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Congressman August Pfluger

Rep. Pfluger Announces Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office will host Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities for students to serve at a U.S. Service Academy. "In 1995, I sought a nomination to the U.S.

Wichita Falls Farmers Market

Capital Farm Credit awards grant funding to Texas Farmers Markets

Capital Farm Credit

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Farmers markets bring colorful produce, freshly prepared foods and other vibrant offerings to communities across Texas. Capital Farm Credit is proud to support nine markets this year as part of its 2025 Farmers Market Grant Program.

Don't Drink and Drive

End summer with friends, not cellmates

Texas Department Of Transportation

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Whether it’s coming home from the pool or a BBQ, summer fun can end quickly with just one bad decision. Every 23 minutes there’s a crash involving a driver under the influence of alcohol. That’s more than 60 crashes a day and adds up to a lifetime of pain for families who lost loved ones.

Developing A Large Animal Preparedness Plan

Taking Stock For Disasters: Developing A Large Animal Preparedness Plan

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, August 14, 2025

When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become that much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock can’t simply squeeze into the backseat.

Intoxicated and reckless driving has become a major public safety problem

District Attorney Announces Increased Focus on Dangerous Driving Offenses

News Staff

Thursday, August 14, 2025

District Attorney Perry Thomas announced today (8-14-25) that his office is taking action to address the growing problem of intoxicated and reckless driving in the district.

Photo credit: U.S. Air Force Academy

Pfluger Voted Chairman of U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

Congressman August Pfluger

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to USAFA. Rep.

Selected HPU offices will be open Saturday, August 16, to assist students preparing for fall semester.

Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, August 16, to assist students preparing for fall semester

Howard Payne University

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the fall 2025 semester. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 18.

Commissioner Sid Miller announces another strong pesticide disposal event

Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Grimes County event collected almost 75,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides and chemicals Texas Department of AgricultureToday (August 1, 2025), Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced that the Grimes County pesticide waste removal event, hosted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the...

DPS Trooper Honored with Purple Heart for Heroic Service

Texas Department Of Public Safety

Monday, August 11, 2025

Last week, at the August meeting of the Public Safety Commission (PSC), Chairman Stephen P. Mach, Nelda Luce Blair, Dan Hord, Larry Long and Steven Stodghill, along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F.

Julie Lewey

Grow Your AgriRoots Contest winners innovate their way to more fruitful futures

Capital Farm Credit

Monday, August 11, 2025

Fourteen finalists in Capital Farm Credit’s Grow your AgriRoots contest this year are bringing innovation and regeneration to farms and ranches across Texas. Ten of the business owners recently shared their passion at Capital Farm Credit headquarters, where they vied for top prizes of $10,000.

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