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Texas Lawmakers File Health and Food-Focused Bills for 2025 Legislative Session
President-elect Donald Trump made “Make America Healthy Again” a theme of his campaign, a message underscored by his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Here in Texas, lawmakers have filed a wave of bills addressing the state’s food system, public health, and
How to Catch Trout on Artificial Shrimp
Many of us began our journey chasing trout using live or dead shrimp as bait, before jumping over to artificials. But how exactly do you use an artificial shrimp, and when? Speckled trout love plastic shrimp, as long as they’re presented in the right way at the right time. Think about shrimp you’ve seen in
Spinners for Redfish
When most people think of spinners they think of freshwater fishing, but I haven’t met a knowledgeable redfish angler yet that doesn’t have a few in their box. Let’s take a look at what kind of spinners you should use for redfish and when to use them. Spinners for redfish? You bet! There are an
Jacques Cousteau And Sharks
Jacques Cousteau, the legendary French oceanographer, filmmaker, and explorer, dedicated his life to unlocking the mysteries of the ocean depths. Among his many expeditions and discoveries, Cousteau’s work on great white sharks stands out as a testament to his passion for understanding and protecting marine life. Great white sharks, with their imposing size and fearsome
Rainbow Trout Coming To A City Near You
The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t take a lot of sophisticated fishing equipment to reel
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Texas Dementia Research Institute as Legislative Priority
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed launching a new taxpayer-funded research program, the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), to draw in “leading Dementia researchers and companies” to the state — modeled after the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Patrick announced this new “major legislative initiative” for Texas legislators on Monday, saying
Abbott Issues Executive Order Against Chinese Communist Party’s Harassment of Dissidents in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order (EO) in an effort to protect Chinese dissidents in Texas from coercion and harassment by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and its governing Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “The Chinese Communist Party has engaged in a worldwide harassment campaign against Chinese dissidents in attempts to forcibly return
Texas Nuclear Power Workgroup Suggests New State Authority, Low-Interest Loans to Spur Development
A new report from a Public Utility Commission (PUC) workgroup made seven recommendations to the state to facilitate the growth of its nuclear power industry, including low-interest loans for capital costs. The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group’s 78-page report on the stagnation of nuclear power in the state makes multiple recommendations to kickstart expansion
Striper Express Hosts Annual Veteran’s Day Tournament on Lake Texoma
POTTSBORO, Texas- On Monday Nov. 11, the Striper Express Guide Service hosted its annual Veteran’s Day fishing tournament on Lake Texoma. Bill Carey has been organizing the event for over 20 years for both veterans and active military. “We started right after 9/11 and it’s a great opportunity for us to pay back these boys
Feds Seeking Info On Mexican Wolf Killing
A federally protected Mexican wolf was found dead northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona on November 7, 2024. Female Mexican wolf 2979 (F2979) was found dead in the vicinity of Forest Service Road 2058 and East Spring Valley Road. The incident is under investigation, and a reward of up to $103,500 is available for information that leads
Introducing Youth To Big Game Hunting
There is no better feeling than watching a younger hunter bag their first big game animal. Whether it is a deer, hog or bear watching them take the shot and seeing the sheer excitement on their faces when they put their hands on the animal is truly something special. But, there are many moving parts
Texas A&M Board Approves Removal of 52 Programs, Including LGBTQ Studies Minor
The Texas A&M University (TAMU) System’s Board of Regents unanimously voted to remove 52 “low-producing” academic programs on November 7, including its controversial “LGBTQ Studies” undergraduate minor, after failing to pass certain threshold requirements recently established by the provost. The board proposed a resolution on October 29 to eliminate 14 minors and 38 certificate programs
