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Texas A&M System Regents Approve Core Curricula After Comprehensive Review
Board certifies compliance with Senate Bill 37 ahead of state deadline BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved the core curricula of A&M System universities after a comprehensive, course-by-course review required by Senate Bill 37. The Board certified that the approved general education courses comply with…
Read MoreA Modern Solution for Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
If you’re making frequent trips to the bathroom, waking up several times each night to urinate or struggling with a weak urine stream, an enlarged prostate could be the cause. These symptoms often result from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition that affects millions of men as they age and can significantly impact quality…
Read MoreTEXAS LOTTERY INTRODUCES NEW LUCKY 7 SCRATCH TICKET FAMILY WITH OVER $366 MILLION IN TOTAL PRIZES
Four new scratch ticket games offer top prizes ranging from $200,000 to $2.5 million AUSTIN – Everything is coming up seven for Texas Lottery® players with the launch of the Lucky 7 family of scratch ticket games, which launched Aug. 31. Available at Texas Lottery retailers statewide, the new games offer more than $366 million in total…
Read MoreBoaters, Waterfowl Hunters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ on Labor Day Weekend, Teal Season Opener
AUSTIN – As Texans gear up for Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of teal season on Sept. 19, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to do their part in protecting Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also…
Read MoreFederal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune September 2, 2026 At least 19 Texas counties will receive federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged by major July flooding in southwest Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday. President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration to open up the much-awaited Federal Emergency Management Agency public funding, including for…
Read MoreComptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune September 3, 2026 Texas’ chief financial officer requested that lawmakers double the amount of money available for the state’s private school voucher program, resulting in a total of more than $2 billion. In the appropriations request for 2028–29 biennium, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines asked the Legislature to raise the…
Read More1 in 5 Texans experience food insecurity as food banks struggle to keep up with demand
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune September 3, 2026 HOUSTON — When West Houston Assistance Ministries’ food pantry flooded around Easter, pantry manager Verita Duncan, knew it couldn’t stay closed for long. Within days, around 200 families were waiting for registration to reopen, prompting the food pantry to turn to local college students for help…
Read MoreSouthlake Mental Health Practice Earns Best of 2026 Recognition as Compassionate Psychiatric Services Continues North Texas Growth
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Compassionate Psychiatric Services is celebrating continued growth at its Southlake mental health practice with recognition as a BusinessRate Best of 2026 Award Winner in the Psychiatrist category. The recognition is based on Google Review data analyzed by BusinessRate and recognizes local businesses demonstrating strong customer satisfaction, reputation and service. Since opening its Southlake location in…
Read MoreAlready one of the largest recorded wildfires in North Texas history, Ross Fire continues burning
By Alejandra Martinez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 27, 2026 FORT WORTH — Ten days since the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. And while parts of the region are expected to get some rain and slightly…
Read MoreIllegal scams, legal tools: BBB investigation shows how lax regulations allow scammers to use legal tools steal billions
TYLER, Texas – September 3, 2026 – Over half of all Americans encounter a scam every day. Better Business Bureau (BBB) data shows Scam Tracker reports increasing each year. Over $68 billion $68 billion was lost to financial fraud last year, and over 98% of Americans said scams pose a threat to national security. With…
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