AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take steps to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for Feb. […]
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DPS Deploys New Executive Protection K-9
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce its newly certified Executive Protection Bureau (EPB) K-9 Magnum, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois. Magnum came to DPS from Poland and is trained to detect threats, identify explosives […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands NCAA Stop Allowing Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports After Intentionally Deceptive Policy Change
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for a temporary injunction against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) to protect women’s sports after an intentionally deceptive rule change falsely claimed to have prevented biological males from participating in female-specific competitions. […]
Sen. Cruz, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Meets with African Ambassadors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, held a roundtable with ambassadors and representatives from Africa this week. The countries […]
TWC Accepting Applications for Dual Credit Healthcare Grants
Texas colleges encouraged to partner with schools to develop the future workforce AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for a new grant to strengthen the Texas healthcare workforce. The new dual credit healthcare grants will provide funding […]
Tax Time Guide 2025: Essentials needed for filing a 2024 tax return
IR-2025-23, Feb. 19, 2025 WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns. This announcement marks the […]
Fort Bliss Hiring Event
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Fort Bliss Hiring Event, February 27 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Centennial Banquet & Conference Center. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and […]
O.H. Ivie Gets its Second Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2025
ATHENS – O.H. Ivie stepped back on stage Saturday morning with its second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season. O.H. Ivie, which has been the dominant waterbody for big bass during the past few collection seasons, kicked […]
FFA Members to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership Around the State With National FFA Week
WHAT: This week, FFA members around Texas will celebrate agriculture, leadership, and the impact of FFA during National FFA Week. While this is a nationwide tradition, it’s also an opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done by Texas FFA […]
Angler Catches Same ShareLunker Fish Twice in Two Years
ATHENS – Nearly two years to the day after reeling in ShareLunker 641 from Lake Alan Henry, angler Ross Gomez caught a 14.78-pound bass only to discover it was the same fish. Gomez, of Post, caught the fish in the […]
