JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Cracking the Cracker Barrel Fiasco
By Jim “Pappy” Moore There are tremors in America over the direction the famous Cracker Barrel eatery and country store has taken. Long time customers are leaving by the droves. What is going on? It seems like a long time franchise in America is committing business suicide. Its customer base has been solid a long…
Read MoreFAMILY FUN TAKES FLIGHT WITH UNLIMITED CARNIVAL RIDES AT GRAPEFEST®
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (August 26, 2025) – It’s time for family fun and thrilling amusement park rides at the 39th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West, happening on Historic Main Street September 11, 12, 13 & 14. Thursday Night Ride Deal Kick off the festival on Thursday, September 11…
Read MoreKIMBELL PRESENTS CARAVAGGIO’S JUDITH BEHEADING HOLOFERNES (C. 1599–1600), ONE OF THE ARTIST’S MOST RENOWNED PAINTINGS
On loan from the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica in Rome, the painting will be on view September 14, 2025–January 11, 2026 August 29, 2025 FORT WORTH, TX— The Kimbell Art Museum announced today that it will display Caravaggio’s Judith Beheading Holofernes as a Guest of Honor on loan from the Gallerie Nazionali…
Read MoreUT Tyler Fall 2025 Art Exhibitions Announced
Public receptions, artist talks set for Sept. 4 and Sept. 11 in campus galleries TYLER, Texas (August 29, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler will present art exhibitions for the fall 2025 semester now through Friday, Oct. 31, on the main campus. “The UT Tyler Department of Art and Art History is excited…
Read MoreTexas House advances bill to levy stricter penalties on camps following the Hill Country flood
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 25, 2025 “Texas House advances bill to levy stricter penalties on camps following the Hill Country flood” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 29, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Read MoreKerr County youth camps appeal to Dan Patrick on proposed floodplain restrictions
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 29, 2025 “Kerr County youth camps appeal to Dan Patrick on proposed floodplain restrictions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreTHC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Aug. 29, 2025 “THC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreStock Show Rodeo Tickets On Sale September 8
Presale for FWSSR Insiders Opens September 4 at 10 a.m. FORT WORTH, TEXAS, August 29, 2025 – Rodeo tickets for the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo go on sale to the public, Monday September 8 at 10 a.m. Steeped in tradition while embodying today’s cowboy and cowgirl lifestyle vibe, the Fort Worth Stock…
Read MoreRoadwork Report Week of August 31 – September 6
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…
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