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Gene Haas Foundation gives $80,000 statewide through The TSTC Foundation to support Precision Machining program
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Anyone can dream up an idea, but it takes manufacturing to bring that dream to life. “Without manufacturing, nothing gets made,” said Matt Sykora, a representative for Haas Automation. Such a crucial facet of the economy requires highly trained workers, which Texas State Technical College works to provide with its Precision Machining…
Read MorePets Fur People Pet of the Week – Fluffy
Fluffy is a 7-year-old Pyrenees mix. She is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. Fluffy is a big girl – tipping the scales at 100 pounds. She had a difficult life before coming to Pets Fur People. Fluffy never received love and affection from her previous owner. This sweet…
Read MoreThree suspects indicted by grand jury for second degree felony timber fraud in Liberty County
January 7, 2022 COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Three suspects were indicted by a grand jury in Liberty County on the charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, a second degree felony, on December 15, 2021. Anthony Major, Willie Johnson and Roderick Parks are accused of conspiring together to steal $102,776.76 of timber revenue through their…
Read MoreState’s Financial Crimes Intelligence Center Opens In Tyler
AUSTIN – The Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, which will coordinate law enforcement investigations into credit card skimmers, officially opened today in Tyler during a ceremony at the center. House Bill 2106 (87th Texas Legislature, regular session) created the FCIC, which will operate as a partnership between the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Smith County…
Read MoreReward Increased for January’s Featured Fugitive from Duncanville
AUSTIN – The reward for Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Bobby Joe Flores Jr., who’s this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $6,000 for information leading to his arrest if tips are received during January. Flores, 34, is wanted for continuous sexual abuse of a young child and failure to comply with sex…
Read MoreStudents named to Harding University Dean’s list
SEARCY, AR (01/06/2022)– The following students are among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2021 semester. Hunter McNeel, a Junior studying health studies, of Gilmer (75644) Drew McNeel, a Senior studying kinesiology & health with a teaching license, of Gilmer (75644) Sydnee Parker, a…
Read MoreTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Panola County Fatal
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 2 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 1/5/2022 8:48 AM County: Panola Location: US 79, approximately two miles west of Carthage, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph Vehicle 1: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle 2: 2012 Ford F-250 Driver 1: Deceased Aaron R. Allen, male, 31 YOA, of…
Read MoreKilgore College recognized to national list of top-performing programs
By CHRIS CRADDOCK Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has ranked three Kilgore College programs as some of the best in the nation. The research identifies top programs based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost and reputation, comparing 704 programs from 2,900 universities and colleges across the United States.…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott, TDEM Ready State Resources In Response To Elevated Fire Weather Throughout Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to elevated fire weather through the end of the week across the state. The Texas A&M Forest Service warns that elevated fire weather is forecast for the Panhandle, South Plains, Hill Country, and West Texas today through the…
Read MoreTexas natural gas production dropped during recent cold front, reviving concerns about electric grid
By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Jan. 5, 2022 “Texas natural gas production dropped during recent cold front, reviving concerns about electric grid” 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…
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