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Texas FFA elects new student officers for upcoming school year
The Texas FFA Association has announced its new state officers for the 2024-2025 school year. The new officers, who graduated high school in May, will represent Texas FFA for the upcoming school year.
AgriLife Extension launches genetic improvement program for Texas red drum
Foodies have reason to celebrate the latest project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aquaculture experts. They are advancing the sustainable supply of red drum fish from Texas’ Gulf Coast, where the majority of the U.S. supply originates. AgriLife Extension researchers are launching the first-ever study focused on...
Texas 4-H Congress gives up-close look at state’s legislative process
Every two years, during the Texas 4-H Congress, senior Texas 4-H members travel to Austin, hobnob with politicians and learn firsthand how the Texas Legislature works. Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience held inside the Texas Capitol by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which administers the Texas 4-H program. Typically, about 250 Texas 4-H members in grades 9-12 participate in the event, assuming the roles of legislators, lobbyists and members of the media to better understand the state legislative process.
Poisonous hammerhead worms rising in Texas. When chopped in two, they double
The poisonous hammerhead worm is on the rise in Houston as Hurricane Beryl and extensive rainfall brings flooding to the region. The invasive species thrives in hot tropical climates, and as conditions bring damp, humid weather to the region, experts expect the insect to emerge in full force. Aside from the frightening thoughts of...
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.'s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart Health....
Track outages here: Heavy rain leads to power outages across the region
As heavy rain drenches the area, numerous power outages have been reported, leaving thousands of residents without electricity. A flash flood watch will be in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night, potentially causing more than just street flooding. As a result of the severe weather, power outages have been...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton
Garrett Slater, Ph.D., has been hired as the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service honey bee specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology to support state commercial and hobby beekeepers. The new statewide position expands AgriLife Extension’s growing beekeeping program and was supported by funding from...
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.’s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart...
Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health hosts workshop aimed at creating a County Mental Health Law plan
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health created the County mental health law plan (CMHLP) program, because they say the laws relating to persons with mental illness or intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) are complex and affect multiple individuals. The workshop took place Wednesday, July...
Show and Till Time for Texas School District Farm Operation
James Beasley of Longview Independent School District in East Texas heads up production for the Farm to School program. Thomas Skernivitz is Senior Editor, Horticulture Group, at Meister Media Worldwide. See all author stories here. We and selected third parties collect personal information as specified in the privacy policy and...
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
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