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In 2025, over 5,200 mail carriers experienced dog bite, attacks
June 5, 2026 Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, 14 mail carriers per day will say, “Yes.” Postal Service officials report that in 2025, over 5,200 mail carriers experienced dog bites or dog attacks while just trying to do their jobs. With deliveries every day, including Sundays and holidays, carriers are on…
Read MoreUT Tyler, Jacksonville ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state
TYLER, Texas (June 5, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Jacksonville Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. The university remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the teacher shortage in…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service awards $29 million to Texas fire departments
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $29.3 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. In the fourth funding round of the year, the program awarded 531 grants addressing volunteer fire department requests for personal protective equipment, slip-on units, fire and rescue equipment,…
Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of June 7 – June 13
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures. I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads.…
Read MoreDon’t Get Taken for a Ride. Tips for Renting a Vehicle
How to Avoid Vehicle Rental Stress Whether you’re traveling for business, taking a family vacation, or dealing with transportation needs while your vehicle is in the shop, renting a vehicle can be a convenient solution. However, unexpected fees, insurance confusion, and damage disputes can quickly turn a simple rental into a frustrating experience. The Better…
Read MoreEight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — A handful of Senate Republicans this week joined Democrats to oppose a controversial Trump nominee and vote against the president’s “anti-weaponization fund” and East Wing ballroom — the latest display of defection from a band of GOP moderates, retiring members and vulnerable incumbents in…
Read MoreTexas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer
By Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 A rural North Texas county that appears to be the first in the state to pass a data center moratorium has rescinded the measure after being sued by a developer for $100 million in damages. The Hill County Commissioners on Thursday voted unanimously to end the…
Read MoreSecond screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
By Stephen Simpson, Berenice Garcia and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County on Friday, just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the screwworm’s arrival in Texas. The second case was…
Read MoreVoices of Veterans: Corporal Joseph Esparza Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines During the Iraq/Afghanistan War
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. This week, we highlight the service of Corporal (Cpl.) Joseph Esparza who served in the U.S. Marines during the Iraq/Afghanistan War.…
Read MoreNRCS Texas ready to provide assistance to producers with the New World Screwworm
TEMPLE, June 6, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is ready to support ranchers along the southern border with technical assistance and resources to reduce the risk of potential for New World Screwworm (NWS). By integrating conservation practices and activities, NRCS can help to mitigate the…
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