U.S. Border Patrol announced this week that it has apprehended more than 5,000 individuals labeled as “criminal aliens” during Fiscal Year 2025. The agency’s public statement broke down only a small portion of the offenses—listing […]
First Look: Indian Lodge Reopens with Photos from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Indian Lodge has reopened at Davis Mountains State Park, and new photos shared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department give a first look at the scenic retreat’s return. The historic lodge is now accepting […]
Chicago-Born, Peru-Tested: U.S. Native Becomes Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Church has chosen a new pope, and for the first time in history, the Bishop of Rome hails from the United States. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native with decades of missionary […]
Texas A&M Grad, Family Team Bringing Layne’s Chicken Fingers to Leander and Austin
Shahroz Khan, a Texas A&M University graduate, is teaming up with seven of his cousins to open 15 Layne’s Chicken Fingers locations across Central Texas, beginning with their first restaurant at 11312 Hero Way West […]
Texas Reporter and Big Bend Times Launch Fundraiser: Free Gulf of Mexico Photo Offered as Thank-You
At Texas Reporter and Big Bend Times, we call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of Mexico. And now, we’re offering a way for readers to support the work we do—and get a little something […]
Fairchild State Forest Hosts Centennial Celebration Event
East Texas landowners gathered this past Saturday at Fairchild State Forest for the second of three State Forest Centennial Celebration events hosted by the Texas A&M Forest Service. Attendees toured the 2,788-acre forest, learning about […]
DART Offering Free Rides to Voters on May 3
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will offer free rides to polling locations within its service area on Saturday, May 3, to support voter participation. Voters can ride at no charge on DART buses, trains, GoLink, […]
Messina Hof Owner Raises Concern Over Lack of Support for Texas Wine Industry
Paul Bonarrigo, owner of Messina Hof Winery, recently shared concerns on social media about the limited government support for the Texas wine industry compared to major wine-producing countries. Bonarrigo noted that while 50% of Texas […]
Texas Game Warden Cadets Receive Hands-On Training with American Alligators
This week, Texas Game Warden cadets participated in a unique hands-on training session, working directly with one of the state’s most iconic reptiles—the American Alligator. The training focused on how to safely handle and protect […]
Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune “Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — […]
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