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Remember to ‘shop small’ this holiday season

MAIN STREET AMERICA – With the holiday season underway, there’s no better time to champion the independent businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs who bring life to our Main Streets. Shopping small is a powerful way to invest in your local economy while discovering one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

$14 Million-plus in career training grants awarded across Texas

$14 Million-plus in career training grants awarded across Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that 52 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants totaling more than $14 million have been awarded to Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. Local recipients include Texas State Technical College, which

Abbott appoints Wilhelm as judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County

Abbott appoints Wilhelm as judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm of Midlothian is a

TML recognizes Glenn Heights councilmember for service

GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights recently announced that Councilmember Travis Bruton has received formal recognition from Texas Municipal League President Allison Heyward for his dedicated service on the TML State Legislative Committee. Councilmember Bruton served alongside municipal leaders from across Texas, helping shape legislative priorities that support cities

Wilmer mayor receives Texas Municipal League’s CMO designation

WILMER – Wilmer’s Mayor Sheila Petta recently earned a Certified Municipal Official designation from the Texas Municipal League. The achievement is the compilation of 72 hours of advanced municipal training in areas such as governance, leadership, finance, and ethics. The CMO designation recognizes a commitment to continued learning, effective leadership,

Nasdaq Texas’ launch celebrated

Nasdaq Texas’ launch celebrated

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the announcement by Nasdaq Inc. to launch its own Texas financial exchange, Nasdaq Texas. Nasdaq Texas will be a new dual listing venue aimed to expand services across the state and grow investment opportunities to United States investors. “Texas is the financial services capital

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TSTC’s MEI Technology Data Center Pathway program graduates first cohort

RED OAK – Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus celebrated its first graduates from the MEI (Mechanical, Electrical, and Information) Technology Data Center Pathway program on Monday, Nov. 17. Eleven graduates received their certificates of completion from Compass Datacenters, a data center management company that partnered with TSTC to