As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90% of wildfires
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s unsteady performance at Thursday’s presidential debate has sparked a wave of anxiety among Texas Democrats, some of whom fear their party’s standard bearer could drag
Bans on homeless encampments in Texas drew the effective backing of the U.S. Supreme Court in a sweeping ruling Friday that allows cities and states to fine people experiencing homelessness
A good, sweet watermelon is a staple healthy summer snack, so it’s important to know how to pick a ripe one at the grocery store or the local farmers market. When it
The annual Back-to-School Fair hosted by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and Texas Department of State Health Services in Bellville, TX, will take place on Thursday, July 18th at Bellville High School. The event aims to provide essential…
Blinn College head baseball coach Dusty Hart has been named the 2024 American Baseball Coaches Association/ATEC National Coach of the Year for NJCAA Division I Baseball. The ABCA/ATEC National and Regional Coaches
At the June 24, 2024, Austin County Commissioners Court meeting, officials discussed the allocation of $175,000 from Senate Bill 22 to supplement salaries in the District Attorney’s office. This grant, part of a state initiative to support…
On June 24th, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed an operation in Columbus, Texas, resulting in the arrest of Eric Belmonte for narcotics-related charges. A search of Belmonte's residence led to the seizure of…
By the time wheat harvest marched northward across Texas, conditions that initially led Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists to predict a good wheat season had deteriorated in some areas, resulting in
McALLEN — South Texas was prepared for a deluge. City officials distributed sandbags and planned road closures. Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster before Tropical Storm Alberto, which was projected
Whether it’s learning about virtual fencing or equipment to treat unwanted brush or proper cattle handling techniques, the 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station
WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, and Wesley Hunt, R-Houston, are under investigation for using campaign funds for private club memberships in a potential violation of campaign finance rules,
Any lingering hope that Texas would host a presidential debate this cycle was dashed Monday after the Commission on Presidential Debates released Texas State University from its contract. The San
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a water management deal between Texas and New Mexico, asserting federal oversight due to implications for an international water treaty with Mexico. The decision highlights ongoing disputes over the Rio…
Chocolate prices are set to rise sharply as cocoa costs soar past $11,000 per ton due to Federal Reserve policies, speculative trading, and adverse weather in West Africa. Despite previous hedging efforts, companies like Nestlé will…
Sealy's latest city council meeting focused on addressing audit findings for the fiscal year ending 2023, where despite receiving an unmodified opinion indicating overall financial accuracy, nine deficiencies were identified needing…
The Sealy City Council recently addressed a critical shortage within the police department, highlighted by Chief Jay Reeves' report on significant officer losses due to recruitment challenges and financial constraints. Despite efforts to…
Sealy Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Director Bill Atkins presented comprehensive updates to the Sealy City Council, highlighting major projects including downtown parking expansions and Cryan Memorial Park improvements. The EDC's…
Texas is embarking on a $1.5 billion initiative to expand and modernize its psychiatric hospital system, aiming to address the growing mental health crisis. The plan includes constructing seven new facilities, including major projects in…
The Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. agricultural policy through its unbiased research and analysis, assisting legislative decision-makers in developing each new farm…
Texas is facing a substantial increase in electricity demand driven by new laws allowing early grid connection counts and rising requests from data centers, hydrogen facilities, and electrifying industries. This surge, projected to nearly…
According to a recent University of Texas poll, incumbent Ted Cruz holds an 11-point lead over Democratic challenger Colin Allred in Texas' U.S. Senate race, with Cruz favored by 45% of respondents compared to Allred's 34%. The survey also…
As warmer weather increases tick activity in Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to be vigilant. With 11 tick species in the state, including those that can transmit diseases like Lyme and Alpha-gal…
Texas watermelon growers are experiencing a strong season with excellent yields and high-quality fruit, benefiting from favorable weather conditions in both the Rio Grande Valley and Winter Garden regions. Despite some price fluctuations,…
Joe Masabni, an expert from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, advises on maximizing the flavor and longevity of tomatoes: pick them at the breaker stage for optimal ripening, store them on the counter with space for air circulation, and avoid…
During the week from Monday, June 10, 2024, to Sunday, June 16, 2024, the Austin County Jail saw a number of individuals being booked following their arrests. This report aims to provide an overview of the incidents that occurred within…
In response to severe storms and flooding in Austin County from April 26, 2024, a Disaster Resource Center (DRC) will open in Bellville at the Bellville Police Department Training Center on 162 N Chesley St. Operating daily from 7 a.m. to…
An Austin gun shop owner succeeded Friday on a years-long quest to overturn a federal ban on bump stocks, winning a 6-3 victory from the U.S. Supreme Court. Bump stocks
In the early hours of Friday, June 14, 2024, Clarence Cloud, a 31-year-old fugitive wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, was apprehended in New Ulm, Texas. The arrest was carried out by the US Marshals Service Gulf Coast…
State testing data released Friday shows students’ math and science scores slipped as they struggle to catch up after the pandemic. Texas elementary students who took the State of Texas