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Governor highlights new laws that went into effect Sept. 1

Governor highlights new laws that went into effect Sept. 1

PRESS RELEASE – AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that go into effect September 1. These laws reflect several legislative priorities the Governor worked closely with members of the House and Senate to pass and sign into law.

Abbott announces $1.6 million in career training grants to six north central Texas schools

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced six career training grants totaling over $1,613,200 to six north central Texas schools, including Navarro College, to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support

Battle of the Badges: Local heroes face off in friendly competition for a cause

Battle of the Badges: Local heroes face off in friendly competition for a cause

Waxahachie, TX – It’s time to rally behind your local heroes! The first annual Battle of the Badges Car Seat Inspection Competition kicks off in Ellis County for an exciting two-day event of passenger safety and friendly rivalry between our first responders. This year's event will take place

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Southern Dallas developer shares plans for grocery store, hospital, more in Wilmer

WILMER, TX – On the heels of Wilmer City Council’s recent recognition of southern Dallas developer Mike Rader’s ongoing development and support of the city, last week, the President of Prime Rail Interests, LLC and Prime 45 Development, LLC spoke to the council about his upcoming projects. Rader told

Back-to-school seatbelt and car seat safety: Ensure your child's safety

As the school year kicks off, it's essential that parents ensure their children are as safe as possible when traveling to and from school. One of the most important aspects of vehicle safety is making sure that children are properly restrained in their car seats or seatbelts. A

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State Fair to host sensory-friendly mornings for the seventh year

DALLAS – For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8, and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs’ mission. Therefore, the Fair

Yondr Group announces 550MW campus in Lancaster

Yondr Group announces 550MW campus in Lancaster

Yondr Group, a leading global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centers, has secured a 163-acre site in Lancaster, Texas, just south of Dallas to develop a campus with the capacity to accommodate 550MW critical IT load. Situated in one of the nation’s most sought-after data center corridors,