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Tree care professionals, projects recognized at 2025 Texas Tree Conference

WACO, Texas – Yesterday, the Texas Tree Award winners were presented at the 45th annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas, by Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. The Texas Tree Awards Program recognizes the accomplishments of community members, organizations and programs that use their talents and resources…

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COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC REVIVAL OF CANE SUGAR REFINING IN TEXAS

September 26, 2025   Santa Rosa’s reopening of the mill and new refinery aims to restore Texas’s sugar cane industry   AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced his support for Santa Rosa Sugar LLC, a collaboration between Bizos Cavallo, Vera International, and Verax Commodities, as they lead the effort to restore Texas’s sugarcane industry. The partnership has signed a purchase…

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Fall Splendor Awaits at Doves Rest Cabins on the Rim of Palo Duro Canyon – Named by USA TODAY as a Top 10 State Park in the Nation

AMARILLO, TEXAS – This year, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” was named one of the top 10 state parks in the country by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. As fall travelers look for wide-open skies and natural beauty, there is no better backdrop than Palo Duro Canyon and…

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Free GED, ESL classes start soon

September 24, 2025 The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and English Language programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration beginning September 29.  While classes are offered in…

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Texas executes man convicted of killing 13-month-old girl in 2008

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2025 “Texas executes man convicted of killing 13-month-old girl in 2008” 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 up for The Brief, The Texas…

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Angelo State University bans classroom discussions of transgender identities, stirring criticism and confusion

By Alex Nguyen and Lindsey Byman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2025 “Angelo State University bans classroom discussions of transgender identities, stirring criticism and confusion” 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…

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Texas’ guidance on end of in-state tuition for undocumented students doesn’t clear confusion, advocates say

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 26, 2025 “Texas’ guidance on end of in-state tuition for undocumented students doesn’t clear confusion, advocates say” 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 up…

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UT Tyler Programs Recognized by U.S. News and World Report 

TYLER, Texas (September 25, 2025) – Undergraduate engineering and nursing programs at The  University of Texas at Tyler are among the top 100 nationwide according to recent U.S. News and  World Report rankings. Engineering ranks 60th in the nation and third in the state for undergraduate programs that do not  offer a doctorate. Nursing ranks…

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Las Vegas Headliner Returns To East Texas

What:  World Famous Elvis Tribute ‘Travis Powell’             Special guest DeWayne Terry ‘Toby Keith’ Tribute When: Oct 19th  4:00 Where:  Liberty Hall Theater, Tyler World-famous Elvis tribute artist Travis Powell and Toby Keith tribute artist Dwayne Terry will bring two icons of American music to life on stage Oct 19th…

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