What is New for Hunting Season 2026-27
AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas on Sept. 1. However, hunters should be aware of regulation changes before entering the field. Licenses Changes Updated identity verification rules are now in effect for Texas hunting and fishing license purchases to combat residency fraud and support Texas…
Read MoreAAA Texas: Gas Prices Move Up Before Holiday Weekend
The statewide gas price average in Texas is now $3.69 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents more than a week ago and 92 cents more per gallon than on this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in…
Read MoreTexas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for June 2026
September 03, 2026AUSTIN, Texas – Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for June 2026 reported in the tables below came from 157,460 oil wells and 82,409 gas wells. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately…
Read MoreSAU nursing faculty member receives Sigma research grant to support student wellness
News from Southern Arkansas University MAGNOLIA, AR (09/03/2026) Dr. Alice Fanning, associate professor of nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), has been awarded a $1,100 research grant from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Xi At-Large Chapter, to support a research project designed to improve the health and well-being of…
Read MoreAfter Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune September 4, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras, but the Texas Department of Public Safety has no apparent plans to stop using its existing roadside surveillance cameras. As police agencies scramble to adjust to the loss of millions in state grants…
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Texas A&M System Regents Approve Core Curricula After Comprehensive Review
Board certifies compliance with Senate Bill 37 ahead of state deadline BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved the core curricula of A&M System universities after a comprehensive, course-by-course review required by Senate Bill 37. The Board certified that the approved general education courses comply with…
Read MoreA Modern Solution for Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
If you’re making frequent trips to the bathroom, waking up several times each night to urinate or struggling with a weak urine stream, an enlarged prostate could be the cause. These symptoms often result from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition that affects millions of men as they age and can significantly impact quality…
Read MoreTEXAS LOTTERY INTRODUCES NEW LUCKY 7 SCRATCH TICKET FAMILY WITH OVER $366 MILLION IN TOTAL PRIZES
Four new scratch ticket games offer top prizes ranging from $200,000 to $2.5 million AUSTIN – Everything is coming up seven for Texas Lottery® players with the launch of the Lucky 7 family of scratch ticket games, which launched Aug. 31. Available at Texas Lottery retailers statewide, the new games offer more than $366 million in total…
Read MoreBoaters, Waterfowl Hunters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ on Labor Day Weekend, Teal Season Opener
AUSTIN – As Texans gear up for Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of teal season on Sept. 19, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to do their part in protecting Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also…
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