By Paul F. Petrick March 8th was the 43rd anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s speech before the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, Florida where he labeled the Soviet Union an “evil empire.” It was not a milestone anniversary other than it was the first anniversary of the Evil Empire Speech to occur since its author…

BATON ROUGE, LA (03/23/2026)– Emma Alphin of Big Sandy, Texas, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Texas Woman’s University. Alphin is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi…

Legacy of Texas is the official store of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Especially Texan: Lila May Banks Cockrell Our Handbook of Texas Women features many entries on the trailblazing women of Texas. This Handbook resource is the perfect…

Bringing new life into the world should be a moment of hope – not hardship. Yet for millions of parents, the experience of giving birth comes with a heavy financial, medical, and emotional toll. New research from health insurance comparison site iSelect reveals the U.S. states where the toll of childbirth – measured through childcare affordability, maternity…

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 Sergeant Major (SGS) Moritz Friebel who served in the United States Army in Japan, Korea, and…

Customers are encouraged to spring into action to get ready for warmer temperatures    HOUSTON — March 20, 2026 — With the arrival of spring, CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to use available tools, tips and resources as part of their home spring cleaning and preparation for the warmer temperatures ahead. Customers can find opportunities to save…

March 19, 2026 TPWD News  News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – As temperatures begin to rise, activity on Texas lakes, rivers and coastal waters is increasing. Texas Game Wardens are reminding paddlers to prioritize safety while kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding. “Paddling is one of the best ways to experience Texas waters, but it’s not something…

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded approximately $39.06 million to coastal improvement projects in Texas’ Upper Gulf Coast Region through its Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 31 and Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) program Cycle 14. Commissioner Buckingham made these announcements…