November was National Diabetes Month, but it is always a good time to learn more about the disease

This time of year is an opportunity to raise awareness of this disease and its risk factors, as well as promote healthful living behaviors that can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, said Texas A&M AgriLife experts. Diabetes is a pervasive and costly disease.

Battleship Texas plans and records now online at the state archives

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce a major digitization effort that provides online access to more than 3,000 ships plans and records from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) collection documenting the USS battleship, Texas.

CTC paramedic program receives national reaccreditation

The Central Texas College (CTC) paramedic program recently received national reaccreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Game Warden Field Notes

Sting Operation In August, a concerned citizen contacted Montgomery County game wardens regarding a neighbor keeping an alligator in his backyard. The wardens responded to the home where the alligator was reportedly kept.

Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking began November 24

November is known as a time to give thanks, but in Texas the month also marks the beginning of a winter tradition for anglers of all ages across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department kicked off this tradition when it began stocking thousands of rainbow trout November 24.

San Saba AgriLife Ext. presents health topic lessons to County and City employees

For the past three weeks, San Saba County AgriLife Extension Office has presented weekly lessons, approximately 30 minutes long, on various health topics to County and City employees.

Faith Over Fear

The omicron variant of Covid-19 has arrived. The speculation of its symptoms, infection rate, and future variants is front page news. The question of vaccine effectiveness is being debated as countries shut their borders to protect the populace.

Commissioner Bush announces agreement authorizing construction of border wall on stateowned land

Today, November 29th, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the signing of a lease agreement between the General Land Office (GLO) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) authorizing the construction of border wall along a GLO-owned farm tract in Starr County.

COVID drove a wedge between parents and schools; Texas must pull them back together

A good education has always required a partnership between parents, teachers and policymakers. That’s never been more apparent than in the era of COVID-19, and it should guide Texas as we determine the best way to educate future generations.

The Idle American

A Warning This Time… A Texas automobile driver was “tooling” down a rural highway on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Most motorists had already reached destinations, or maybe decided not to go. He felt alone, not another vehicle in sight on a long stretch of pavement.