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Favour Chibuzo-Enwere of Forney is among the many student workers at Hofstra. Supporting student employment is one of many ways Hofstra is advancing its commitment to student success, a key priority of the Hofstra 100 strategic plan.
TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park

TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park

TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.
The Janitor Who Changed the World of Science

The Janitor Who Changed the World of Science

The Janitor Who Changed the World of Science

What would you do with your free time if you were a janitor at a university? How about becoming the inspiration for the movie “Good Will Hunting”? James Croll was born into abject poverty in 1821.
Over 26,000 Jobs Added as Texas Labor Market Continues Growth Streak

Over 26,000 Jobs Added as Texas Labor Market Continues Growth Streak

Over 26,000 Jobs Added as Texas Labor Market Continues Growth Streak

Texas’ economy continued its strong performance in March, with the labor market achieving record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force. Texas added 26,500 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,282,600 nonfarm jobs.
Stroke Statistics Tell a Deadly Story

Stroke Statistics Tell a Deadly Story

Stroke Statistics Tell a Deadly Story

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. In a recent examination of death statistics, the World Health Organization found that stroke was responsible for the third most deaths in 2021.
FINANCIAL FOCUS

FINANCIAL FOCUS

FINANCIAL FOCUS

To Financial Stability Achieving financial stability doesn’t happen overnight — it takes a journey. And, as with every journey, you’ll need to make some stops along the way. These stops, or milestones, can tell you how far you’ve gone — and where you need to go next.
OUTDOORS

OUTDOORS

OUTDOORS

Those of us that love spending time in the outdoors have learned that catching a big fish, bagging a trophy buck, shooting a limit of squirrels, or capturing that perfect image on our camera doesn’t happen on every outing.

Texas Producers Plant Corn Amid Strong, but Uncertain Markets

The corn market has been relatively strong as Texas producers monitor planted fields in southern areas and prepare to plant in the High Plains. But that strong market might not last due to market pressures and a large increase in projected planted acres nationwide, said Mark Welch, Ph.D.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires First New East Texas Wildlife Management Area in Nearly Two Decades

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires First New East Texas Wildlife Management Area in Nearly Two Decades

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires First New East Texas Wildlife Management Area in Nearly Two Decades

For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to its East Texas inventory. The property, comprising approximately 6,900 acres in Anderson County, will become the Trinity River Wildlife Management Area.