University of Texas at Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center will Partner to Create a New $2.5 Billion Hospital

The University of Texas at Austin and one of the most well-known cancer treatment centers in the world are partnering to build a new $2.5 billion medical hub geared toward serving Central Texas.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Closing to the Public Starting Aug. 28 for Renovations

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens will be closed to the public starting Aug. 28 for major renovations and updates.

Do You Like American Music?

I had never, as far as I can remember, ever read about or heard of ROBBIE ROBERTSON, until Wednesday, August 9, 2023, when I was moving from station to station on my radio dial and heard someone say that the band’s leader had died. That caught my attention, because my first question was, “What band?

News from area colleges. . .

More than 150 Angelo State University student-athletes have made the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2023 spring semester. To be eligible, student-athletes must have at least a 3.30 grade point average (GPA) for the semester and be on the current roster.

Believe in the Future, Plant Trees

There is a saying that if you plant a tree, you believe in tomorrow. And there is no larger group of people who believe in tomorrow than professional educators. The start of a new school year allows the planting of many types of trees in a district.

YEA! School Has Started.....

Staff Writer I was born in October of 1950, and I feel sure that Dad was keeping up with Jackrabbit Football and his office work at Southland Athletic Mfg. Co. before and after benamed ing at the hospital in Terrell as I entered this world.

State Wildfire Preparedness Level Raised to Level 4

The Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity statewide and growing potential for wildfires to become more severe and harder to control.

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th Birthday, Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

The New Arrival

There was a lot of excitement in the admissions department a few weeks ago. It was a big day. All the angels were getting their wings ruffled over a big-time celebrity who was checking in. “Did you hear?” said one angel to another. “Today’s the day! She’s coming!” “Who’s coming?”

Study Provides New Insights into Type 2 Diabetes

Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shows new areas for potential development of effective therapies New insights into the underlying mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes and novel potential therapeutic targets for the disease were revealed in a recent study by a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Research...