(AUSTIN) — In the June/July issue of Fiscal Notes, the Texas Comptroller’s office offers a synopsis of its new workforce report and highlights some of the efforts underway to address attrition issues in state government. The recently released A Report on the Texas State […]
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Emergency Rules Adopted for Movement of Breeder Deer
AUSTIN — In response to continued positive detections of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer breeding facilities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has adopted an emergency rule implementing additional movement and testing restrictions for white-tailed deer in deer breeding facilities. Since […]
Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Images of individual field notes are available upon request. You Never Even Called Me by My Name While patrolling Cedar Creek Lake, Anderson and Henderson […]
Richard Rhodes Tapped to be Interim President at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Austin Community College Chancellor Richard Rhodes has been selected to serve as interim president at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Rhodes — who led the unprecedented growth of ACC over the past 12 years — starts his […]
Sens. Cruz, Others Introduce Legislation to Designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced a bill to amend the National Trails System Act and designate Route 66 as a […]
Autonomous Vehicle Companies In Texas
Texas is fast becoming an autonomous vehicle hub. Click here to find out about some flourishing companies that have found a home in the Lonely Star State. Over the last few years, Texas has steadily been establishing itself […]
Take a Tour of Galveston Island’s Ghostly and Grisly History
New True Crime Tour Aimed to Draw Thrill Seekers GALVESTON, Texas (July 24, 2023) – The season for thrills and chills is quickly approaching and Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for “haunted” […]
Solicitation Process Coming Soon for Ecosystem Services Projects
AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will soon begin seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration infrastructure or other projects that will harness other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. House Bill (HB) 4018, […]
Enjoy All Things Wine, Live Music, Delicious Bites, Grapestomp Competitions And Family-Friendly Fun At The 37th Annual Grapefest® In Grapevine, Texas
Tickets on sale now for the largest wine festival in the Southwest One lucky guest will win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to Australia on Qantas Airways GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 24, 2023) – The 37th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Brooks County Deer Breeding Facility
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility in Brooks County. This marks the first detection of the disease […]
