February 2023

As GlobalWafers, Texas Instruments go vertical, suppliers eye Sherman for development

While multibillion dollar tech developments by Texas Instruments and GlobalWafers may be a few years away, the companies that will support and supply these developments are beginning to arrive in North Texas. The sale of 10.3 acres of land in south Sherman that will be used as a part of the supply chain for Sherman’s growing semiconductor industry looks to be the first step in making this happen.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Disney is working on sequels for “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “Zootopia,” three huge hits as the entertainment powerhouse attempts to find its footing under newly returned CEO Bob Iger. The Walt Disney Co.

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Current administration on ‘woke-ism’

I have to admit that I’m having a difficult time understanding how the current Washington administration can rationalize some of the policies, liberties and expectations that fall under the umbrella of Wokeism. On paper, I think most US citizens would say the woke mission is admirable and worthy of consideration. The mission’s ultimate objective is actually an entitlement that our government gave to all Americans in July of 1776, an entitlement deserving to be enforced by our government: to bring social and political systemic injustices to an end. It’s intended to create a society in which every citizen can ultimately live a happy and fulfilling life.

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8 billion reasons to legalize gambling and sports betting in Texas

Just about every day of the week, high-stakes Texas gamblers from Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Midland-Odessa and other Texas cities board non-stop flights to Las Vegas for free. The casinos pick up the tab – not only for the flight but also for rooms, meals, drinks and incidentals. All the gambler has to do is agree to buy a certain amount of chips and put them into play.

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Third annual Trail of Tears Virtual Journey kicks off in March

Registration is open now for the virtual walk that begins March 1 The Third Annual Trail of Tears Virtual Journey starts March 1, 2023 and concludes on May 31, 2023. This year’s virtual/online route will take participants over 620 miles from Nanih Waiya Mound in Mississippi to Nanih Waiya in Oklahoma through cities such as Memphis, Little Rock, and Fort Smith. Participants will have until May 31, 2023 to complete the journey via an app.

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