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TCEQ: Wednesday, July 30, is another Ozone Action Day

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, July 30, 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

Glenn Heights back-to-school bash set for Aug. 9

GLENN HEIGHTS, TX – For Glenn Heights’ students heading back to school, make the city’s Back-to-School Bash on August 9 from 8 a.m. to noon your first stop to meet new friends and pick up school supplies. The Back-to-School Bash will be held at Glenn Heights’ City Center, 1938

Glenn Heights selected for 2025’s Put Us on the Map Challenge

GLENN HEIGHTS, TX – The City of Glenn Heights was selected as one of the 37 cities for the 2025 Put Us on the Map Challenge. That means the city’s metrics and data is now available on the @NYU City Health Dashboard to see how it stacks up to statistics

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Day for Tuesday, July 29

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, July 29, 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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TSTC Drafting and Design graduate puts love of drawing to use as a structural technician

RED OAK – Rachel Stem-Goolsby changed her major several times before deciding what to pursue. “I took a few business classes right before I realized I wanted to actually do something that I liked to do, which was drawing,” the DeSoto native said. “I looked at all sorts of schools for

Early diagnosis makes a difference in Alzheimer’s care

Ellis County, TX — Early detection of Alzheimer’s and dementia can significantly improve outcomes for individuals and their families, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service urges Ellis County residents to recognize the importance of early diagnosis. “Identifying Alzheimer’s in its early stages allows individuals to access

Texas’ civilian labor force growth rate continues to outpace the nation

Texas’ civilian labor force growth rate continues to outpace the nation

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ civilian labor force achieved another new record high of 15,850,100 after adding 10,800 people over the month and marking 60 of 62 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 237,800 people. Texas added 198,300 jobs over the year