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AUSTIN – As the 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season approaches, lower bird numbers and fluctuating habitat conditions will require hunters to be flexible and ready to take advantage when habitats evolve throughout the year. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say duck populations continue to show a long-term decline across nearly all prairie-nesting species as…

October 12, 2026 Recovery Teams to Help in Hurricane Isaias Aftermath Minton, FL — October 12, 2026 — Volunteers with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief (SBTC Disaster Relief) are gearing up to help with the recovery effort following the strong hurricane that hit the Florida Panhandle. Recovery teams will be deployed to…

ETCOG is pleased to announce its new Chairman, Camp County Judge AJ Mason; the new Board and Executive Committee Officers serving for FY 2027; and Executive Committee members beginning a new two-year term. The ETCOG Board of Directors appoints the Executive Committee, which meets monthly and is responsible for establishing the policies, programs, and services…

With daylight saving time ending November 1 across most of the US, veterinarian Dr. Kelly Hood explains how to prepare dogs and cats for changing mealtimes, earlier wake-ups and darker evening walks.   Pet owners hoping to enjoy an extra hour in bed when the clocks fall back may find their dog or cat still…

Collin County – On October 11, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Highway Patrol (HP) responded to a 2-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway (SH) 205 and County Road (CR) 485. A preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling north on SH-205. A BMW 750…

Something for Nothing   Fall-time is in full swing which brings a lot more financial scams to unsuspecting people by targeting the ‘something for nothing’ fairytale.  We have all been told that if something sounds too good to be true then it probably is.  It is imperative to be on the lookout for counterfeit items…

AUSTIN — Just like a park-loving Texan, the Centennial Time Capsule, is off to its next location as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 years on a quest to visit every park. This time, it is moving to Caddo Lake State Park after its summer stay at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. One…

By Austin Current, The Texas Tribune October 12, 2026 As Austin ISD braces for state intervention, a critical question about the possible future of the cash-strapped district remains unanswered: How much will this cost taxpayers? If the Texas Education Agency’s overhaul in Austin looks anything like it has in the other parts of the state,…