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DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Career Fair

ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Career Fair, August 5 from 11:00am – 3:00pm Eastern. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 40 employers actively seeking the unique talents of…

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Pepperpalooza Brings the Heat to the Dallas Arboretum August 9

Plants, Flavor, Fire: Cultivate Series Heats Up with Pepperpalooza at the Dallas Arboretum DALLAS, Texas – July 29, 2025 — From sweet bell peppers to fiery habaneros, the Dallas Arboretum’s Cultivate Series turns up the heat with Pepperpalooza, a one-day celebration of peppers, flavor, and fun. Held Saturday, August 9 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at A Tasteful Place, this indoor festival invites…

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Texas House Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistricting

By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2025 “Texas House Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistricting” 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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East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer supplies water to residents of Gilmer and Upshur County. By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2025 “East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…

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Conservation News: July 28th Edition

Texas A&M AgriLife leaders offer New World screwworm experience As the threat of New World screwworm draws concern in Texas, two Texas A&M AgriLife experts are applying firsthand experience from a previous screwworm outbreak in Florida to guide the state’s response. Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences leaders Roel Lopez, Ph.D., director of…

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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates 25th Anniversary of William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple

  AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was honored to present the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home with a certificate commemorating its 25th Anniversary on July 28, 2025, in Temple. Commissioner Buckingham was joined by Tony Dale, Executive Secretary of the VLB, Senator Pete Flores, District…

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MD Anderson ranked No. 1 in the nation for cancer care 

Top ranking maintained for 11 years National rankings in multiple subspecialties and high performing ratings for several procedures and conditions achieved Ranking reflects commitment to excellence in cancer patient care HOUSTON, July 28, 2025 ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was ranked number one in the nation for cancer care in U.S. News &…

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USPS Stamp Encore Voting Open Now

Vote for your favorite stamp to be reissued in 2026     DALLAS — Today, the U.S. Postal Service is excited to announce the Stamp Encore Contest. To celebrate the organization’s 250th anniversary, and gear up to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, the public is invited to select a stamp pane from the past for re-printing as part…

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LWVTX Capitol Action Report – 89th Special Session, Issue 1

July 25th, 2025 Greetings! The Governor called a Special Session which started July 21st. Among the 18 items the Governor called legislators back to consider are three that the League is following: redistricting, the power of the attorney general over election crimes, and the actions covered by SB 2880 in the regular session, addressing providing…

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Hendrix Timber Mulchers Joins Merlo America’s Dealer Network

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 2025     Forestry professionals across the Southeast gain a new resource for advanced telehandler solutions.     Pictured Trent Hendrix, Owner.     ROCK HILL, SC / LIVINGSTON, TX — Merlo America proudly announces its newest partnership with Hendrix Timber Mulchers, officially welcoming the Texas-based dealership into its growing U.S. network.…

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