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Fannie Mae offers free disaster recovery counseling services for homeowners and renters who were impacted by the devastating floods.

When Disaster Strikes

I have watched several documentaries, read personal accounts or was told by eyewitnesses of how the people responded that were in a large destructive, terrible hurricane. I think it is very hard to understand what someone is going through unless it has happened to you.

Richland Springs ISD Lunch Menu

Aug. 7th - Aug. 8 thThursday, August 7th Breakfast: Cereal or Breakfast sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Calzone, green veggie salad, Fruit cup, Milk Friday, August 8th-Breakfast: Cereal or Breakfast sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburger w/veggies, Tater tots, Fresh fruit pizza, Milk

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave

As temperatures rise, so should the care of your yard’s lawn and landscape. However, it is important to ensure your yard is healthy before a heat wave hits.“The healthier your grass, trees, and shrubs, the more resistant it will be to extreme temperatures.

Lawmakers review state response to July 4th floods

Members of the House and Senate spent all day Wednesday hearing from state emergency response officials about what went right and what went wrong in the state response to the disastrous floods that struck the Texas Hill Country in the wee hours of July 4th, claiming 137 lives, with two still...

HPU surfing class goes to California

BROWNWOOD – July 24, 2025 – At the end of the HPU’s spring semester, Kim Rosato, adjunct professor of kinesiology, took her surfing class on a road trip to Encinitas, California.

Caution Still Advised On Highland Lakes

July 24, 2025AUSTIN, Texas – As the amount of debris in the Highland Lakes from recent flooding continues to decrease, the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging visitors to continue to exercise caution and take extra care on the lakes.

TRICARE Extends Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 26 Texas Counties due to Flooding

The Defense Health Agency announced that temporary prescription refill waivers have been extended for TRICARE beneficiaries in 26 Texas counties due to flooding.