LCRA to offer two $100,000 community grants to celebrate grant program’s 30th year

The Lower Colorado River Authority is increasing the amount of money available for community grants over the next fiscal year and plans to award two $100,000 grants to commemorate the grant program’s 30th anniversary.

Texas Farm Bureau applauds passage of H.R. 1 by U.S. House

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following the passage of H.R. 1 by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2025.“Texas Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R.

On Memorial Day, honor those who gave all, thank the families who suffer loss

In observance of Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) shares the below message from TVC Chairwoman and U.S. Navy Veteran Laura Koerner.

Honoring the Legacy That Unites Us All: Alamo Defenders Heritage Map of Texas Available Now

Friends,  I'm proud to share that my commemorative Commissioner's map, the Alamo Defenders Heritage Map of Texas, is now available for pre-order.  Since 1954, it has been a proud tradition for each Land Commissioner to have a map made that reflects a theme central to their time in office.

A Paw-sitive Impact: How Pets Enrich The Lives Of The Elderly

The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the National Institute On Aging.

Legislation to unleash military on enemy drones in U.S.

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) in the House, and Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) in the Senate, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to unleash the U.S. military on enemy drones within the U.S.

State Capital Highlights

Power grid weathers an early heat waveTemperatures soared near or above the 100-degree mark last week, setting records in several cities while power usage came close to reaching an all-time high, the Chronicle reported.

Mysteries of Science for Memorial Day weekend

The Science Mill is hosting Mysteries of Science on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24-26, from 10 am to 4 p.m., at 101 South Lady Bird Lane Johnson City, TX.