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Wayne Christian Celebrates Nation-leading Texas Oil Production as Rig Activity and Jobs Rise
AUSTIN — Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian celebrated nation-leading Texas oil production growth, citing new data showing continued strength in Texas drilling activity and steady employment gains in the upstream sector. “The market is sending a clear signal,” Christian said. “Stronger demand is driving renewed production and job growth across the oil industry.…
Read MoreThanks to Working Families Tax Cuts Act, USDA Invests $65 Million for Projects that Help Farmers Improve their Operations and Conserve Natural Resources through Science and Innovation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $65 million in funding this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIG is supported by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA), which increased funding for farm…
Read More“Hank the Cowdog” Creator John R. Erickson to Appear in #TXBookChat Virtual Author Chat, June 10
June 1, 2026 Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is pleased to announce a special #TXBookChat webinar on Weds., June 10, at 10 a.m. CDT. In this free, virtual book event, beloved Texas author John S. Erickson will discuss his autobiography, Small Town Author, and the inspiration behind his timeless Hank the…
Read MoreEspecially Texan: Texas Navy
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. Explore the fascinating history of the Texas Navy, its formation, battles, and legacy in protecting Texas during its early years. Learn about the historic fleet…
Read MoreURECC Newsletter: June 2026
Texas Rangers, Law Enforcement Solve 1997 Permian Basin Sexual Assault Case
AUSTIN – Authorities in the Permian Basin have now identified the man they believe violently raped a 49-year-old woman in a mall parking lot in Midland almost 30 years ago. Last month, James Lee Woodard, now 61, was arrested in Big Spring and charged with aggravated sexual assault. On Sept. 1, 1997, Midland Police Department…
Read MoreDAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS IN COWTOWN FOR 135TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
The 135th Annual Convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) concluded Saturday, May 30th, and saw many positive changes. Daughters from all over the Lone Star State descended on Cowtown to celebrate their Texas heritage and perpetuate the memory of their ancestors who settled and fought for The Republic of Texas. A slate…
Read MoreTelehealth Booms as Demand for GLP-1s Surges and Questions Mount About Safety, Oversight
By Lauren Sausser and Maia Rosenfeld Jun 1, 2026 Karleigh McClain of Hendersonville, Tennessee, signed up for a membership with a telehealth company in January so that she could start taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss. Within 24 hours of injecting her first dose, she was admitted to the hospital. (Arielle Weenonia Gray for…
Read MoreBaffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.
By Katy Golvala, CT Mirror, Jenna Carlesso, CT Mirror, and Noam N. Levey Jun 1, 2026 When Christine Wood received a $12,000 bill from Bristol Hospital, she thought it must be a mistake. It was more than she and her husband made in a month combined. “I’m freaking out,” said Wood, who lives in a…
Read MoreCorpus Christi reconsiders building a desalination plant leaders rejected last year
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2026 Corpus Christi City Council is set to discuss Tuesday whether to revive a controversial and ambitious endeavor to build a desalination plant to convert seawater into drinkable water — a project the council rejected nine months ago over high costs and environmental concerns. A stubborn drought…
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