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Abbott, Google announce $40 billion investment at Midlothian press conference

MIDLOTHIAN — Gov. Greg Abbott joined Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Midlothian on Friday, Nov. 14, to announce Google's $40 billion investment in Texas as part of Google’s “Investing in America” initiative. The investment will boost cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with the development of

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It’s the final weekend for Scarborough’s Hollow 2025

One final day of Magic, Mischief and Autumn Wonder at Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival 2025 happens this Saturday November 15, 2025 in the Crown Meadow section of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival® site in Waxahachie, TX. Don’t miss the chance to experience the immersive world of Scarborough’s

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2025 Big Tex Business Masterclass graduates 19 members

DALLAS – The annual Big Tex Business Masterclass recently concluded with a graduation ceremony for 19 hardworking and dedicated entrepreneurs. The five-month cohort comprised of several small businesses provides participants with a classroom, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities for growth and exposure to the food and beverage industry. The Big Tex Business

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City of Glenn Heights celebrates a week of community engagement and connection

GLENN HEIGHTS, TX – The City of Glenn Heights wrapped up an eventful week filled with civic engagement, celebration, and wellness initiatives that brought residents together to learn, connect, and thrive. On Tuesday, October 28, Mayor Sonja A. Brown hosted her Q4 Let’s TACO ’Bout It Town Hall, where she

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Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival to host Dallas Mythics this Saturday

Tickets are going fast for the All-New Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival admission and Add-On Attractions, so visitors are encouraged to buy their tickets now before they sell out. Don't miss the Fall Fun at the Hollow! Scarborough’s Hollow is open Saturdays now through November

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 Bonilla