Texas January 1st-6th Forecast

 Coastal

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms late. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent after midnight.

New Years Day

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear until late night then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy. Much colder. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.

Sunday

PURA Positioned To Benefit From Rising Institutional Investment Interest In Hemp

DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Puration, Inc. (USOTC: PURA) today highlighted the recent Bloomberg article reporting on the investment outlook for the hemp market in 2022.

Hemp Is Ready to Shine, Thanks to Plastic Bans and Carbon Caps

Article highlights include:

"Demand is poised to rise for hemp — the staid sister to the mood-altering

Winter Texans flock to New Braunfels for culture, climate

New restaurants, shopping venues add to the allure

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 50 years, Winter Texans have flocked to New Braunfels, Texas, an historic burg between San Antonio and Austin known for its rivers and German, Texas culture.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8826153-nbcvb-winter-texans-flock-to-new-braunfels/

Winter Texans are significant contributors to the local economy, providing

GovOS Launches Business Licensing & Tax Filing Solutions for Local Government

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GovOS, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for local governments, today announced the launch of its full-featured, end-to-end solutions for business licensing and tax filing. Built on the MUNIRevs | LODGINGRevs technology acquired earlier this year, GovOS Business Licensing and GovOS Tax Filing underscore the company's commitment to providing local governments with the tools they need to accelerate digitization efforts in their communities.

Designed to enhance revenue collection and reduce the amount of valuable

Background Check Company, SwiftCheck, Opens New Office in Fort Worth Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SwiftCheck, a leading provider of background screening services, today announced the opening of a new office in 4500 Mercantile Plaza, Suite 300, Fort Worth Texas, to better meet the needs of clients in both the Central and Pacific time zones.

Plans to develop operations in Fort Worth, Texas, were initiated by a client-growth in the states of Texas, Arizona and California. Post-pandemic hiring and

Shawarma Press® Announces San Antonio Opening in Walmart with Additional Locations Planned Throughout Texas

The Leader in Fast Casual Mediterranean Cuisine Confirms Rapid Expansion in 2022

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More Texans will be able to tickle their taste buds with traditional and spicy Mediterranean cuisine, thanks to Shawarma Press opening within Walmart stores, the world's largest retailer. Based on the success of the first Shawarma Press Mediterranean Eatery & Café in Irving, rapid expansion is planned at locations in Walmart stores throughout the state, including Arlington, Plano, Georgetown, and San Antonio. According to Shawarma Press Founder and CEO Sawsan Abublan, the first location is now open at Walmart in San Antonio.

"We're thrilled that Walmart's curated food service will allow us to introduce more people to our authentic, healthy, Mediterranean cuisine," said Abublan. "Texans are known for their diverse palates, so we look forward to offering our fresh menu items to San Antonians and Walmart shoppers seeking delicious Mediterranean comfort food."

Shawarma Press confirmed additional locations are planned in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida throughout 2022. The menu includes a variety of appetizers, salads, wraps, home-baked pastries, and numerous vegan options. However, customers rave about Shawarma, the thin, mouth-watering slices of chicken or beef stacked in cone-like shapes while slowly roasting in juices on a rotisserie. Customer favorites include traditional wraps as well as novel "fusion" offerings such as the spicy Tandoori Press™ and Tex-Mex Press™ Shawarmas.

"Our guests are delighted and sometimes surprised that our dishes are made from scratch, including our famous hummus, falafel, and sauces that are available for take-out or dine-in at Walmart," Abublan said. "We also use only high-quality ingredients, including 100% natural chicken and premium beef raised with no hormones, steroids, or antibiotics, and humanely handled according to Halal guidelines."

For more information or interviews, contact Rhonda Price, Top Fire Media, at (561) 371-9407 or  326295@email4pr.com.

