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Don’t Forget These 6 Things on the Day of Your College Entrance Exams

News Staff

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

StatePoint While every institution weighs college entrance exam scores a little bit differently, one thing is certain: doing well can only boost your application to the school of your choice. That’s why you don’t want to leave anything to chance on the day of your test.

TVCC Expands Welding Program to Meet Industry Demand

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

The American Welding Society projects a shortage of 360,000 welders by 2027, highlighting a growing need for skilled professionals. Trinity Valley Community College is taking proactive steps to help bridge this gap.

Annual White Bass Run Looking Strong in East Texas

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

Heavy fall rain will mean anglers in east Texas should enjoy prime white bass fishing this spring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists predict, while results could be spottier in central and south Texas.

Texas Beef Herd Grows Slightly Amid Record Prices

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

The Texas beef cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but the overall U.S. herd remains near its lowest numbers since 1961. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts expect several factors to continue working against a rebuild of the Texas beef cattle herd. The latest U.S.

Texas Clear Lanes Marks 10 Years of Improving Traffic Across the State

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

A lot has changed over the past 10 years in Texas including the addition of five million people to the state. But even with more drivers on the road, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects are helping to reduce traffic delays in both urban and rural areas.

Brewing Food Security: Transforming Food Waste Into Sustainable Nutrition

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

As a food scientist, Reza Ovissipour, Ph.D., knows that one industry’s waste can be another’s solution to feeding a growing population — once you perfect the fermentation process.

Texas Game Wardens Uncover Illegal White-Tailed Deer Smuggling Operation

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive white-tailed deer.

TVCC Music Students Earn Prestigious Spots in TMEA All-State Ensembles

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

Four Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Music Department students have earned the honor of performing in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Ensembles and travelled to San Antonio on Feb. 12 to participate in the annual TMEA Clinic/ Convention.

Doing a Home Inventory Now Can Get Your Insurance Claim Paid Faster Later

News Staff

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

Keeping a list of stuff inside your house—or a home inventory—could help you make a homeowners insurance claim after a fire or disaster. Most insurance companies will want a record of lost or damaged items before they pay a claim.

Dream Big

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Thu, 02/20/2025 - 05:00

Dreams and goals - I think it’s safe to say we all have both. And that’s wonderful, and necessary. Because what would life be without dreams and goals? In a word: hollow. I used to set very specific goals for myself. I used to dream of what I wanted to accomplish with those goals.