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Space Shuttle Discovery bound for Houston under federal budget provision

Texas Government Insider, Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

Monday, July 14, 2025

Congress’ newly passed federal budget bill includes funds for the transition of the space shuttle “Discovery” from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, to Houston, Texas.

Capital Farm Credit contribution boosts flood relief efforts

From crisis to recovery: Capital Farm Credit contribution boosts flood relief efforts

Capital Farm Credit

Monday, July 14, 2025

COLLEGE STATION - Capital Farm Credit recently joined the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with other entities including CoBank, AgFirst, AgWest, the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation and Farmer Mac to commit over $270,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for those...

Farm Credit Bank of Texas & Partners Unite to Support Texas Hill Country Flood Relief

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – July 09, 2025 – In the wake of the devastating floods that struck the Texas Hill Country over Independence Day weekend, the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with CoBank, AgFirst, AgWest, AgSouth, First South, the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation, and Farmer...

LCRA says avoid the Highland Lakes at night, use extra caution during the day

Lower Colorado River Authority

Sunday, July 13, 2025

**UPDATE: On Sunday, July 13, Travis County Judge Andy Brown updated his order related to the closing of Lake Travis. The updated order bans all recreational use of the waterways in Lake Travis upstream of Mile Marker 36 and upstream of Sandy Creek Park.

San Saba July 5, 2025 | Photo courtesy of Dwayne Shawn

Pfluger Announces Tom Green and San Saba Counties Added to the Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance Support from FEMA

News Staff

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Tom Green and San Saba counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance support from FEMA.

National Disaster Distress Helpline ~ 1-800-985-5990

Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the flash flooding in Texas.

Cherokee Fireworks were able to go on as schedule. Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

Cherokee Fireworks - just down the street

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Cherokee Fireworks - just down the street

San Saba, Texas on July 5th, 2025 - Courtesy of Dwayne Shaw

Disaster Declaration

San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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.

Pet Talk ~ Prepared To Protect: A Small Pet Owner’s Guide To Disaster Preparedness

Pet Talk

Texas A&m University System Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Prepared To Protect: A Small Pet Owner’s Guide To Disaster PreparednessWeather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S.

Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening

Texas Farm Bureau statements

Provided By Texas Farm Bureau

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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.

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