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Texas A&M researchers uncovered how websites use covert browser fingerprinting to track users — even without cookies or consent — raising new concerns about online privacy and digital surveillance. Credit: Danielle Benavides/Texas A&M Engineering

Websites Are Tracking You Via Browser Fingerprinting

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting — a method to uniquely identify a web browser — to track people across browser sessions and sites.

All Texas Home School Coalition Priorities Signed by Governor Abbott

Texas Homeschool Coalition

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Texas homeschool families are celebrating a series of legislative victories as three key bills—aimed at ensuring equal treatment and expanding opportunities—have officially been signed by Governor Greg Abbott.

Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening

Texas Farm Bureau applauds Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Provided By Texas Farm Bureau

Thursday, July 3, 2025

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act by the U.S. Senate.“Texas Farm Bureau applauds the U.S.

Drug dealer sentenced to 70 years in prison

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Judge Evan Stubbs of the 424th District Court sentenced 58-year-old Chandler Rodgers of Burnet County to 70 years in prison.

Texas is taking steps to prevent the screwworm, an invasive fly, from entering the state. The screwworm posies a large threat to the state's cattle industry. Courtesy Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Berenice Garcia / Rio Grande Valley Reporter

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas to get serious about an invasive, parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to the state’s livestock and wildlife.

4 unique moments in American history

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Americans celebrate the founding of their country every July 4. School children learn that the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, forever changing the world with the establishment of the United States of America.

The San Saba News & Star office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The San Saba News & Star office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Burn Ban is IN EFFECT

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The San Saba County Commissioners voted to reenact the Burn Ban at their meeting on Monday, June 30, 2025.Be safe this Independence Day weekend!

Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ this Fourth of July

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water.

DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July Holiday

The Texas Department Of Public Safety

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.

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