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Wilmer receives $25,000 from QTS Data Centers for community fire safety support

WILMER, TX – The City of Wilmer recently received a $25,000 donation to the National Fire Council on behalf of the Wilmer Fire Department from QTS Data Centers. QTS is well known for their community involvement in Wilmer. Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta said, “This generous donation continues the QTS Data

2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest opens for entries

2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest opens for entries

DALLAS – It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today, Oct. 22. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese Bootmaker boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica

Photo of Little Big Texas at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas wraps its 2025 run, sets dates for 2026

DALLAS – The 2025 State Fair of Texas has come to a close – yet the memories made this season continue to shine across the Lone Star State. During its 24-day run, the 2025 State Fair welcomed an estimated 2 million people through its gates, each adding their own story to

Important reminders about early voting, which starts Oct. 20 for the constitutional amendment election

Important reminders about early voting, which starts Oct. 20 for the constitutional amendment election

AUSTIN —Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that in-person, early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 Election. “Early voting is an opportunity to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at a time and place that may be more convenient

Photo of a fall festival.

The magic and mischief continue into the second weekend of Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival

On Saturday, October 18th, the magic & mischief continue into the second weekend of the ALL-NEW Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, bringing new entertainment and a fun competition for visitors to enjoy along with 5 stages of live entertainment, the kids’ activities, an artisan village, seasonal attractions, and

Ozone Action Days: Tuesday, Oct. 14-Thursday, Oct. 16

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 16. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels

Texas' 10th annual Texas HireAbility Campaign underway

Texas' 10th annual Texas HireAbility Campaign underway

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission for the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and their contributions in the workplace. “Every October, we honor the