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'Valentines for Veterans' Campaign

Texas General Land Office

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is encouraging Texans to participate in the VLB's campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' nine State Veterans Homes.

2025 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade Texas students

Texas General Land Office

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the kickoff of the 2025 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students.

Central Texas Electric Cooperative Announces 2025 Scholarship Program

Central Texas Electric Cooperative

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Central Texas Electric Cooperative is proud to announce its 2025 Scholarship Program, designed to support local students in achieving their educational and career aspirations. This year, CTEC is offering 25 scholarships, each valued at $4,000, to eligible students within its service area.

Big impact for Fall Sweep

Keep Texas Beautiful

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

We’re thrilled to share the outstanding results of Fall Sweep, KTB’s fall cleanup program, which ran from September 11 to November 20!

Leadership Central Texas 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Development District of Central Texas (DDCT) will host Leadership Central Texas 2025 June 19, July 17, and August 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

TPWD finalizes purchase of 2,020 acres near Colorado Bend State Park

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) laid the groundwork for a new state park in Central Texas with the purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County.The property includes two miles along the Colorado River and is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park.

Pesticides are essential for protecting crops from pests and diseases, and without them, a huge portion of harvests would be lost. Getty Images

Engineering Researchers Develop More Environmentally-Friendly Pesticide

Texas A&m University System Staff

Monday, January 27, 2025

Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering at Texas A&M University.

A downed conductor on concrete. Dr. Jeffrey Wischkaemper

Research Sparks Prevention Techniques For Wildfires And Outages

Texas A&m University System Staff

Monday, January 27, 2025

Fires can start in 10s of milliseconds, and approximately 10% of wildfires are started by something related to the power system.

Town Hall - January 23rd, 1-3 p.m.

Fort Cavazos invites community to participate in helicopter training town hall

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Fort Cavazos leaders invite area ranchers, landowners, community leaders, and neighbors to participate in a town hall and community outreach meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23rd, at the San Saba Civic Center.

Chili

Do you know the official dish of Texas?

Texas State Library And Archives Commission

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Lone Star Menu Exhibit on Texas Food Opens at State ArchivesAustin, TX – Do you know the official dish of Texas? What about the official state snack? The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) presents answers to these questions and more in an appetizing new exhibit for 2025.

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