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Victoria Advocate · Arlington, TX
Nearby: Arlington, TXVictoria-St. Joseph standout softball pitcher Shayne Meismer officially signed her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. The signing was held inside the Flyer Dome on the St. Joseph campus in front of friends, family, and classmates. Meismer will continue her career at the Division 1 level with the University of Texas at Arlington next season. She capped off a remarkable high school career as a key player that helped the Lady Flyers win a state championship in two of the last three years. In this year’s 10-1 championship clinching win over the Midland Christian Lady Mustangs at Allen Saxe Field in Arlington, Meismer pitched a complete game and allowed one earned run on five hits, struck out five and walked two. Meismer joined St. Joseph teammates Valery Villareal, Ava Martinez, and Jazmyn Gamez as All-Tournament Team performers. Additional accolades for Meismer include a First Team All-State selection, First Team All-District, Academic All-State, and team MVP.

The Waxahachie Sun · Midlothian, TX
Nearby: Midlothian, TXThe city of Midlothian was full of goblins, ghosts and other creatures during its annual Midlothian Downtown Trick-or-Treat event. Just look at these great costumes!

www.heraldbanner.com - RSS Results of type article · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXRepublican senators are complicating a White House plan to influence the judiciary long after President Trump leaves office. In Texas, outgoing Sen. John Cornyn has expressed reservations about a nominee for a federal judgeship in Dallas. In Arkansas, two Republican…

Saline Courier · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXDALLAS, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) recognized THINK Surgical as the 2026 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award recipient during the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The Industry Innovation Award, now…

The Salem News · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXUnder joint celebration by Fort Leonard Wood and its neighboring communities, the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport officially unveiled its new 9,000-square-foot terminal Nov. 4, 2026. Featuring a 50-passenger capacity, the expanded facility stands as a testament to regional partnership and modernized travel, according to officials. Brig. Gen. Alexander Lovasz, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, said the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport at Forney Army Airfield is one of 21 joint-use airfields throughout the Department of War. “The Army appreciates the long-standing partnership we have between the installation and our respective communities,” Lovasz said. “Last year alone this airfield serviced almost 11,000 people.

The Catalyst · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXLast week, Dr. Jennifer Shuford ‘95 announced she would resign as deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Nov. 12, just six months after she began in June. Shuford studied chemistry at Colorado College as a Barnes Scholar, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1995. Outside of class, she played bass in the CC Orchestra. The Otis A. Barnes Scholarship is a full-tuition merit award for students studying chemistry and biochemistry. CC awards two Barnes scholarships annually, funding “talented and passionate” students in their studies for all four years. In a statement to The Washington Post about her resignation, Shuford said she is leaving to spend more time with family and did not reference policy conflicts as a reason for her departure. “I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC,” Shuford said.

Hood County News · Granbury, TX
Nearby: Granbury, TX: Nov. 23, 1939 - Oct. 24, 2026Nancy Bridges Hendrix, 86, of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 24, 2026. Nancy Bridges Hendrix Born on Nov. 23, 1939, in Austin, Nancy lived a life marked by her kindness, generosity and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Nancy was gentle and softly spoken. She always had time for others and her caring nature shone through. Nancy’s religion was very dear to her. She was a devoted and active member of the Christian Methodist church for her entire life. Nancy graduated from Midlothian High School, then the University of Texas and she graduated from Texas Christian University, where she was a proud member of the Tri Delta sorority. Following university, Nancy was a legal secretary for Mobil Oil. Nancy met David Milton Hendrix in Dallas and they married in 1989. She and her husband lived in Dallas most of their marriage, retiring to their beautiful ranch in Walnut Springs where they raised premier Black Angus cattle.

Fun News Daily · Denton, TX
Nearby: Denton, TXYes — Launch Family Entertainment is now open in Denton. According to Cross Timbers Gazette, the company opened a 30,000-square-foot center on Friday inside Golden Triangle Mall at 2201 S. Interstate 35, its fourth Texas location alongside Arlington, Lewisville and West Houston. The interesting part is not the opening itself. It is what the opening tells you about where the indoor family entertainment business is heading — toward bigger footprints, food and drink built in, and malls hungry for tenants who pull crowds on a Saturday. And Denton is about to become a test case, because Urban Air Adventure Park is also prepping a Denton location, per the same report. Here is the expert read on what changed, why the details matter, and what families should watch for before the grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 5 — including a free-jump offer with a ladder worth understanding.

The Waxahachie Sun · Red Oak, TX
Nearby: Red Oak, TXJust when you thought pumpkin decorating couldn't get any better. Take a look at these entries from the City of Red Oak's recent pumpkin decorating contest. Wow, Amazing!

The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX
Nearby: Waxahachie, TXVisiting Angels Cedar Hill, TX, a locally owned provider of non-medical in-home senior care, held a ribbon cutting for its new Waxahachie office on Thursday, Nov. 12 for its new office located at 1011 N. Hwy 77, Ste. 109, Waxahachie.…

The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX
Nearby: Waxahachie, TXDowntown Waxahachie is always super busy and super scary during its Spooktacular Trick or Treat event and this year was no exception. Hundreds of kids dressed up as everything from princesses to superheroes, Minecraft Creepers to vampires, along with their…

The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX
Nearby: Waxahachie, TXIn honor of National First Responders Day, the city of Waxahachie extended its heartfelt thanks to the Waxahachie Police, Fire-Rescue and Dispatch departments.