DALLAS, TEXAS (May 27, 2025) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the Texas General Land Office will receive $382,000 in grant funding to monitor water quality at beaches and to notify the public if elevated levels of illness-causing bacteria make swimming unsafe. “Millions of Americans will travel to the beach this summer to relax…

TYLER, Texas (May 27, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of  Pharmacy achieved a 100% residency match rate—giving it the highest residency match rate  among pharmacy schools in Texas and across the nation. A total of 26% of the graduating class  applied for a pharmacy residency and matched.…

Be aware of outdoor activities that might cause a spark Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to take proactive steps in preventing wildfire ignitions. The Texas A&M Forest Service advises everyone take extra care when grilling. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) Recent high temperatures and reduced rainfall are causing wilting grasses and dry vegetation in areas where…

LONGVIEW, TEXAS – On Saturday, May 24th, members of the Pine Tree High School Choir, under the direction of Danielle Warren, competed at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble competition in Pflugerville, Texas. Six members of the choir walked away with the prestigious award of a superior first division and one member walked away with…

Pine Tree High School Leadership has been recognized with a Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Sweepstakes Award and the National Association of Student Councils Gold Council of Excellence award. These awards are a testament to PTHS Leadership’s exceptional performance in Leadership organization, specific project areas, participation in TASC programs, and an administrator’s evaluation. Moreover,…

FORT WORTH, TEXAS— The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) officially opened the 2025 Texas Emergency Management Conference today at the Fort Worth Convention Center, welcoming thousands of emergency professionals to one of the largest and most influential emergency management events in the country. Held May 27–30, the three-and-a-half-day event features over 200 educational sessions,…

By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2025 “TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session” 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. Having trouble viewing?…

By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2025 “An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift” 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 to The Y’all —…

By Alejandra Martinez and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2025 “Lawmakers near deal to spend $20 billion over two decades on water crisis” 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.…

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