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MONTHLY DATA UPDATE Visualizing the Future of Texas Story Map This Story Map features the Texas Demographic Center’s Vintage 2024 population projections. It includes residential population data for the state and its counties, broken down by age, sex, and race/ethnicity for each year from 2020 to 2060. The projections are presented under three migration scenarios,…

June 29, 2026 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Texans prepare to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks and participating in outdoor activities. Fireworks are a longstanding tradition of Fourth of July celebrations, but they also pose a risk to people, property…

Thanks to all sending thoughts and prayers to the Jewett Families during our loss of Gordon. Your attendance at the service and the many beautiful flower arrangements were appreciated. Gwen Jewett

Only 5 days remain until Independence Day and America’s historic 250th anniversary celebration! Across the country, neighbors, families, and communities are coming together to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for an event to attend, there’s still time to be part of the celebration. Where Will You Celebrate This Weekend?…

June 29, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized as the Best Business Climate in the nation for the fourth year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 2026 Annual Rankings Report.   “Texas is where new ideas flourish, jobs grow, and Texans prosper,” said Governor Abbott.…

June 29, 2026 AUSTIN – Fourth of July is always special at Texas State Parks, but the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has provided some memorable programming for this year’s holiday. Join Texas State Parks in celebrating America 250 with a patriotic themed event near you. Double-check the calendar as…

TxDOT and ODOT to share data to improve mobility and safety June 29, 2026 AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced the successful execution and implementation of a bi-state data sharing agreement designed to enhance traffic operations, improve traveler information,…

Celebrate America 250 in Texas! Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Especially Texan: The Liberty Bell Tour of 1915 Explore the historic 1915 tour of the Liberty Bell across the United States. From July 5 to November 25, 1915, the bell made 275 official…

A new analysis of FBI crime data has revealed the Texas cities recording the highest number of criminal offenses, with Houston reporting more than 224,000 offenses in the latest available city data. The study, analysed by Compare the Market, examined FBI crime statistics across Texas, ranking cities by the total number of reported offenses, including…