COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES GRAND REOPENING OF THE COMMON MARKET TEXAS
October 3, 2025 HOUSTON, TX – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced today that The Common Market Texas will host its official grand reopening, marking a major milestone for Texas farmers, ranchers, and local food systems. The event, themed “Homecoming,” will take place today, October 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the newly…
Read MoreTexas attorney general tells 4 cities to drop tax hikes amid investigations into incomplete audits
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune Oct. 3, 2025 “Texas attorney general tells 4 cities to drop tax hikes amid investigations into incomplete audits” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe…
Read MoreRenewed focus on Roberson case is latest in deluge of political pressure aimed at Texas judiciary
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Oct. 3, 2025 “Renewed focus on Roberson case is latest in deluge of political pressure aimed at Texas judiciary” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER SID MILLER TAKES EMERGENCY ACTION TO PROTECT TEXAS AGRICULTURE FROM INVASIVE LEAFHOPPER PEST
October 2, 2025 Emergency Quarantine in Effect to Fight Cotton Jassid AUSTIN, TX – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced today that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has enacted an emergency quarantine to stop the spread of the invasive two-spotted cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid. Originally from Asia, the cotton…
Read MoreBentonville rolls out action-packed October cycling calendar
Life Time Big Sugar Classic, Team USA events, Square 2 Square anchor a month of world-class races, community rides, and family-friendly cycling events BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Oct. 2, 2025) — Bentonville, known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™, will host a full slate of cycling events in October, from international gravel and mountain…
Read MoreBBB Tips to Help You Stay Cyber Secure
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) which was created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Cyber Security Alliance to ensure consumers have access to the resources they need to stay safe and secure online. In today’s online world, your devices, accounts, and sensitive data are constantly under threat. Better Business…
Read MoreUT Tyler Opens New Building at Longview Campus
Announces Launch of Physician Assistant Program TYLER, Texas (October2, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler opened the new expansion to the Longview University Center and announced the launch of the first physician assistant program in East Texas. With the support of Texas Rep. Jay Dean, funding for the building expansion and the PA…
Read MoreTDLR Seeking Members For The New Lottery Advisory Committee
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is currently seeking applicants to serve as volunteer members of the new nine-member Lottery Advisory Committee. As part of the transition of the Texas Lottery Commission to TDLR in September, legislators abolished the commission and created the Lottery Advisory Committee. Members will serve staggered six-year terms, but during this…
Read MoreThe League of Women Voters of Texas Helps Texans Be Informed Voters in the November Election
AUSTIN, TX — As soon as the gavel fell on the Texas Legislative session, the phones at the League of Women Voters of Texas’ office began to ring. Callers wanted to know, “When will your Voters Guide about the amendments be available?” and “Have you posted your Constitutional Amendments explainer videos yet?” Their urgency wasn’t surprising, since…
Read MoreElon Musk’s SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies
By Justin Elliott and Joshua Kaplan ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken money directly from Chinese investors, according to previously sealed testimony, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of the…
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