Leave a reply Fluoride – Find alternate water for young children City of Ferris says Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on January 20, 2017 by Staff ReportFERRIS — The City of Ferris, Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have determined that the fluoride levels in the public water supply exceed the maximum allowed amount of 4 ml/L. Read more
Leave a reply Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus shutting down this year Posted in Surrounding Areas on January 15, 2017 by Staff ReportELLENTON, FLORIDA — Feld Entertainment Inc., parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment, announced today that the iconic 146-year-old circus would hold its final performances later this year. Read more
Leave a reply China threatens Trump as Texas politicians meet with Taiwan President Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on January 09, 2017 by PublisherHOUSTON — Over the weekend Texas politicians met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen following threats of revenge from China to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Read more
Leave a reply State health officials investigating mumps outbreaks Posted in Feature, Surrounding Areas on December 24, 2016 by Staff ReportNORTH TEXAS — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is investigating two outbreaks of mumps in North Texas, including an outbreak believed to be tied to four cheerleading competitions. Read more
Leave a reply Reward offered in burglary of Maypearl Post Office Posted in Surrounding Areas on December 16, 2016 by Staff ReportMAYPEARL — Following the burglary of the Maypearl Post Office, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $5,000 reward. Read more
Leave a reply Texas included in potential terrorist threat before Tuesday Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on November 04, 2016 by PublisherAUSTIN – State officials in three states have confirmed that they have been notified by federal intelligence of a potential terrorist attack against the U.S. by Al Qaeda before Tuesday's elections. Read more
Leave a reply DPS increases school bus safety efforts Posted in Surrounding Areas on October 17, 2016 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — In conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19-23), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers that it is illegal to pass any school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal – either flashing red lights or a stop sign. Read more
Leave a reply Texas Lt. Gov. announces major initiative for first responders Posted in Surrounding Areas on October 13, 2016 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced an initiative Wednesday to better protect police and support the families of Texas first responders. Read more
