National Wind Institute creates mesonet weather station at ACU

Researchers in the National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University has created its 162nd station in collaboration with Abilene Christian University.

Salted Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark

Five ingredients that result in some of the most addictive faux candy known to man. Super easy chocolate toffee pretzel bark (with a little sprinkle of sea salt) is closer than you can even imagine.

5-Ingredient Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is a great holiday gift that you can make at home. This recipe layers smooth semisweet and white chocolate with crushed peppermint candies for a delicious contrast in texture and minty flavor in every bite!

Cornflake Wreaths

To make them, all you need is marshmallows, cornflakes, and green food coloring. You can opt for whatever festive candies or sprinkles you have on hand.Ingredients1/2 c. (1 stick) salted butter 4 c. mini marshmallows Cooking spray 2 tsp. pumpkin spice 1 tsp.green food coloring 8 c. cornflakes 1/4 c.

FUB earns Best Bank designation

First United Bank has been named one of the 2024 Best Banks to Work For.American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees.

State sales tax revenue $4.3B

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in November, 4.7 percent more than in November 2023.The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.

Governors urge passage of Farm Bill

Seventeen Republican governors sent a joint letter to Congress expressing their concerns about the delayed passage of an updated Farm Bill.

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Don’t Forget!

Don’t Forget the Macy’s 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade to be aired on NBC from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.A fun note: 2,000 gallons of paint, 200 pounds of glitter and 300 pounds of confetti were used for the 2024 floats.