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Marsh Restoration Happening Near Port Arthur
Deep in Jefferson County, Texas, something exciting is happening. The J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a sprawling 24,250-acre tapestry of fresh, intermediate, and brackish marshes near Port Arthur, is getting the restoration it desperately needs. These aren’t just any wetlands. They’re part of the legendary Chenier Plain, the westernmost reach of the Mississippi River delta
Lures & Tips For Texas Fall Flounder
When the first cool mornings of October touch the Texas coast, anglers know it’s time to start thinking about flounder. Few fish mark the change of seasons quite like these flat ambushers, and for many fishermen, fall flounder runs are the highlight of the year. The trick to consistent success is understanding timing, tide, and
Texas, Southwest Region See ‘Historically Low’ Southern Border Apprehensions in August
In the months since President Donald Trump entered office in January, issues at the border have largely gone quiet as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announces another month of “historically low” illegal crossing apprehensions. The August update from CBP details how agents at the southern border apprehended just 6,319 individuals in August, including zero
Fishing Slicks Can Be Super Effective If…
Along the Texas coast, slicks are one of the most dependable clues an angler can use to locate feeding speckled trout and redfish. A slick appears as a shiny, oily patch on the water’s surface — created when predators regurgitate bits of baitfish or shrimp during a feeding frenzy. To the trained eye, these patches
Eli Lilly Latest Recipient of Texas JETI Award, Totaling $6.5 Billion Harris County Investment
Gov. Greg Abbott today announced a $5.5 million grant from Texas for the construction of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Harris County — one of multiple projects approved under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program over the past year. Abbott joined Eli Lilly and Company executives for a press conference on Tuesday
New Texas Bail Law May Clash with Harris County’s Federal Consent Decree
A new Texas law prohibiting personal recognizance (PR) bonds for certain offenses may conflict with a federal consent decree governing misdemeanor bail in Harris County, and an attorney has warned that judges and magistrates who adhere to the state law could be found in contempt of court and face criminal charges. Texas Senate Bill (SB)
21-Year Age Minimum for Purchasing THC Products Adopted by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
In one of the more highly anticipated Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) meetings, the commissioners took up and approved emergency rules to regulate the sale of hemp-derived THC products. The meeting held on Tuesday saw the TABC unanimously adopt emergency rules that will create a 21-year age minimum for retail purchases of hemp-derived THC products,
Texas Man Charged in New York for Terroristic Threats Against Zohran Mamdani
A Texas man was arrested and charged with “making a terroristic threat as a hate crime” towards New York State Assemblymember and Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani through several consecutive voicemails and online messages. Jeremy Fistel of Plano was arrested on September 11 after being indicted on 22 counts by a grand
Texas’ Classroom Ten Commandments Law Faces Another Lawsuit from Parents, Activists
A new law requiring the display of donated copies of the Ten Commandments in Texas public school classrooms is under challenge by yet another lawsuit aiming to prevent its implementation in 14 school districts, following a similar lawsuit’s success. State Sen. Phil King’s (R-Weatherford) Senate Bill (SB) 10, which requires public schools to display copies
Texas State Senator Requests State Agencies Create New Regulations on Hemp-Derived THC
The heated battle over hemp-derived THC in Texas has yet to fully burn out, with state Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) issuing two letters on Monday to state agencies requesting they begin work on updating rules regarding such products being sold in the state. The Texas Legislature was successful in passing Senate Bill (SB) 3, a
State Officials Request Information from University of North Texas After Kirk Assassination-Related Student Controversy
In the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, a University of North Texas (UNT) student was dismissed from the classroom for defending Kirk to classmates, prompting responses from state elected officials. A little less than two weeks ago, Kirk was shot and killed during a TPUSA event on the
Forgotten Super Speckled Trout of Texas
In the mid-1980s, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) undertook one of its boldest stocking experiments. Between 1984 and 1987, officials released thousands of orangemouth corvina (Cynoscion xanthulus) into Calaveras and Braunig Lakes—two San Antonio power plant cooling reservoirs. The intent was to create a new, exotic sport fishery alongside the already-thriving red drum stockings.
