WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following U.S. strikes on Iranian regime nuclear infrastructure. Sen. Cruz said, “I commend our pilots and servicemembers, our intelligence personnel, President Trump, and his national security staff on tonight’s successful and […]
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Tech-driven rice and bioenergy research expands at Beaumont
Yang leads cutting-edge work to boost productivity and sustainability with digital technology June 20, 2025 – by Kay Ledbetter A future where the rice crop uses less water and thrives with lower inputs is coming into sharper focus at the Texas A&M AgriLife […]
Seven Heat Safety Tips to Protect You From the Texas Summer Heat
AUSTIN — June in Texas means the arrival of scorching temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks offers seven tips to help parkgoers beat the heat and safely enjoy the beauty that Texas has to offer. […]
Conservation License Plate Program Updates Classic Plate to Celebrates 25 Years
AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to help it revamp a classic license plate in recognition of the 25th anniversary of its Conservation License Plate Program (CLPP) that has helped fund Texas fisheries, state parks, wildlife management, research and […]
EMPLOYERS ADDED A PALTRY 3,600 JOBS IN MAY
(HOUSTON, Texas, June 20, 2025) — Houston-area employers added just 3,600 jobs across all industries in May, a figure that falls substantially below the long-term trend, according to data released Friday by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. The leisure and hospitality […]
Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Stops San Antonio from Illegally Using Taxpayer Funds to Pay for Out-of-State Abortion Travel
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has successfully stopped the City of San Antonio from using taxpayer funds to enable the killing of unborn children by paying for people to travel out-of-state for abortions. Attorney General Paxton previously sued to shut down the […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Welcomes Former Texas State Sen. Kelly Hancock to Comptroller’s Office
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today administered the oath of office to former state Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-Fort Worth), naming him Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller’s office. In this role, Hancock will assume the responsibilities of Acting Comptroller effective July […]
U.S. Army Awards Chancellor Sharp Meritorious Public Service Medal
Civilian honor is for “significantly advancing national defense capabilities.” BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As he wraps up his 14-year tenure as chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, John Sharp is receiving one of the nation’s highest military honors for civilians: […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands the City of Austin Stop Contracting with Anti-Gun Companies in Violation of Texas Law
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the City of Austin warning that if the city fails to comply with Texas law forbidding governmental bodies from doing business with companies that discriminate against the firearms industry, he […]
