H-E-B to give more than $1 million in cash prizes to educators and schools
Nominations open, 25th Annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards to give more than $1 million in cash prizes Anyone can nominate an outstanding Texas educator until September 30 SAN ANTONIO, Texas—To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through…
Read More$200,000 TEXAS TWO STEP® JACKPOT PRIZE REMAINS UNCLAIMED; TICKET TO EXPIRE SEPT. 5
Winning ticket was purchased in Floresville for March 9 drawing; Due to weekend office closures, an in-person claim must be made by Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. local time AUSTIN — A jackpot-winning Texas Two Step® ticket worth $200,000 for the drawing held on March 9 will soon expire. The ticket, matching all four of the…
Read MoreTexas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires New Wildlife Management Area in Stephens County
AUSTIN — On August 3, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acquired 2,850-acres in Stephens County. This property, which will become the Robbie Davis Wildlife Management Area (WMA), is a culmination of more than a decade of partnership between TPWD and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF). The WMA, located in the western…
Read MoreTexas Veterans Commission to present more than $3.3 million in grants to 13 veteran service organizations in the East Texas area
LUFKIN, TX – On August 6, 2026 at 10 a.m., media are invited to attend the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) presentation of $3,307,000 in grants to 13 organizations for providing services to veterans and their families in the East Texas region. TVC Deputy Executive Director and Army veteran Shawn Deabay will present “big checks” to…
Read MoreYour August Guide to Bookish Texas
The August issue of Lone Star Literary Life Magazine is here, and this month, we are exploring what it means to PREPARE. Preparation can help us feel grounded, confident, and ready for what comes next. But it can also become a form of procrastination when we spend so much time getting ready that we never…
Read MoreAsk Rusty: Medicare Part B premium
Ask Rusty – Is the Medicare Part B Premium a Percentage of our Social Security Amount? Dear Rusty: I have a simple question: Is the amount we pay for Medicare Part B premium a percent of our Social Security amount we receive? Signed: Curious Dear Curious: Your Medicare Part B premium is not based on…
Read MoreTexas A&M-Fort Worth Opens First Academic Building, Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Downtown Campus
August 5, 2026 Dual celebration marks two major milestones, with interactive exhibits highlighting academics, research and innovation August 5, 2026 (FORT WORTH, Texas) — The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday and immediately began work on the next phase of a long-term investment in the city’s students, workforce…
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE SHARON WATER SUPPLY CORP. Sharon Water Supply Corp. urges any prospective buyers to verify with the Manager at the office located at 6175 N. State Hwy. 37, Winnsboro, Texas, whether or not water is available at the tract of land in question. Sharon…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 260801 Auditorium, Stadium, Field Seating, Bleachers, and Installation Services (2 Part with JOC) 260802 Heavy Duty and Medium Duty Trucks and Trailers 260803 Heavy Duty and Medium Duty Truck and Trailer Parts and Services 260804 Medical Equipment, Supplies,…
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORP. Pritchett Water Supply Corp. understands that property is sometimes sold with the representation that water is available to the property from the PWSC System. Such is not always the case, and the PWSC urges any prospective buyer to verify with…
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