How volunteering benefits seniors' mental health

Seniors are vulnerable to mental health issues. The World Health Organization says around one in five older adults experience psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, and dementia- related mood changes.

Liverpool Legends bring international Beatles tribute to Fredericksburg’s Rockbox Theater

Harrison-endorsed group to perform two shows Sept 4, 5Returning to “their favorite venue,” The Liverpool Legends will bring their offically-sanctioned Beatles tribute show to Fredericksburg’s longest running venue, the Rockbox Theater, for two exclusive performances on Friday, September 4, 2026, at...

Texas Food Banks Partner with TDA for Annual Hunger Action Month

Long-standing partnership connects Texans with nutritious food while supporting farmers and communitiesTEXAS — In honor of Hunger Action Month, which takes place every September, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Feeding Texas are teaming up to raise awareness of food insecurity and...

Commissioner Sid Miller Calls on Governor Abbott to Donate Data Center Contributions to AgriStress Helpline

Miller: “If Big Tech wants to write checks, let’s put that money to work helping the farmers and ranchers being asked to pay the price.

Op-Ed: “Stop the Bad Bots”

News publishers across the country are struggling with a uniquely modern problem - their webpages are being overrun with bots.

Portable eye exam equipment aims to reduce barriers in rural healthcare

Texas A&M graduates are developing a headset-style eye exam device designed to bring eye care to more patients.

The 765kV "House of Cards"

Oncor and LCRA TSC argue that HB 5066 and the Permian Basin Reliability Plan (PBRP) satisfy the issue of need for the Bell County East to Big Hill (Bell County) and Big Hill to Sand Lake (Sand Lake) 765kV CCN applications.

Protecting pets from New World Screwworm

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals.

Keep Texas Spicy:

Commissioner Miller urges food safety amid jalapeño salmonella outbreak Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid MillerTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges Texans to pay close attention to federal food safety guidance following a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeño peppers...

Response to Recall of Argentine Beef Over USDA Inspection Failure

Commissioner Sid MillerAugust 11, 2026Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today responded to the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina after the product entered U.S. commerce without receiving the required federal import reinspection.