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Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 30th Year of Conservation Fundraising

The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
Thursday, August 6, 2026
AUSTIN— Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state.

Keeping up with the Commissioners

Jeffrey Carlson
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
County Commissioner's Meeting Notes - August 3, 2026 The County Commissioner's meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by County Judge Jody Fauley. All four Commissioners were present as well as the County Clerk, County Treasurer and the County Sheriff.
PHOTOGRAPH: Roger D. Hamrick (right} is presented with a distinguished SCV Bronze Cross by Commander Michael Oliver. The Bronze Cross and accompanying proclamation stand as lasting testimony of the camp’s gratitude and esteem for Compatriot Hamrick’s meritorious service.

PHOTOGRAPH: Roger D. Hamrick (right} is presented with a distinguished SCV Bronze Cross by Commander Michael Oliver. The Bronze Cross and accompanying proclamation stand as lasting testimony of the camp’s gratitude and esteem for Compatriot Hamrick’s meritorious service.

Local SCV Camp honors Compatriot for restoring ancestor’s grave and Wilderness Cemetery

Submitted By The Scv Saltworks Camp No. 2353
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Lampasas, Texas — Salt Works Camp No. 2353 of the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, recognized one of its own this week for outstanding work in preserving Confederate heritage.
Photo taken at the Senate Hearing | Courtesy of Judge Jody Fauley

Photo taken at the Senate Hearing | Courtesy of Judge Jody Fauley

Lt. Gov. Patrick and Chairman Schwertner Call on PUC to Deny 765kV Applications

Landowners Dominate Marathon Senate 765kv Hearing
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
765kV Hearing / By Dave ClarkOn Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Senate Business & Commerce Committee completed their Hearing on the Texas Electric Grid and 765kV transmission lines. The marathon hearing lasted 15 hours and 24 minutes, from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, until 12:24 a.m. Thursday.
Leaders from major healthcare systems repeatedly described the departure of clinicians as one of their biggest concerns. Credit: AI-generated image | Courtesy of Texas A&M University

Leaders from major healthcare systems repeatedly described the departure of clinicians as one of their biggest concerns. Credit: AI-generated image | Courtesy of Texas A&M University

Why your doctors keep leaving

Texas A&m University System Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
If it feels harder to keep the same doctor, you’re not imagining it. Healthcare leaders say retirements, burnout and changing workforce expectations are making it complicated to keep experienced clinicians in place.
Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 12.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.54/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 24.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 82.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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