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Landmark Texas lawsuit puts Discord’s child safety practices under legal spotlight
Austin, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a landmark lawsuit against Discord, accusing the company of misleading parents and the public about the safety of its platform while exposing children in Texas to predators, sexual exploitation, extremist content, and other online dangers. The lawsuit marks a major…
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Texas banking industry takes center stage in Abbott’s economic growth message
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott used a major gathering of Texas bankers to make a bold case for the state’s place in the national economy, declaring Texas the financial capital of America during the Texas Bankers Association’s 141st Annual Convention. The announcement came during a fireside chat moderated by…
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Texas Gov. Abbott announces grants to prepare students for high-demand Texas jobs
Austin, Texas – East Texas students preparing for careers in health care, skilled trades, emergency services and other in-demand fields are getting a major boost through more than $2.5 million in new career training grants announced by Gov. Greg Abbott. The funding, awarded through the Texas Workforce Commission’s Jobs and…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces major investment in Texas Tech to strengthen critical infrastructure protections against foreign threats
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced last week that the Governor’s Public Safety Office has awarded $149 million to Texas Tech University to expand cybersecurity efforts and develop a new Electromagnetic Pulse testing site. The funding marks one of the largest recent investments aimed at strengthening protections for critical…
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Federal complaint alleges Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor conspired to distribute fentanyl known as “Pink Flamingo” and “Ghost”
Lubbock, Texas – A Texas Tech University professor and two Lubbock residents are facing federal charges after authorities alleged they were involved in a fentanyl trafficking operation that stretched across several months. United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that Daniel Taylor, 50, an assistant…
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Rockwall Christmas Company runs a giveaway and everyone can join multiple times
Rockwall, Texas — Exciting news: the local Rockwall Christmas Company is giving away a special Christmas box full of holiday decorations! The Fisher family, who has lived in Rockwall for over 20 years, is behind the company and its success. It’s not just a shop but a part of the…
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Mesquite names Javan Gonzalez new Visit Mesquite Manager, he took over on October 1
Mesquite, Texas – In a significant administrative update, the City of Mesquite has appointed Javan Gonzalez as the new Visit Mesquite Manager, effective from the 1st of October. Known for his exceptional digital marketing acumen, Mr. Gonzalez boasts a solid decade of experience from both public and private sectors. Javan…
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Lone Star State shines bright as Texas sets unprecedented employment records
Texas – In a jubilant acknowledgment of the Lone Star State’s burgeoning economic prowess, Governor Greg Abbott on Friday lauded Texas as a veritable juggernaut in the American job market, following the divulgence of August employment metrics. These newly released statistics illuminate not merely a transient spike, but a consistent,…
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Man and woman arrested for child injury at local school after severe injuries prompted investigation
Texas – In a troubling update from the Forney community, local police have arrested two residents—James Richard II and Syasandrea Conroy—on serious charges of harming a minor. These acts are considered first-degree felonies under Texas law. The arrests were made on Friday, September 8, after an in-depth investigation led by…
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Mesquite to host Patriot Day memorial event on 9/11
Mesquite, Texas – In a solemn act of community remembrance, the City of Mesquite is poised to organize a planned Patriot Day memorial ceremony scheduled to take place at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11th. The event will take place at Mesquite Freedom Park The gathering, to be held at…