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Body As winter weather grips much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces.

Body Nine people were recently honored during STAR Transit’s Quarterly Driver Safety Meetings and Employee Appreciation Week. Rosalyn Bain was announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year, and Brock Vawter received the 2022 Driver of Year award.

Body Critically acclaimed actor/ singer and Broadway star Chester Gregory brings a rousing salute to the musical legacy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree Jackie Wilson to the E! Terrell stage at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26.

Body Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.1 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January. The allotments are expected to help about 1.

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

Body The Texas Workforce Commission has announced 152 grants totaling more than $54 million to various public community, state and technical colleges, as well as school district and charter schools across the state.

Body Recent rainy weather improved soil moisture conditions for many wheat and cool-season forage producers, but most of Texas remains below normal rainfall, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Body An ornament designed and painted by a Terrell High School student hung in the House of Representatives chamber in the State Capitol over the recent Christmas holiday.

Body The Kaufman County Commissioners Court officially opened a new chapter Jan.

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