Drone, Firefighting Aircraft have Near Miss During Recent Wildfire

A federally contracted helicopter delivering water to the 150-acre Barth Fire in Caldwell County near Austin almost collided with a hobbyist drone that came within feet of the aircraft Aug. 18.

31st Annual CANstruction Dallas Competition and Exhibit to Benefit North Texas Food Bank

CANstruction Dallas, an annual design and build event of giant canned food structures benefitting the North Texas Food Bank, began Saturday, August 26, 2023, and runs through Sunday, September 10, 2023, at NorthPark Center.

Barbie

Recently, it came to my attention that I was one of the remaining four Americans who had not seen “Barbie.” In case you’re one of the other three, “Barbie” is a wildly popular movie that is making waves in all the headlines. The New York Times recently said that “Barbie” is “...

State Fair of Texas Announces New Safety Measure: After 5 p.m. Minors Policy

The State Fair of Texas is proud to be a family-friendly environment for visitors of all ages to celebrate all things Texan. As an added safety measure, the State Fair is implementing an AFTER 5 P.M. MINORS POLICY. During the 2023 State Fair of Texas, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Universal Truths Number 2

A few weeks ago, I submitted a list of universal truths that I think we can all recognize and maybe even agree with. In today’s culture of division, isn’t it a pleasant and nice truth to simply agree? I concur and couldn’t agree more.

Under New State Law, Texas Will Bill Electric Vehicle Drivers an Extra $200 a Year

Plano resident Tony Federico bought his Tesla five years ago in part because he hated spending lots of money on gas. But that financial calculus changed slightly on Sept. 1, when Texas started charging electric vehicle drivers an additional fee of $200 each year.

Prepare Meals Together as a Family

Families that want to spend more time together can find a fun way to do just that by working together on something they already do each day. Cooking meals together as a family can add some fun to a task that’s already a part of many families’ daily routines.

The Similarities and Differences Between Rugby and Football

Fall and winter are prime seasons for scholastic athletes. Two of the more popular sports fans can enjoy this time of year include rugby and American football. These games share many similarities, but they also have some notable differences.

Will Texas’ New Fentanyl Awareness Curriculum for Public Schools Succeed Where Other Anti-Drug Messaging Failed?

More than 40 years after former First Lady Nancy Reagan launched her famous “Just Say No” advertising campaign, Texas and the rest of the nation are once again trying to combat youth drug use through public school awareness programs.

Texas Asked Residents to Conserve Power for Four Consecutive Days Amid Intense Heat

The state’s grid operator asked Texans to conserve electricity for the fourth consecutive day Sunday as intense heat threatened to cause a power-supply emergency. It’s the sixth such request made in 11 days to avoid demand for power exceeding how much was available.