ABOUT SHAWARMA PRESS

Proudly serving freshly made, authentic Mediterranean cuisine, Shawarma Press incorporates shawarma into a variety of wraps, bowls, and platters, with additional homemade staples like falafel, hummus, and pastries. Shawarma Press serves up a diverse menu that bursts with authentic and fusion flavors to please a wide variety of palates from the conservative to the adventurous. The company stands true to its core values of Social Responsibility, Integrity, Trustworthiness, and Excellence. These values are also extended to its customers and community. The business engages with local charities to ease families' hunger and give back to the community, something that started locally, but one day will expand globally.

Customers can learn more, view the menu, or place orders online at https://shawarmapress.com. With its headquarters located at 400 East Royal Lane in Irving, Shawarma Press is rapidly expanding with 10 locations planned throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. For franchising information, visit https://shawarmapressfranchise.com/

Edward Jones Surpasses $30 Million Goal to Advance Alzheimer's Research

Fundraising powers research for the prevention of early-onset Alzheimer's

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones announced it has raised more than $30 million since 2016 toward the fight against Alzheimer's, with support for more than 600 walks and more than 11,000 Walk to End Alzheimer's participants across the country this year alone.

Edward Jones has committed to raise $50 million by the end of 2025 for

ENEL GREEN POWER PAIRS RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH STORAGE, ADDING GRID RESILIENCY IN TEXAS

- Enel Green Power has started operations at the Lily solar + storage project in Texas, its first utility-scale renewables + storage project in North America, along with the Rockhaven wind project in Oklahoma

- Under a three-year, $8 billion growth plan, the company plans to install more than 6.5 GW of new capacity to reach a total portfolio of over 14 GW of renewable capacity and add 1.4 GW of energy storage by 2024

BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel Green Power North America has begun operating two new clean power plants, including its first renewables-plus-storage hybrid project. The new additions come as the company embarks on an accelerated growth plan involving the addition of 6.5 GW of new renewable capacity and 1.4 GW of energy storage over the next three years.

By pairing renewable energy with storage technology, we are supporting a

AT&T Agrees to Microsoft Acquisition of Xandr

DALLAS, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has agreed to sell its global programmatic advertising marketplace, Xandr Inc., to Microsoft.1 The agreement builds on a decade-long relationship between Xandr, including its predecessor companies, and Microsoft for delivering global digital media solutions for advertisers.

As the digital landscape evolves in a post-cookie world, Microsoft and

CITIZENS ANNOUNCES GERALD W. SHIELDS AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) today announced that Gerald W. Shields has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective on January 1, 2022. Mr. Shields has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since August of 2020 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017. Mr. Shields will remain on the Board and continue to serve as Vice-Chairman, a position he assumed in February of 2020.

Mr. Shields is a seasoned life insurance executive and demonstrated leader

Education Advanced Recognized on Enterprise Viewpoint EduTech Innovators List 2021

TYLER, Texas, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Advanced Inc., a leading provider of operations management and workflow solutions for K-12 school districts, has been named as an EduTech Innovator by Enterprise Viewpoint magazine. This list recognizes technology companies that provide the most innovative and exclusive solutions impacting the education sector.

"We are honored to be among this list of EdTech innovators. Our mission is

FleetPride Presents $30,000 Donation to Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc. announced today that its Senior Director of Marketing, Victoria Roberts, recently presented a $30,000 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® on behalf of the company, after successfully launching the company's first ever GivingTuesday campaign. The funds donated will support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®

"I am incredibly proud to be a part of this great organization and delighted with how quickly our employees and customers rallied around our first GivingTuesday effort," said Roberts.

"To give back as a team, with the support of our customers, is incredibly

Everest Energy Partners: Two 24-year-old Energy Entrepreneurs Built and Sold Multi-Million Dollar Energy Company

Everest Energy Partners was successfully divested in Q3 of 2021 to a private equity-backed oil and gas company out of New York City for an undisclosed price.

Dallas, TX, Dec. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Everest Energy Partners (EEP) is an energy company focused on acquiring and redeveloping conventional and unconventional oil & gas assets across the continental United States with capital discipline, operational efficiency, and ESG standards.

