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TEXAS – This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reminding Americans everywhere to inspect, maintain, and make any needed upgrades to their  mailboxes to help keep the mail flowing. Through regular, simple mailbox maintenance akin to Spring  Cleaning, customers can help their carriers ensure mail, packages, and special…

Texas Crop and Weather Report As Memorial Day approaches and grills fire up across Texas, consumers will see a mixed picture at the meat counter. Beef prices remain well above last year’s levels, while pork and chicken continue to offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Beef remains the most expensive protein…

Texas A&M AgriLife collaborations improve peanuts for consumers, farmers and industry Peanuts may be a familiar snack across the United States, but behind every jar of peanut butter or bag of roasted peanuts are decades of research focused on health, flavor and reliability. At Texas A&M AgriLife, breeders, growers and industry partners are working to develop…

Every spring across Texas, wildlife rehabilitators open their homes, empty their wallets, sacrifice sleep, and devote countless unpaid hours to saving orphaned and injured wildlife. From tiny squirrels needing feedings every few hours through the night, to injured birds, opossums, raccoons, and other native wildlife, these volunteers step in where no one else can. Now…

When pet parents travel but have no one to watch their furry companions, boarding can be a safe and necessary option. But being away from home, adjusting to an unfamiliar environment and adapting to a new schedule can impact even the most easygoing cats and dogs. For those pets, the abrupt shift can temporarily affect…

The 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards Winners Help us Congratulate These Ten Winning Communities This year’s Governor’s Community Achievement Award winners showcase how Texas communities are turning pride into action through volunteerism, education, innovation, and collaboration. From small towns to large cities, these ten communities are creating cleaner, safer, and more beautiful places to call…

TYLER, Texas – Tyler Junior College students are earning national recognition for academic achievement, leadership and service, receiving more than $19,000 in competitive scholarships and honors this spring through Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society programs. “This year we have an unprecedented number of scholars, and it has truly been a momentous year,” said Gigi…

Former agricultural economics student advocates for farmers in Austin and Washington, D.C. At first glance, the marble halls of the U.S. Capitol, sprawling cotton fields of South Texas and wooden roundtables of American agricultural organizations appear to have nothing in common. But take a closer look and you’ll notice a familiar face consistent across all…

By Berenice Garcia and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune May 11, 2026 Extreme heat is suspected to have played a role in the deaths of six people from Mexico and Honduras whose bodies were discovered inside a train car in Laredo earlier this week. Laredo Police Chief Miguel Rodriguez Jr. confirmed in a Thursday news…

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2026 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday his office has told more than 130 Texas cities they can’t raise property taxes because they’re not complying with a new state law. The push is part of an ongoing effort by Paxton to make sure cities aren’t unduly…