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A walk across Texas for Walk Across Texas
Life & Health AgriLife Extension’s Michael Lopez walked 834 miles to celebrate program’s 30th year September 8, 2026 – by Karn Dhingra Walk Across Texas challenges teams to build physical activity into their daily lives over eight weeks, working toward a collective goal of 832 miles, roughly the distance from Orange to El Paso. This…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 19.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 18.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.06/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has…
Read MoreSeveral Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a “problem”
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune September 13, 2026 On Sunday, Bo French, the Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a series of xenophobic social media posts taking aim at students of color celebrating at the University of Texas football game, and prompting a wave of intra-party rebuke just weeks before the November election.…
Read MoreHow cellphone data can improve the travel experience at airports
Anonymous mobile network data can predict passenger surges and cut ground transport emissions September 10, 2026 – by Karn Dhingra Every time a traveler’s phone pings a cell tower, it leaves a tiny digital footprint. A new international study co-authored by a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researcher shows those footprints, multiplied…
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Tip Leads to Arrest of Venezuelan Child Predator in Travis Co.
September 11, 2026 AUSTIN – A Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant is back in custody after being captured in Travis Co. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest. Fermin Alejandro Calles Garcia, 24, from Venezuela, was taken into custody on Sept. 5 during a traffic stop in Northwest Travis Co. Following…
Read MoreDPS Launches RSD Connect, Changes to LTC Licensing Platform
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) announces the upcoming launch of RSD Connect – a new online licensing platform that will enhance the state’s License to Carry (LTC) program experience for applicants, license holders and instructors. The new licensing platform is set to go live on Oct. 1, 2026.…
Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of September 13 – September 19
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. Westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of Pecan…
Read MoreGuidelines accompany recommendations for nutrition education
The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee today published the first nutritional guidelines created by Texans for Texans. The guidelines are part of TNAC’s inaugural report following its creation last year to review scientific findings on nutrition and ultraprocessed foods and recommend ways Texans can improve their health through what they eat. “These new nutritional guidelines translate the…
Read MoreRevving up the future: CSAI brings a Shelby and excitement to Paris High School
September 10, 2026 This week, CSAI Director Austin Maness accepted an invitation from Paris High School (PHS) Senior Automotive Instructor Bryan Ochoa to speak with students about the exciting educational pathways available at NTCC. To help capture their attention, Maness brought a stunning 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake directly to the PHS shop. From freshmen…
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