This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk
By Paula Span Updated August 1, 2025 Originally Published August 1, 2025 A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause, she said, “I didn’t want to take a chance.” A cardiologist…
Read MoreVoices of Veterans: Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Captain Roy Goad, who served in the U.S. Army. A native Texan, Goad was…
Read MoreThe Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Cultural Trust Will Award Grants to Outstanding Student Artists
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 YOUNG MASTERS CLASS ————————– AUSTIN, Texas – August 1, 2025 – The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and the Texas Cultural Trust are accepting applications for the 2026 class of Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas student artists in grades 8-11 with the financial help they need…
Read MoreTexas aquaculture production shows growth in multiple sectors
Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas aquaculture remains strong, with significant growth occurring over the last five years, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Texas aquaculture remains strong, with significant growth occurring over the last five years. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife) Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist and director of the AgriLife Extension Aquatic Diagnostics…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
August 4, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 28.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreAgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards
Outstanding programming and professional excellence recognized at state and national levels Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources county agents from across the state recently received recognition at their state and national professional association meetings. McLennan County Judge Scott Felton, center, was recognized as one of seven Men/Women of the Year at the Texas…
Read MoreDenying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870
By Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune Aug. 3, 2025 “Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870” 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…
Read MoreNuclear-armed countries and warhead counts
Here is a list of the nuclear-armed countries along with their approximate number of warheads as of 2024, based on estimates from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS): 1. Russia Total warheads: ~5,580 Deployed (ready for use): ~1,710 In reserve/storage: ~2,870 Retired (awaiting dismantlement): ~1,000 2. United States Total warheads: ~5,044 Deployed (ready for use): ~1,770 In reserve/storage: ~2,000 Retired (awaiting dismantlement): ~1,274…
Read MoreTexas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map
By Kayla Guo and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 3, 2025 “Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map” 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.…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 3, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state” 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…
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