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Gooden Introduces Bill to Expose Foreign Influence in U.S. Think Tanks, Nonprofits

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) reintroduced the Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act, a transformative piece of legislation designed to increase transparency and safeguard American policy from foreign manipulation.

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Willis Carrier and Problem Solving

Billie Kasper

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

This time of year reminds all of us how grateful we are to Willis Carrier-the inventor of modern air conditioning.

course, by Sgt. Haley. The ceremony drew smiles and applause from att endees, many of whom brought their families to witness the occasion.

K-9 Kyle Sworn In as Newest Member of Talty Police Department

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

In a proud and heartwarming ceremony held at Talty City Hall on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the City of Talty officially welcomed its newest officer: K-9 Kyle.

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Positive Adult Role Models Benefit Kids

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

Children begin learning about life early on from the people who surround them. From the earliest age, youngsters mimic their parents and look to caregivers to guide their development and demonstrate proper behavior.

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BBB Tip: Be Wary of “Storm Chasers” as the DFW Area Recovers from Tornadoes

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

As communities near the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex assess damage from tornadoes that touched down recently, many residents face the difficult task of starting the recovery process. With storm season just beginning, more severe weather may be on the horizon.

Texas Department of Public Safety vehicles outside of the state Capitol on Aug. 11, 2021. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

Texas DPS Makes Arrest After Warning State Lawmakers of “Credible Threats” Tied to Capitol Protest

Renzo Downey And Ayden Runnels

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.

Luke placed a corn feeder adjacent his heavily loaded pear tree in hopes of giving the wild hogs invading his place something other than his delicious pears to eat.

OUTDOORS

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

WITH LUKE CLAYTON This past week was a good one for your old outdoor scribe.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an unexpected job loss. And it may cause stress over your financial situation.

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Randy Doyle Crow Convicted of Two Counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact with Own Granddaughter

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:52

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today that 65-year-old Randy Doyle Crow of Kaufman, Texas has been sentenced to 20 years in the Texas penitentiary for the offense of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact after a week-long trial before Honorable Judge Casey Blair in the 86th...

Reviving a Relic

Submitted By Kasey Hovis

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 05:00

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the upcoming renovations to the Kaufman County Courthouse in downtown Kaufman. It was an exciting morning, with many in attendance.