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Girl Scout Day Event

Science Mill opens doors for Girl Scouts on Sept 20

Monday, September 8, 2025

The Science Mill in Johnson City, Texas, is hosting a Girl Scout Badge Day on September 20, 2025, with a day of activities and celebrations of STEM-focused learning. Self-guided activities and workshops will run from 10 am to 4 pm.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Free College Application Week

Office Of The Texas Governor | Greg Abbott

Thursday, September 4, 2025

– Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) announced Free College Application Week Oct. 13-19, 2025.

TPWD News

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations Through Nov. 1

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Nominees can be either individuals or organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1.

Transmission and Distribution Rates Now Available for Consumers on PUCT Website

Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Beginning today (9/3/25), the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will publish the authorized rates of transmission and distribution utilities (TDU) for Texas consumers on its website.

Trooper Dustin Henderson

Texas DPS Trooper Wins North American Inspectors Championship

The Texas Department Of Public Safety

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that Trooper Dustin Henderson (San Angelo) has earned the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award at the 2025 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC).

The Highland Lakes

The highland lakes are almost full again. Now what?

Lower Colorado River Authority

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

On July 2, our region was in a serious, yearslong drought.Then came July 3 and the start of heavy rains that caused devastating flooding throughout the Hill Country. By the end of the month, our water supply reservoirs were back to almost full levels.Welcome to Flash Flood Alley.

Text, Call or Click: Texas Game Wardens Make Reporting Wildlife Crimes Easier Than Ever with Tip411

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations—putting the power to protect our natural resources right at their fingertips.

Sid Miller Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Resources to help New Farmers succeed in Texas Agriculture

Texas Department Of Agriculture

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans about valuable resources for new farmers.

Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens for Trinity River Alligator Gar Sept. 1

The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Monday, September 1, 2025

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River. From Sept.

Human case of travelrelated NWS in the U.S.

Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The following is a statement from Commissioner Sid Miller:“The report of a human case of travel-related New World Screwworm (NWS) in Maryland is concerning; however, we must remain level-headed in our response to this pest.

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