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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Second Round of Top 40 Priority Bills for the 2025 Legislative Session

Dan Patrick Lieutenant Governor Of Texas

Monday, March 17, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today (March 13th) upon announcing the second round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session: “The Texas Senate has started the 89th regular legislative session at breakneck pace.

Backtrack Vocals will bring their innovative vocal and beatbox arrangements to Fredericksburg on Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 North Llano.

Fredericksburg Music Club presents Backtrack Vocals - March 16

Terry Collier Fredericksburg Music Club

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

A widely ranging program that stretches from Beethoven and Gershwin to Elvis, Stevie Wonder, the Bee Gees, the Temptations, Neil Diamond and others will be presented here Sunday, March 16, when the Fredericksburg Music Club presents Backtrack Vocals in concert.Seating for the 3 p.m.

Texas Game Wardens bust illegal deer operations across the state

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

A recent investigation by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and blackmarket wildlife trade.

2025 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman August Pfluger

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

On February 26th, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building.

Game Warden Field Notes

The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Not the "Reel" DealIn November, a Bowie County Game Warden received a call about an individual claiming to be an undercover game warden working the Wright Patman Lake Spillway.

Fishing with Family

Family Fishing Education Opportunities Offered for Texans this Spring

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is partnering with Fishing’s Future and the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund to provide fishing education opportunities for families in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.

Bulldogs: Beneath The Wrinkles

Texas A&m University System Staff

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Bulldogs, with their trademark wrinkled faces and charming personalities, are among the top 10 most beloved dog breeds in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club.

National Pi Day

Texas Times: Pi Day, the Texas Way

Texas Times By U.s. Senator John Cornyn

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Every March, many Texans take the chance to celebrate Pi—both the mathematical constant celebrated on March 14th and, more importantly, the beloved dessert. For food lovers across the country, it’s a perfect excuse to head to their favorite café and enjoy a slice of pie.

Bill would ban all forms of THC inTEXAS

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

March 3, 2025It would be illegal for hemp consumable products to contain any form of THC under a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee Monday.

Spring into STEAM

Science Mill hosts “Spring into STEAM”

Phil Houseal

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Science Mill in Johnson City, Texas, is hosting “Spring into STEAM,” a two-week long Spring Break featuring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) hands-on activities designed to blend the best of art and science.

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