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Hill County CattleWomen update

Betsy Rafferty

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Hill Country CattleWomen met this past Tuesday at the Sandstone B&B in Llano. We voted on a new slate of officers and the year end awards for Cattle Women of the Year, and Behind the Scene Cattle Women. The new officers will be installed and award winners will be announced at our June meeting.

Reminder: Families can access summer meals after school cafeterias close

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced on May 22nd, that after school cafeterias close for summer, families can access meals served by schools, churches, city governments, and other nonprofits in partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

HPU’s first CNA cohort is pictured from left to right: Jake Leung; Addison Long; Martha Treviño-Brunette, university nurse and NATCEP director; Iza Harrison; and Mackenzie De La Cruz.

Howard Payne University’s School of Nursing recognizes first CNA cohort

Howard Payne University

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Howard Payne University’s (HPU) School of Nursing recently held its first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) completion ceremony. This event recognized the completion of HPU’s first CNA cohort through the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

News Staff

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 35.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.27/g higher than a year ago.

Texas A&M research reveals why small financial changes can have big effects on stress and productivity. Credit: Getty Images

Small financial changes can have big impact on stress, study finds

Texas A&m University System Staff

Monday, May 25, 2026

New research is shedding light on the factors surrounding financial stress, showing that even small changes in income or expenses can significantly affect how stressed people feel, both at home and at work.

Leave Risk at the Ramp this Memorial Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens

Friday, May 22, 2026

With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer boating season, Texas Game Wardens are preparing for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year and reminding Texans and visitors alike to put safety first before heading out on the water.

TPWD Urges Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Thursday, May 21, 2026

AUSTIN – Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer boating season which means Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation.

Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions

Congressman August Pfluger

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reinforced his position on ensuring landowners and local communities maintain a meaningful voice in transmission siting decisions.

Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman Honors Fallen Heroes, Calls for Memorial Day Moment of Remembrance

Texas Veterans Commission

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Ahead of Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is encouraging Texans to pause and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Texas is home to more than 1.

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

Commissioner Sid Miller on Groundbreaking Antitrust Settlement in Meat Industry

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on May 11, 2026, praised President Trump’s Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for securing a major antitrust settlement with Agri Stats, Inc.

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