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State Capital Highlights By Gary Borders

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Premiums rise as ACA open enrollment beginsThe window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through January 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported.

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, federal paychecks

Wesley Story | Feeding Texas

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Food banks are working to fill the gap, but resources are limited.As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition benefits.

DPS Offers Tips to Keep Texas Families Safe this Halloween

Texas Department Of Transportation

Monday, October 27, 2025

As part of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Keping Texas Families Safe initiative, the department is reminding all Texans of steps they can take to stay safe this Halloween.

Make Your Soil Work For You To Optimize Ranch Production And Profit

The Texas State Soil And Water Conservation Board

Monday, October 27, 2025

Many ranchers are in a “more is best” mindset — more production, more livestock, more income.

TPWD Biologists predict favorable season for Waterfowl Hunters

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Thursday, October 23, 2025

News Release Media Contacts: TPWD Press Office, 512-389-8030, news@tpwd.texas.gov Oct.

October is Energy Awareness Month - Learn WATT to do!

Saving Energy at Home

Take Care Of Texas

Monday, October 20, 2025

When thinking about how to save energy, a great place to start is right at home. With a few smart habits, you can cut your energy costs, reduce the strain on your systems, and stay comfortable year-round.

Give Your Pumpkin a Second Life

Sustainable Pumpkin Hacks

Take Care Of Texas

Monday, October 20, 2025

For Food, Drink, and MoreIf your pumpkin is uncarved and free of rot, it's still perfectly edible and packed with nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C.Make Pumpkin PureeRoast your pumpkins (especially sugar pumpkins, which are sweeter) until tender.

Courtesy Capital Farm Credit

Capital Farm Credit establishes Texas Show Pass for livestock shows across Texas

Capital Farm Credit

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Capital Farm Credit, in partnership with Texas 4-H AgriLife Extension and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, has introduced Texas Show Pass, a new registration portal designed to streamline the livestock show experience for youth exhibitors across Texas.

Shorter days bring deadly risks for walkers in Texas

The Texas Department Of Public Safety

Friday, October 17, 2025

AUSTIN - On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home.A recently married major in the U.S.

FLUTIST DANIEL PARDO, a Columbian-American musician, will be performing along with eight percussion and string accompanists on Sunday, October 19, for the second concert of the Fredericksburg Music Club’s 2025-2026 eight-program season beginning at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 North Llano.

Flutist Daniel Pardo Planning Music Blend for Oct. 19 Performance

Terry Collier, Fredericksburg Music Club

Monday, October 13, 2025

FREDERICKSBURG – Daniel Pardo, Columbia-American flutist whose programming blends classical music with Latin jazz and world music, will be performing here Sunday, Oct.

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