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Texas A&M Forest Service urges continued wildfire awareness as warm, dry conditions persist across Texas
WHO: Texas A&M Forest Service WHAT: Texas A&M Forest Service is urging Texans to remain wildfire aware as elevated fire weather conditions persist across the state this week. WHEN: March 24-29, 2026 WHERE: Statewide, with elevated wildfire potential in High Plains, Caprock, western Rolling Plains and portions of East, North and Central Texas. WHY: The fire environment will remain…
Read MoreTribCast: Inside Texas’ massive ICE detention facilities
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune March 24, 2026 As the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, Texas has come to play a central role in hosting the detained migrants. Texas is home to the largest ICE detention center, a sprawling tent city on the edge of Fort Bliss in El Paso known as…
Read MoreTxDOT: Help Protect Vulnerable Road Users
1 in 5 traffic fatalities involved a pedestrian or bicyclist ———————————————————————————————— AUSTIN – Spring brings out walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state. No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road. Texans take care of their neighbors, but far too often people forget…
Read MoreLiTHIUMLEARNS announces $25,000 donation from Chevron to fuel STEM education in southwest Arkansas
MAGNOLIA, AR (03/24/2026) LiTHIUMLEARNS today announced a $25,000 donation from Chevron. LiTHIUMLEARNS, an initiative of Southern Arkansas University, is dedicated to building a skilled talent pipeline for the region’s emerging critical minerals industry. This contribution will directly support its STEM education and workforce development programs, including the Mobile STEM Lab set to begin visiting K-12…
Read MoreDallas Arboretum Transforms into an Open-Air Gallery with Blockbuster Hunt Slonem Exhibition. Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies
Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies Running April 20 – September 30, 2026 DALLAS – Tuesday, March 24, 2026 This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will transform its 66-acre garden into the largest outdoor gallery of Hunt Slonem’s work ever produced. Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies features 28 installations and more than 100 works of art and debut…
Read MoreVideo: Russia deploys drone operators to Iran for strikes on US bases protected by Ukrainian drone ops
Abbott legal brief criticizes Paxton’s rushed lawsuit against Harris County’s immigrant legal fund
By Eleanor Klibanoff March 24, 2026, 11:46 a.m. Central Texas Tribune In a recent brief filed to the Texas Supreme Court, Gov. Greg Abbott criticized his fellow Republican, Attorney General Ken Paxton, for rushing a lawsuit challenging a program that provides legal aid to undocumented immigrants. While Harris County has operated its immigration legal fund for five years,…
Read MoreCampfire at The Stella Hotel Announces Elevated Easter Brunch Experience with Seasonal Buffet, Easter Bunny Photos, and Egg Hunt
BRYAN, TEXAS March 24, 2026 — The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection invites guests to celebrate Easter Sunday in style with a festive, spring-inspired brunch experience on Sunday, April 5, 2026. This highly anticipated event combines an elevated buffet, family-friendly activities, and warm Southern hospitality, making it perfect for gathering with loved ones. Brunch will be served…
Read MoreSES Taps K2 Space to Accelerate Next-Gen MEO Satellite Network, meoSphere
Credit: K2 Space Next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) network is a multi-mission constellation targeted at meeting fast growing commercial and defense needs with flexible scaling approach. LUXEMBOURG, March 24, 2026 — SES, a space solutions company, today announced it will deploy meoSphere, a next-generation medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite network targeted for operation…
Read MoreTexas Revolution Rendezvous
Join us for a weekend of history, heritage, and community at the legendary Menger Hotel—just steps from the Alamo—for this year’s Texas Revolution Rendezvous! Friday, April 17: 1836 Revolution Dinner & Silent Auction Saturday, April 18: San Antonio Historic Walking Tours and Symposium at the Menger Hotel Sunday, April 19: Access to Witte Museum, Briscoe Western Art Museum,…
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