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Wilmer recognizes southern Dallas development giant Mike Rader

WILMER, TX – The Wilmer City Council recognized much loved southern Dallas developer Mike Rader at a recent city council meeting presenting him with a proclamation for his ongoing development and support of the city. Rader is the President of Prime Rail Interests, LLC and Prime 45 Development, LLC. The city

Ozone Action Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Aug. 12-13

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, August 12, and Wednesday, August 13, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels

City of Ferris selected as filming location for ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff, ‘Rio Palo’

(Editor's note: City officials provided the following update Aug. 21: 101 Studios has confirmed the series will star Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, who will reprise their “Yellowstone” roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Joining them will be Finn Little, who will reprise his role as Carter,

TWC chairman leaves for new role

TWC chairman leaves for new role

AUSTIN – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman Bryan Daniel was recently appointed to serve as President of the NYSE Texas. He will conclude his service to TWC on August 10, 2025. “Serving as Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission has been a tremendous honor,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “I am

State Fair of Texas announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists

State Fair of Texas announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists

DALLAS – August 6, 2025 – It’s fry-nal countdown time for some of the most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards presented by Karbach Brewing Company. For the first time ever,

Texas’ next Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend is Aug. 8-10

Texas’ next Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend is Aug. 8-10

(Editor’s note: The following information is compiled from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website, comptroller.texas.gov.) The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual

Back-to-school personal safety: Ensuring every student's well-being on and off campus

As we send our children back to school, it’s essential to ensure they feel both physically and emotionally safe in their learning environments. Whether it’s handling bullying, practicing emergency drills, or staying safe online, here are some important tips for parents and educators to help protect students throughout