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San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley
On July 5, 2025 the governor issued a disaster declaration for Kimble County and 20 other counties due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding.Tax Code Section 11.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Pet Talk
Texas A&m University System Staff
Prepared To Protect: A Small Pet Owner’s Guide To Disaster PreparednessWeather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Texas Farm Bureau statements
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Texas Farm Bureau Passage of OBBB Act a major step forward for agricultureThe following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s (July 3rd) passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
LCRA ADVISES PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAKES TRAVIS, LBJ AND MARBLE FALLS FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Lower Colorado River Authority
AUSTIN, Texas - Flooding rains throughout the Hill County over the July 4 holiday weekend are creating dangerous situations for boaters and swimmers on the Highland Lakes.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Nutritional benefits of watermelon
News Staff
Watermelon is widely considered a summertime treat that's particularly refreshing on a hot day. A staple at backyard barbecues, watermelon makes a great appetizer, side dish and even dessert.Watermelon also can make for a nutritious addition to a backyard barbecue menu.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Study Shows Plants And Green Décor In Hospital Rooms May Aid Stress Recovery
Texas A&m University System Staff
A study from Texas A&M University reveals that hospital rooms designed with natural elements — like indoor plants, green décor and views of green nature — significantly enhance relaxation and mental clarity in simulated patients, even when experienced through virtual reality (VR).Researchers Dr.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
A new virtual assistant developed at Texas A&M is designed to support astronauts during deep space missions by diagnosing problems and guiding solutions in real time. Credit: Rachel Barton/Texas A&M Engineering
Hey, Siri, Fix My Spacecraft!
Texas A&m University System Staff
When astronauts make the long journey to Mars in the not-so-distant future, communication with mission control will be impossible for days to weeks at a time. Enter Daphne-AT, a virtual assistant (VA) designed to help astronauts safely and efficiently solve problems that arise on their spacecraft.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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
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.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
All Texas Home School Coalition Priorities Signed by Governor Abbott
Texas Homeschool Coalition
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.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Texas Farm Bureau applauds Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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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.
Thursday, July 3, 2025