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HPU invites public to performance of the Texas Southern Gospel of Music camp June 27.

HPU invites public to performance of the Texas Southern Gospel of Music camp June 27

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Howard Payne University invites the public to the closing performance of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music camp Friday, June 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Mims Auditorium.This is the 29th year of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music camp and the first year hosted on HPU’s campus.

Texas New World Screwworm Response Team Formed to Amplify Preparedness

The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.

Smartwatches can detect subtle physiological changes — such as temperature shifts and heart rate variations — that may indicate early infection before symptoms appear. Credit: Getty Images

Your Smartwatch Might Know You’re Sick Before You Do — And It Might Help Stop Pandemics

Texas A&m University System Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.

Summer Cookout Safety

USDA Serves Up Food Safety Guidelines for Your Summer Cookout

Provided By Usda

Thursday, June 19, 2025

As friends and families get ready to kick off summer by firing up the grill and serving foods at a cookout, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) shares some tips to keep your celebrations safe.

TAHC Joins Secretary Rollins to Announce Plan to Combat New World Screwworms Northward Spread

News Staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

EDINBURG, TX – State Veterinarian, Dr. Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges, DVM, commissioners and staff joined United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, as she announced the launch of a sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Boat History Report

Boat History Report Applauds Passage of Texas SB 1267

News Staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Boat History Report, the nation’s leading provider of watercraft history reports, commends the State of Texas for enacting Senate Bill 1267, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.

TPLO Recovery: Setting Pets Up For Success

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

It often starts subtly — a slight limp, a hesitation before jumping, or a pet struggling to use one of their back legs. While these signs could indicate temporary soreness or a minor sprain, they may also point to a much more serious issue, a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL).

Howard Payne University was given a silver designation on the Military Friendly® Schools list for 2025-2026.

HPU named 2025-2026 Military Friendly® school

Howard Payne University

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Howard Payne University was recently awarded the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation and received a silver level designation on the 2025-2026 list.

Public Utility Commission of Texas Now Accepting Applications for Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant Program

PUCT Now Accepting Applications for Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant Program

(not verified)

Thursday, June 19, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today began accepting applications for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside ERCOT Grant Program.

Don't Drink and Drive

Real lives, real losses of drunk driving

Texas Department Of Transportation

Thursday, June 19, 2025

AUSTIN – Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever.Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light.

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