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2025 Freeze Event -What Will Happen To Fish & Wildlife?
As Texas is being hit by an Arctic blast, the state’s wildlife faces significant threats from the anticipated severe cold. Drawing lessons from the devastating freeze of 2021, conservationists are particularly concerned about the potential impact on various species. Update: Blizzard warning given for Southeast Texas. During the 2021 freeze, the Texas coast suffered the
Fort Worth Projected to Have Spent $40 Million Less than Budgeted in 2024
The City of Fort Worth spent $40 million less than was budgeted for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, according to a presentation by retiring City Manager David Cooke during a city council work session on January 14. Cooke discussed a number of different financial topics during his presentation, including revenue and tax collection projections, spending projections,
Fishing the Classic: Bucktails
Few lures have been around as long as the classic bucktail. These days we have so many choices when it comes to lures that bucktails sometimes go forgotten, collecting dust in some obscure corner of the tacklebox. That’s a shame, because bucktails are just as effective today as they’ve been for centuries. Whether you commonly
Two Texans Nominated for Trump’s Cabinet Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
The first batch of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations have begun their Senate confirmation hearings, including two Texans: former Texas congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, and former member of the Texas Legislature Scott Turner. Since Trump is yet to be officially inaugurated, the hearings cannot include a formal vote or decision by
Dan Patrick Releases 89th Session Texas Senate Committee Appointments
The 89th Legislative Session is now underway in Austin and both chambers of the Legislature are beginning to make committee appointments. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently released the full list of members who will sit on committees in the upper chamber. “When it comes to legislative bodies, the Texas Senate is clearly the best in
Historic South Texas Ranch Fights Eminent Domain Threat from Highway Expansion
Rene Ramirez enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of the 1,600-acre El Milagro Ranch that his family has owned and operated for nearly two centuries. But that peace and enjoyment are in jeopardy if the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has its way. The agency is threatening to expand U.S. Highway 83, which runs in front of
North Texas School District Allegedly Allows Biological Males to Room Overnight with Girls on ‘Case-by-Case’ Basis
A Dallas County school district has recently been alleged to allow biological males to room with girls on overnight trips on a “case by case” basis. A Richardson Independent School District (ISD) employee is seen in a video published by Accuracy in Media stating that decisions about whether boys can room with girls during an
Trump Taps Texas Border Czar Mike Banks to Head U.S. Border Patrol
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his future administration with another notable pick to lead the U.S. Border Patrol. Mike Banks has been tapped to head the agency, according to the New York Post, set to replace its current chief Jason Owens. The appointment of Banks was later confirmed by Ali Bradley of NewsNation.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Over Texas’ Age Verification Law for Pornographic Websites
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments on a Texas case that involves a law that requires age verification for access to sexually explicit websites. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the
Trump-Nominated Texans John Ratcliffe, Scott Turner Set for Senate Confirmation Hearings This Week
Two Texans chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to fill cabinet positions are scheduled for their Senate confirmation hearings this week. Trump tapped former Texas congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to be the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in November. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to
Texas Senate Swears in New Members at Start of 89th Legislative Session
The gavel has dropped on the start of the 89th Texas Legislature in the upper chamber, with proceedings kicking off and new state senators being sworn in to begin the policy-making process. Gov. Greg Abbott made an appearance in the Texas Senate chamber to speak to members and Texans in the gallery. Abbott told everyone
Texas House Ushers in 89th Legislature Prior to Speaker Election
The Texas House of Representatives kicked off an eventful first day of the 89th Texas Legislature under the pink dome, with the swearing-in of members-elect, remarks from the Texas Secretary of State (SOS), and pledges of allegiance — overshadowed by the anticipation of the upcoming speaker’s race, but a momentous ceremony nonetheless. “Showtime, showtime!” Secretary
