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Texas Senate News July 23, 2025

Lawmakers review state response to July 4th floods

Richard Lee, Richard.lee@senate.texas.gov Texas Senate News

Friday, July 25, 2025

Members of the House and Senate spent all day Wednesday hearing from state emergency response officials about what went right and what went wrong in the state response to the disastrous floods that struck the Texas Hill Country in the wee hours of July 4th, claiming 137 lives, with two still...

HPU’s surfing class took a trip to California at the end of the spring semester.

HPU surfing class goes to California

Howard Payne University

Friday, July 25, 2025

BROWNWOOD – July 24, 2025 – At the end of the HPU’s spring semester, Kim Rosato, adjunct professor of kinesiology, took her surfing class on a road trip to Encinitas, California.

The Highland Lakes | Courtesy LCRA | lcra.org

Caution Still Advised On Highland Lakes

Lower Colorado River Authority

Thursday, July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025AUSTIN, Texas – As the amount of debris in the Highland Lakes from recent flooding continues to decrease, the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging visitors to continue to exercise caution and take extra care on the lakes.

Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers

TRICARE Extends Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 26 Texas Counties due to Flooding

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The Defense Health Agency announced that temporary prescription refill waivers have been extended for TRICARE beneficiaries in 26 Texas counties due to flooding.

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Scowcroft Institute Report Examines COVID-19 Brain Effects And Origins

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University has released the second and final installment of a major report completed by Dr. Robert Kadlec in 2024.

Findings differed from those of previous studies in the areas of age, race and political affiliation. Credit: Jim Vondruska/Getty Images

Study Uncovers Predictors Of Individuals’ Preparedness For Natural Disasters And Trust In Disaster Assistance

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Key finding: Adults 55 years and older have more trust in evacuation orders issued by the government than younger adults.

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The Future Of Construction On Earth Is Extraterrestrial

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

NASA Artemis missions are working toward a near future where humans are an interplanetary species — lunar bases are planned by 2030 and a round trip to Mars in 2039.

HPU hosts Jumpstart pilot program for incoming students.

HPU launches Jumpstart pilot program for first-year students

Howard Payne University

Thursday, July 24, 2025

HPU recently held Jumpstart, a new summer bridge program designed to introduce students to college and the resources that are available to them before the start of their first semester. Jumpstart was created as a part of the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant from the U.S.

San Saba man sentenced to 40 years for possession of methamphetamine

Llano County District Attorney’s Office

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Donald Riggs, 43, of San Saba, Texas, was sentenced to 40 years in prison after a plea of guilty in the 33rd Judicial District Court of Llano County, Texas, Judge Allan Garrett presiding, for the offense of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.

Frank Volleman

Central Texas Farm Credit 2025 Stockholder Election Results

Central Texas Farm Credit

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Central Texas Farm Credit (CTFC) stockholders have elected Frank Volleman of Gustine to the rural lending cooperative’s board of directors. As a member of the seven-person board, he will represent the interests of fellow stockholders.Volleman is a dairy farmer in Comanche County.

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