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Glenn Heights’ second annual Teddy Bear Hospital focused on fun and learning

GLENN HEIGHTS – The recent second annual Teddy Bear Hospital in Glenn Heights was a great success. Hosted by Glenn Heights Fire Department and Ellis County Toys for Tots, not a bear went undiagnosed. A free community health and safety event designed to help children learn about wellness while having fun,

CPSC recalls - June 13

1. Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Joyin Recalls Sloosh Dive Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Impalement; Violate Federal Dive Sticks Ban More Details at

Abbott celebrates SpaceX dual listing in Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas

Abbott celebrates SpaceX dual listing in Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Friday celebrated SpaceX’s landmark decision to dual-list on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas as part of its historic initial public offering. “SpaceX embodies the bold spirit that defines Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Its decision to dual-list on Nasdaq Texas and the main Nasdaq

PUC and ERCOT directed to shield Texans from data center infrastructure costs

AUSTIN ⎯ Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate steps to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion. “Data centers must operate in ways that reduce costs for residential electricity customers, do

Governor deploys state resources to combat New World screwworm

Governor deploys state resources to combat New World screwworm

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing and updated Texans on the state’s response following confirmation of a New World screwworm (NWS) detection in Texas. The Governor also issued a disaster declaration for Zavala and Uvalde Counties. “I am issuing an updated statewide disaster declaration to make two

CPSC recalls - June 5

1. Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Wyze Labs Recalls Solar Cam Pan Security Cameras Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards More Details

Texas reports first suspected New World screwworm case; ag commissioner criticizes USDA response

AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today responded to the first suspected case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas, criticizing the United States Department of Agriculture for what he called a slow, bureaucratic, and incomplete response that allowed the pest to advance unchecked through Mexico and reach American soil.