AAA Texas Urges Drivers to Gear Up for First Major Heat Wave of the Year
AAA Texas Urges Drivers to Gear Up for First Major Heat Wave of the Year Essential Reminders to Protect Kids, Pets, and Vehicles As scorching triple-digit temperatures are expected to grip parts of Texas this week, AAA Texas is urging drivers to prepare their vehicles and take extra precautions. Extreme heat not only poses health…
Read MoreTrump Is Making America Constitutionally Literate—By Violating the Constitution
John Whitehead’s Commentary John & Nisha Whitehead May 13, 2025 “Donald Trump ran on a platform of relentless, thoroughgoing rejection of the Constitution itself, and its underlying principle of democratic self-government and individual rights. True, he never endorsed quartering of troops in private homes in time of peace, but aside from that there is hardly a…
Read MoreTexas DPS Hosts Inaugural National Top Trooper Competition
AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the inaugural National Top Trooper Competition at the DPS Tactical Training Facility in Florence. Designed to showcase the highest levels of law enforcement excellence, the event brought together Top Troopers from across the country for a week of collaboration, competition and training. Male…
Read MoreProposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreement
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune May 12, 2025 “Proposals to require judges to deny bail more often advance through House panel, signaling a broader agreement” 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 MoreDPS Launches Statewide Patrols to Enforce Seat Belt Use and Curb Distracted Driving for Memorial Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American enforcement campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday. From May 12 through May 26, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus on enforcing seat belt laws and promoting safe driving behaviors to reduce crashes and save…
Read MoreLearn to Design Great Garden Borders at SFA Gardens Lecture
Nacogdoches, TX– SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on June 12 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches. Bob Byers, director of Fort Worth Botanical Garden, will present “The Basics of Designing Great Borders.” Bob Byers…
Read MoreTexas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Society for Range Management Outstanding Achievement Award
AUSTIN — The Society for Range Management (SRM) recognized the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program with its Outstanding Achievement Award for commitment to community engagement. The award goes to those working to manage, conserve and enjoy the vast landscapes known as rangelands. SRM is an international professional scientific society and conservation organization whose…
Read MoreNew Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 12, 2025 “New Senate bill offers last-minute reprieve for troubled Texas Lottery” 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 MoreSen. Bettencourt Closes Loopholes to Keep Predators out of Schools & Juvenile Systems
Bettencourt Bills Expands ‘Do Not Hire’ Registry to Protect Students and Juveniles in Texas Two Key Bills-One Signed into Law (SB 1437), One Passed by Texas Senate 30-1 (SB 571) AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced two major victories this week in his ongoing efforts to strengthen child safety laws in Texas. Senate…
Read MoreTexas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune May 12, 2025 “Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate” 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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