Texas Crop and Weather Report Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said. In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point […]
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8 Essential Tips for Visiting a Developing Country as a Tourist
Traveling to developing countries offers some of the most rewarding and transformative experiences a tourist can have. From witnessing breathtaking landscapes untouched by mass tourism to connecting with vibrant local cultures, these destinations provide authentic adventures that wealthy nations often […]
More Texas Jobs, Less Tariff Pain
Texas jobs are on the line. Right now, billions of dollars’ worth of aluminum, an endlessly recyclable resource, is being buried in landfills. At the same time, manufacturers face record-high costs from a 50% tariff on imported aluminum. The result? […]
New laws affecting TDLR and its licensees take effect September 1
AUSTIN – New laws – including ones giving the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) the authority to regulate residential solar retail companies and salespersons, as well as delivery network companies – will go into effect on September 1, […]
The Long Game of Friendship: Why Looking Up High School Friends Later in Life Matters More Than We Think
High school feels both impossibly far away and strangely close at hand. The faces, the inside jokes, the hallway crushes—none of it is as sharp as it once was, but it isn’t gone either. For many people, decades can slip […]
The Katy News – Connecting Katy with the stories that matter most
Katy, Texas and its surrounding areas are vibrant communities filled with engaged residents, growing businesses, and noteworthy local events. Whether you’re a business looking to connect with potential customers or a journalist wanting to share impactful stories, The Katy News […]
Sen. Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state. Excerpts […]
LWV Statement on Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines: “Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. President […]
Texas ABLE® Program Celebrates ABLE Savings Day
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is joining the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) in recognizing today as the second annual Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Day and reminding Texans with disabilities and their families about the advantages […]
Houston Is Seriously Hot. Cy-Fair Fire Department Urges Residents to Take Heat Safety Seriously, Too.
With Houston temperatures soaring near the triple digits, Cy-Fair Fire Department’s Justin Reed shares tips to help you stay safe. Houston, TX (August 2025)—If you’ve ventured outside recently, you know: It’s pretty darn hot! Under a high pressure “heat dome,” temperatures […]