The growth-oriented energy company has acquired and operated over 100 oil and gas wells across 10,000 acres in Texas while holding non-operated positions in the Permian, Arkoma, and Uinta Basins in fund one—called Everest Energy Partners I (EEP 1).

The two co-founders, Sandesh Karki (CEO) and Syed Taiyab (President) were

SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES THAT FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

Carrier's flight schedule now published through Labor Day 2022, allowing travelers to book summer vacations

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced its full summer 2022 flight schedule is now available at Southwest.com, which allows Southwest® Customers the ability to book their vacations and travel through Sept. 5, 2022. Today's announcement also highlights the carrier's commitment to

Avelo Airlines Takes Flight on Three All-New Routes

Very low introductory fares between FNL and LAS; HVN and PBI; and TUS and BUR start at $29

HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines is launching three new routes this week across the East and West Coast – expanding the airline's nationwide network to 18 destinations. Introductory low fares starting at $29* are available at AveloAir.com.

"These three new routes build on the Customer enthusiasm and strong demand Avelo is experiencing coast to coast," said Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. "We are excited to bring Avelo's convenience, reliability and affordability to even more people and places. The launch of these new flights is the latest example of Avelo's mission to Inspire Travel by helping our Customers save time and money."

Yesterday, Avelo inaugurates service between Las Vegas' Harry Reid

VARSITY BRANDS RESUMES VARSITY BRANDS SCHOOL SPIRIT AWARDS FOR 2022

-- Program celebrates schools, groups and individuals who go above and beyond to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit --

-- Submissions open February 1, 2022 --

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Brands, the leading organization that empowers young people by encouraging participation, recognizing achievement and building community and school spirit, today announced the official resumption of the Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards for 2022. The announcement follows the difficult decision to cancel the Awards Show in 2020 due to COVID-19 and will, as

Wood Partners Continues Rapid Growth in Dallas/Fort Worth with Groundbreaking of Two New Apartment Communities

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National multifamily real estate development leader Wood Partners today announced the groundbreaking of two new luxury residential communities—Alta Landing and Alta Denton Station—located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. With construction on both projects currently underway, Alta Landing is scheduled to officially open in Spring 2022, while Alta Denton Station is set for open in Fall 2022.

Wood Partners has continued to experience tremendous growth within the Dallas/Fort Worth area under the local leadership of Managing Director Ryan Miller. This

Rainwater Charitable Foundation Announces Third-Annual Rainwater Prize Winners for Brain Research

Honorees are recognized for their innovative scientific discoveries for neurodegenerative diseases

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainwater Charitable Foundation, one of the largest independent funders of neurodegenerative disease research, today announced Dr. Alison Goate (the Jean C. and James W. Crystal Professor and Chair of Genetics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) and Dr. Martin

Tri Health Foods Seeking 6 Families for Christmas Donation

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tri Health Food store has been serving the South Houston community since 1979. Founded by former NASA engineer Dr. Herman Mobley, Tri Health specializes in holistic and natural medicine. Offering everything from vitamins, groceries, meal prep and intravenous treatments.

Over the years Tri Health has been a health pillar in the community, servicing

US$58+ million Fort Worth auction showcases strong used equipment and truck pricing at Ritchie Bros.

December online auction attracts 12,400+ bidders from 60+ countries to bid on 4,000+ items

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. continues to attract record demand in Texas, with 12,400+ bidders registered for its latest US$58+ million used equipment and truck auction in Fort Worth.

