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$138 billion Texas transportation investment announced

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 26 a new 10-year Texas Department of Transportation plan with a projected investment of $138 billion. “Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand a transportation system that keeps people and products moving safely and efficiently,” Abbott said. “This $138 billion investment will

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Big Tex to sport a new look at this year’s State Fair

The State Fair of Texas has announced two new partnerships relating to its iconic cowboy, Big Tex. The first is with Cavender’s Boot City, which will produce his shirt. The second is with Levi’s, which will produce his jeans. The State Fair of Texas and Cavender’s partnership

Texas looks to make property insurance more affordable

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Insurance to take several actions that put consumers first and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans who invest in their homes. “The average annual homeowners’ insurance premium in Texas has risen 79% in six years,” Abbott

Updated Aug. 17: Data centers agreeing to meet governor's standards and guidelines

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott continues to announce data centers that have agreed to comply with the standards and guidelines he established earlier this summer. Starting early in August, the announcements of those that have agreed to comply have included: • Aug. 6 – QTS Data Centers, Diode, Amazon, Google, and Chevron • Aug.

Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court awarded $200,000 grant

The Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court was announced Tuesday as the recipient of a $200,000 grant. The specialized court is offered through the 378th Judicial District Court, Judge William Wallace presiding. The Ellis County grant was part of more than $7.7 million in grant funding distributed by the

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Tax-Free Weekend starts tomorrow, Aug. 7

It’s Tax-Free Weekend again! This year, the annual event runs from Friday, Aug, 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. Throughout the weekend, families can purchase qualifying back-to-school items tax-free at retailers across the state. For more information about qualifying items visit the state comptroller’s

Tickets on sale for 'Farce of Nature' at Ennis Public Theatre

Tickets are on sale now for Ennis Public Theatre’s production of “Farce of Nature.” Directed by Samona Satterwhite, the comedy highlights a day in the life of the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Arkansas, where they own and operate the Reel ’Em Inn, “the finest little fishing lodge in the