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Jacob of Waxahachie appointed to Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

Jacob of Waxahachie appointed to Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed 21 members to the Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. Among the members is Kathryn Jacob of Waxahachie, who is the president and CEO of The Archway (formerly known as SafeHaven) of

AG office issues warning about smart TV ‘spying’

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert both warning Texans about the dangers of smart TVs spying on them, as well as providing general guidance as to how to turn off the invasive technology. Earlier this week, Ken Paxton sued five major TV companies, including some with

Loloi distribution facility in Ennis to bring more than 380 new jobs

Loloi distribution facility in Ennis to bring more than 380 new jobs

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Loloi, Inc., a textile brand leader, is building a distribution facility of more than 1 million square feet in Ennis, creating more than 380 new jobs and $20 million in capital investment as part of a multi-phase distribution headquarters development. A Texas Enterprise

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TSTC's North Texas campus holds fall commencement

RED OAK – With more than 1,500 graduates completing their programs this fall semester, Texas State Technical College continues to play a critical role in strengthening the Texas workforce. More than 50 students graduated from the North Texas campus on Monday, Dec. 8. Over the past 10 years, TSTC has

Texas State Securities Board urges vigilance: Don’t let fraudsters ruin your holidays

AUSTIN – With the holiday season underway, the Texas State Securities Board wants to caution Texans that investment scams and financial fraud increase during the season. Increases in online shopping, social media advertising, charitable donations, financial transactions using P2P platforms like Venmo and Zelle, and consumer distraction provide advantageous vulnerabilities for

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Wilmer residents take advantage of turkey and ham distribution for Thanksgiving

WILMER – The city of Wilmer distributed 50 turkeys and 50 hams this past week to residents celebrating Thanksgiving. Mayor Sheila Petta and city Councilmember Sergio Campos and city staff distributed the turkeys and hams as part of the city’s Turkey Giveaway at the Wilmer Community Center. QTS Data Centers

Ferris municipal government leader earns Doctorate in Public Administration

FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams has earned the Doctor of Public Administration degree from Liberty University’s Helms School of Government, completing an applied research project that directly examined how to strengthen the way the municipal government serves residents. His doctoral research project focused on organizational challenges and operational