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

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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.

Texas Fruit Growers Adapt to Chill Challenges and Freeze Damage

Karn Dhingra

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

Texas fruit growers are facing a difficult season due to a combination of inconsistent winter chill and damaging spring freezes.

The Janitor Who Changed the World of Science

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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

Kay Ledbetter

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

The corn market has been relatively strong as Texas producers monitor planted fields in southern areas and prepare to plant in the High Plains.

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

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

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.

Gilbert Gerst Named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the State Fair of Texas

News Staff

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 05:00

The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gilbert Gerst as its new chairman of the board during their annual meeting for the nonprofit organization. Gilbert succeeds Bruce Sifford following the completion of his three-year term.