As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July, local and state safety partners are reminding Texans to make responsible driving choices and help keep the holiday safe for everyone.
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The Sealy City Council held an emergency meeting Monday evening, June 22, 2026, to address a serious Sealy police AC failure that caused extensive water damage throughout the Police Department facility.
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The Austin County Extension Office and state safety partners are encouraging Texans to practice safe driving habits during the “100 Safest Days of Summer” campaign aimed at reducing crashes involving teen drivers.
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A new statewide email alert system from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will notify Texans about agricultural pests, diseases, quarantines and other threats affecting the state’s agriculture and natural resources.
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Texas A&M AgriLife experts are encouraging cattle producers to take proactive steps to protect their herds from heat stress as summer temperatures rise across Texas.
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