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True Independence for All

True Independence for All

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True Independence for All

Billie Kasper
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57
The notion of independence is something that, as Americans, we believe is a God given right. And as John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, “...
The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Tick talk: How to Spot, Avoid and Remove Ticks in Texas

Allison Randazzo
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57
As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening. Pete Teel, Ph.D.
Family Fun Makes for Enjoyable Evenings

Family Fun Makes for Enjoyable Evenings

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Family Fun Makes for Enjoyable Evenings

News Staff
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57
Parents and children benefit when they spend quality time together. According to South University, children feel special when their parents take time to engage in fun activities with them. Routine activities and the occasional unusual outing can make for great bonding experiences.
Justin Scheiner, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service viticulture specialist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences was honored with the American Society for Enology and Viticulture, ASEV, Extension Distinction Award. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Justin Scheiner, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service viticulture specialist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences was honored with the American Society for Enology and Viticulture, ASEV, Extension Distinction Award. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Scheiner Receives National Award for Impact in Viticulture

Adam Russell
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57
For turning research into results for Texas’ emerging wine industry, Justin Scheiner, Ph.D.
A student studies in the Perry-Castañeda Library on the UT Austin campus during finals week on April 28, 2025. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune

A student studies in the Perry-Castañeda Library on the UT Austin campus during finals week on April 28, 2025. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune

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Texas Directs Public Universities to Identify Undocumented Students

Sneha Dey Texas Tribune
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57
Texas is asking public colleges and universities to identify which of their students are living in the country illegally so they can start paying out-of-state tuition, as required by a court ruling earlier this month.

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Stay Safe When Around Fireworks

News Staff
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:57
Fireworks have been integral components of celebrations for centuries. These pyrotechnics originated in ancient China, with their earliest forms thought to be made from bamboo stalks thrown into a fire. Fireworks ultimately evolved into gunpowder- filled paper tubes.

Recent Research Shows the Power of Parks in our Communities

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:02
From bustling activity hubs to tranquil nature escapes, public parks offer diverse experiences that cater to different preferences. Based on new research conducted for the TurfMutt Foundation by The Harris Poll, the Foundation unveils six distinct “Park Personality Types.

Five Tips to be Ready for a Disaster

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Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:02
Everyone wants to be ready for a disaster. Five easy ways to get started: •Install a weather app on your phone. Turn on notifications or check it before bad weather to know what’s heading your way. •Make a list or inventory of the stuff in your house.
Shelby Park, occupied by the Texas National Guard and other state agencies, is seen along the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Eagle Pass. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune

Shelby Park, occupied by the Texas National Guard and other state agencies, is seen along the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Eagle Pass. Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune

Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown, Texas Reins in Border Spending and Shifts Focus to Deportations

Alejandro Serrano Texas Tribune
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:02
For four years, Texas’ Republican leaders argued President Joe Biden’s immigration policies were so lax that they had no choice but to spend an unprecedented $11 billion in state money to secure the border.