Approximately 93% of the items in the December 7 – 9 online auction was

Shell and PDI Announce AAdvantage® as a New Partner for Fuel Rewards® Program

Consumers can now link their Fuel Rewards® and AAdvantage® loyalty accounts and earn miles for every gallon of fuel purchased at Shell

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell Oil Company (Shell), the largest fuel network in the U.S., and PDI, the management software company in charge of the Fuel Rewards® program, have announced AAdvantage®, the American Airlines

Walmart and NAACP Join Forces To Create Educational Pathways for Returning Citizens

Many of us have witnessed inequitable outcomes for people of color in the criminal justice system. The long-term, cumulative impact that criminal justice disparities have on communities of color can have lasting, damaging effects. When individuals enter the system, there are significant obstacles for them to return to society after they have paid their debt. Obtaining an education or trade skills to secure gainful employment is often one of the biggest challenges. At Walmart, we believe access to education is a pathway to opportunity and should be open to everyone.

That’s why Walmart and NAACP are proud to announce the Empowering a Better Tomorrow scholarship powered by Walmart to assist in the creation of pathways for

Walmart Creates Industry First by Introducing Science-Based Targets for Supply Chain Finance Program

BENTONVILLE, Ark., LONDON, HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2021 — Walmart today raised the bar on climate action by creating a supply chain finance program that not only enables greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, but for the first time, uses science-based targets to do so in a way that aims for a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway.

Working alongside HSBC and CDP, the program will help Walmart’s private brand suppliers – particularly small and medium-sized businesses – by introducing enhanced standards, tools and capacity building to help them upskill and in turn align their operations with transparent sustainability objectives.

The announcement marks a key next phase in Walmart’s journey to avoid 1 billion metric

IllumiNative and Netflix Partner Up to Support Indigenous Producers

The newly-created IllumiNative Producers Program will provide seven early and mid-career Indigenous producers with a year-long training program to help advance their trajectories in the industry

Tulsa, OK (December 7, 2021) - Today, Native woman-led nonprofit organization IllumiNative and Netflix announced the launch of the IllumiNative Producers Program, a year-long program that will support a cohort of seven early and mid-career Indigenous producers. Throughout the program, the fellows will develop a current project, attend monthly workshops, and have access to network-building opportunities with their cohort as well as mentors and leaders in the industry. Fellows will also receive a $25,000 stipend to support their work, and creative feedback and mentorship as they develop their project.

The program will begin in April of 2022 with a digital intensive where the

Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes

DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today announced Leadership changes and appointments within various departments of the Company.   

Operational Leadership
Justin Jones is promoted to Senior Vice President Operational Strategy & Design, where he will lead the airline's modernization and operational improvements in this newly created role. Jones previously served as the Vice President Technical Operations Planning and Performance, where he was responsible for Contract Services, Heavy

Union Pacific Announces Climate Action Plan to Achieve Its GHG Emissions Reduction Targets and Commits to Net Zero Target

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad today published its first comprehensive climate action plan outlining its approach to driving innovative climate action and responding to emerging risks affecting the rail industry, as well as announced its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

"As the world takes action to address climate change, Union Pacific is taking thoughtful and deliberate steps to improve our environmental footprint," said Lance Fritz,

Bombshells Opens 11th Location in Arlington to Kick Off Dallas & Houston Expansion

DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the pro-football season in full swing, military-themed Bombshells Restaurant & Bar announced "Opening Day" of a new location at 11 AM today in Arlington to kick off its expansion in Dallas and Houston.

The new Bombshells in Arlington, TX at 701 N. Watson Road (off State Highway 360) is a subsidiary of Houston-based RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK). This

Mariotti, Pollini Ashenaffi golden on final day of 2021 Junior Pan American Games

© Ricardo Bufolin

• Event Finals Results: Individual | Group
• Photo Gallery
• Complete Results

CALI, Colombia, December 5, 2021 - Sarah Mariotti of San Diego, Calif./Emerald City Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics and Nayenne Pollini Ashenaffi of Reseda, Calif./Rhythmic Academy of Los Angeles each secured gold on the final day of gymnastics competition at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games Sunday at the Coliseo El Pueblo in Cali, Colombia. In all, U.S. gymnasts claimed six medals during rhythmic apparatus finals, bringing the American total to 29 across the artistic, trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics disciplines.

