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Austin County Issues “Declaration of Disaster” Banning Certain Fireworks Due To Drought
Austin County has issued a "Declaration of Disaster" banning certain types of fireworks. This is due to the dry conditions that have resulted from long term drought that is affecting Texas. The ban goes into effect at 5pm today. The ban includes bottle rockets, rockets with fins and roman candles. It does NOT ban artillery shells or multi-shots.
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Texans Face Skyrocketing Home Energy Bills As The State Exports More Natural Gas Than Ever
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
Brittney Griner, Houston-Born WNBA Player Detained In Russia, Appeals To Biden
Griner is “terrified I might be here forever,” according to excerpts of a handwritten letter to the president provided to media outlets by a family representative.
Brittney Griner, Houston-Born WNBA Player Detained In Russia, Appeals To Biden
Griner is “terrified I might be here forever,” according to excerpts of a handwritten letter to the president provided to media outlets by a family representative.
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Texans Face Skyrocketing Home Energy Bills As The State Exports More Natural Gas Than Ever
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
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COVID Exposed the Truth About the CDC [VIDEO]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was once widely viewed as the gold standard in public health, considered an apolitical, science-driven bulwark against all pathogen threats, foreign and domestic. Today, trust in the agency has plummeted because COVID-19 exposed the truth: The CDC is thoroughly corruptible, and federal regulators will never be impartial experts. They respond to political incentives just like everyone else, and a fact-driven, purely technocratic state is an impossible dream.
NASA Shares Climate, Earth Science Resources at Folklife Festival
Members of the public are invited to explore the many ways space science helps families, communities, and our nation better understand our home planet and become more climate resilient through hands-on and virtual activities during NASA Day at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival Saturday, July 2, on the National Mall in Washington.
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Beef 706 Program Aug. 8-9 Helps Cattle Producers Enhance Economic Viability
AgriLife Extension program highlights high quality beef production, resource stewardship
Independence Day Heightens Wildfire Risk
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages safety, caution during Fourth of July weekend
How The End Of Roe And The Uvalde School Shooting Could Reshape The Race For Texas Governor
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Republican incumbent Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest Democratic opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
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Blinn Names Dusty Hart Next Buccaneer Baseball Coach
The Blinn College District has named Dusty Hart the new head coach of its legendary baseball program.
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Sealy High School 2022 Graduation Ceremony [VIDEO]
The Sealy High School Class of 2022 had their graduation ceremony at T.J. Mills Stadium on May 27 2022.
Recent Bellville ISD Safety Committee Meeting Brings Leaders, Teachers, and Law Enforcement Together To Discuss Student Safety
The Bellville ISD Safety Committee brought local leaders, teachers and Law Enforcement together to discuss the safety of the students. The district released the following document "Efforts to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Bellville ISD" written by Superintendent Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch outlining their plan for the safety of the children. The text of which can be downloaded and read in this article.
Brazos ISD Bestows “Heart of a Cougar” Awards
The Brazos ISD ended the 2021-2022 school year by recognizing staff members whose actions have made an impact with the "Heart of a Cougar" award.
Faith Academy Celebrates 2022 Awards Ceremony
The Faith Academy Awards Banquet for High School Academic and Athletic accomplishments was held on Monday evening, May 16. Congratulations to the awards recipients.