A Texas teen was the victim of fake AI nudes. Now a new law requires platforms to remove such content.
By Katharine Wilson, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2025 “A Texas teen was the victim of fake AI nudes. Now a new law requires platforms to remove such content.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Read MoreTPWD Highlights Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”
AUSTIN – With Memorial Day and the launch of summer on the horizon, Texans across the state will spend time on the water for fun and recreation. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive…
Read MoreTexas House committee advances legislation that targets state’s universities
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 6, 2025 “Texas House committee advances legislation that targets state’s universities” 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 Tribune’s…
Read MoreTexas Parks and Wildlife Launches “Better Outside” Podcast
May 19, 2025 AUSTIN— Plug in some headphones or turn up your car radio because the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching a new podcast — “Better Outside.” Podcast listeners will travel the woods and waters of Texas through an array of awe-inspiring stories about conservation, recreation and the outdoors. The show is…
Read MoreTrump’s DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying ‘Kickbacks’ for Primo Customers
By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News May 19, 2025 When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your needs — no matter the carrier.” About a third of enrollees do seek…
Read MoreEPA Announces $2.5 Million in Brownfields Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 19, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that four recipients in Texas will receive $2.5 million in Brownfields grants to assess, cleanup, and revitalize local properties. These grants put the agency’s commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars…
Read MoreOPINION: TEXAS PEACE OF MIND: A LIFELINE FOR RURAL TEXAS
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 19, 2025 Texas was built on true grit, God’s grace, and good old-fashioned hard work. Nowhere is that more alive than in our rural communities. But behind that proud tradition, we’ve got a real crisis, and it’s one we can’t afford to ignore any longer: I’m…
Read MoreOak wilt cost-share program available to help minimize the spread of oak wilt in Texas
May 19, 2025 COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering cost shares for Texas landowners to suppress the spread of oak wilt through the Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program. Eligible oak wilt suppression practices through this program include trenching or removal of infected red oak trees. All treatments must be installed according…
Read MorePhi Theta Kappa inducts 58 new members, honors campus leaders
Published: May 19, 2025 The Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Kilgore College welcomed 58 new members during its spring induction ceremony April 15. The ceremony featured a welcome from KC President Dr. Brenda Kays and a keynote address by Natalie Wade, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences. Distinguished…
Read MoreTexas Labor Market Achieves Five Consecutive Months of Record High Jobs with More Than 37,000 Added in April
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market reached record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force in April. Texas added 37,700 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,320,100 nonfarm jobs. The state added 215,500 jobs over the year, bringing the annual nonfarm growth rate to 1.5 percent,…
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