Pollini Ashenaffi took the top spot on the hoop apparatus with a 21.050,

All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas

Automaker rolls all-new Tundra off the line and readies for first-ever Tundra hybrid; celebrates with $650,000 in donations to community partners

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas pride is shining bright in San Antonio as production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra shifts into drive at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX).

Together with its 3,200 employees and special guests, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, TMMTX celebrated the

Walmart To Participate in USDA, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition’s WIC Online Ordering Pilot

Dec. 3, 2021

We’re honored to participate in the USDA and Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition’s WIC online pilot program. The pilot will make it easier and more convenient for customers in Massachusetts and Washington to order and pay for WIC eligible items online using their electronic benefits card. Walmart has always believed that access to convenience and to fresh, quality groceries should be available to everyone, regardless of payment method. We look forward to collaborating with the Washington WIC and Massachusetts WIC agencies when the pilot goes live next year and are eager to expand this offering to even more states in the future, in the same way we’ve scaled our SNAP online purchase program.

More information can be found in the USDA and Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition’s press release.

Indio Management Accepts 204-Unit Assignment in Arlington, TX

DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Indio Management, a Dallas leader in property management solutions, has accepted a new management assignment for 600 East Apartments, a 204-unit asset in Arlington, Texas, partnering with WindMass Capital, a privately owned commercial real estate investment and development company.

Arlington has emerged as a blooming market, given its central location

MARQUE Luxury opens next Re-commerce Hub in Houston, Texas

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MARQUE Luxury, the leading authority in wholesale authentic pre-owned designer goods, announced the newest opening of a Re-commerce Hub in Houston, Texas, designed to offer all the exclusive needs for their current and future wholesale partners in the geographic area.

MARQUE Luxury

Steps from The Woodlands Mall, located at 2441 High Timbers, this Re-commerce Hub will display all of the high-end product category offerings including designer

Walmart To Host ESG-Focused Discussion on Climate Change

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 3, 2021 — Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today that Kathleen McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer & president of the Walmart Foundation, will host a discussion on Walmart’s climate change strategy on Friday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. CST. The session will focus on the company’s strategy and progress and will be moderated by Dan Binder, senior vice president, investor relations. Additional participants will include Jane Ewing, senior vice president, of sustainability, and Zach Freeze, senior director, sustainability.

The session will be webcast live through the “Events” link at stock.walmart.com.

A transcript of the session will be available after the event and will be archived on the company’s website.

About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 220 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart.

Austin, TX Welcomes Williamsburg Therapy Group

One of the largest psychologist collectives in New York City, Williamsburg Therapy Group proudly announces that it's bringing its wealth of experience and proven success to Austin.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Williamsburg Therapy Group (WTG) is pleased to expand its mental health services. Already established as a highly-regarded doctoral-level collective of renowned psychologists and psychiatrists throughout New York, Williamsburg Therapy Group is now putting its seasoned professionals to work in Austin, Texas.

Williamsburg Therapy Group

Offering quality assistance to adults, couples, and families is an exciting

As New Variants Emerge, We Continue To Focus on the Safety and Well-Being of Our Associates

By Donna Morris, Wal-Mart's Chief People Officer

Associates are the heart of our company, and their efforts to serve our customers and members throughout the pandemic have been truly amazing. As they continue to focus on making the holidays merry and bright for customers during this busy season, we are keeping a close eye on emerging COVID-19 variants.

The health and safety of our people remain our biggest priorities and we continue to focus on enabling access to vaccines, providing safeguards within facilities, and supporting associate well-being.

Access to vaccines
Vaccines are safe, effective and the best solution for fighting the

Higher Education Servicing Corporation (HESC) Offers New Texas Extra Credit Parent Loan Program

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher Education Servicing Corporation (HESC) is excited to announce the launch of its newest private education loan product – the Texas Extra Credit Parent Loan. 

The Texas Extra Credit Parent Loan is designed to give parents, family members