said the firm gave the city a “good opinion” in its report which showed the city had net assets of…
Read MoreAttorney: Family of Dallas police shooting victim will sue
DALLAS (AP) — The family of a 26-year-old black man who authorities say was fatally shot by a white Dallas police officer after she mistook his apartment for her own intends to file a federal lawsuit claiming excessive use of force. Attorney Lee Merritt said Wednesday that Botham Jean’s family will name Amber Guyger and…
Read MoreDPS to Host Commercial Vehicle Training
CHILDRESS – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will host a commercial vehicle training day Thursday, September 27, in Childress. The training will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Click here to read the full story.
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