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LCRA ADVISES PEOPLE TO STAY OFF LAKES TRAVIS, LBJ AND MARBLE FALLS FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Saturday, July 5, 2025

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.

Nutritional benefits of watermelon

News Staff

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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.

Study Shows Plants And Green Décor In Hospital Rooms May Aid Stress Recovery

Texas A&m University System Staff

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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.

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

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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.

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

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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.

All Texas Home School Coalition Priorities Signed by Governor Abbott

Texas Homeschool Coalition

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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.

Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening

Texas Farm Bureau applauds Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Provided By Texas Farm Bureau

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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.

Drug dealer sentenced to 70 years in prison

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Judge Evan Stubbs of the 424th District Court sentenced 58-year-old Chandler Rodgers of Burnet County to 70 years in prison.

Texas is taking steps to prevent the screwworm, an invasive fly, from entering the state. The screwworm posies a large threat to the state's cattle industry. Courtesy Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Berenice Garcia / Rio Grande Valley Reporter

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas to get serious about an invasive, parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to the state’s livestock and wildlife.

4 unique moments in American history

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Americans celebrate the founding of their country every July 4. School children learn that the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, forever changing the world with the establishment of the United States of America.

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