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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

Texas Stock Exchange receives SEC approval

Texas Stock Exchange receives SEC approval

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange for receiving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval to operate as a national securities exchange. “Texas is swiftly becoming America’s financial hub,” said Governor Abbott. “I congratulate the Texas Stock Exchange for the launch of Texas’ own trading

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Therapy dog to visit Arabella of Red Oak residents

RED OAK, TX — Roses are red, violets are, well, not necessary – because Gabe, the lovable therapy dog from Heart of Texas Pet Therapy, has them covered. On Wednesday, October 22, at 3 p.m., Arabella of Red Oak senior residents will get their own ‘rose ceremony’ with none other than

Ozone Action Day: Saturday, Oct. 11

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution

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Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival opens Saturday

The time has arrived! The ALL-NEW Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival opens for its inaugural season this Saturday, October 11, 2025! The producers of Scarborough Renaissance Festival® invite you to enter the enchanting world of Scarborough’s Hollow filled with magic, mischief and Autumn wonder. Visitors will enjoy live

TWC welcomes new chairman and new commissioner representing the public

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott recently named Joe Esparza as chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission and also appointed Brent Connett as TWC’s new commissioner representing the public, for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2031. “I am deeply grateful to Governor Abbott for the opportunity to serve

STAR Transit expands mobility services in Wilmer

WILMER, TX – Star Transit recently expanded its mobility service in the City of Wilmer. Starting Oct. 1, STAR Transit began offering STARNow, same-day, on-demand rides. Residents may also utilize Demand Response (Dial-a-Ride) to schedule trips up to two weeks in advance. “Reliable transportation is essential for connecting our residents to