The effort to establish a high-speed rail line connecting Austin, San Antonio, and Monterrey, Mexico, progressed last month as officials from both sides met to discuss the project. According to Newsweek, the rail would provide an […]
Jeff Davis County Spends Over $14K to Keep Public Records Hidden, Rejects Offer to Avoid Lawsuit
Jeff Davis County has spent more than $14,000 in taxpayer funds to prevent the release of over 500 pages of public records related to investigations into Big Bend Times publisher David Flash. Despite an offer […]
Small Texas County Under Fire for Mismanagement, Retaliation, and Lack of Transparency
A small Texas county, known for its scenic landscapes and historic charm, has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Jeff Davis County, home to just under 2,000 people, is now facing […]
Preservation Texas Hosts Exclusive Lampasas Tour of Endangered Historic Sites in November
Preservation Texas is inviting its members to join a unique field trip this November in Lampasas, offering exclusive access to several unrestored historic buildings and sites in East Lampasas. The tour will highlight significant landmarks […]
Rising Energy Demand Poses Challenges for Texas Grid as Population and Technology Growth Soar
In a September 2024 special edition of Fiscal Notes, Texas Comptroller researchers Jess Donald and Spencer Grubbs explore the pressing issue of balancing energy demand and grid reliability in the face of the state’s rapid […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Spotlights $125 Million in Rural Law Enforcement Grants During Good for Texas Tour
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar continues his Good for Texas Tour by highlighting the $125 million in grant funds distributed to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices across the state. As part of the Rural Law […]
Terrell County’s Sheriff Cleveland: A Border Hardliner with Contradictions, Seen on National TV but Grounded in Small-Town Reality
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, operating from one of the most remote border regions in West Texas, has become a regular on national television, making more than 25 appearances this year on outlets like Fox […]
2025 Texas Fish Art Contest Now Open for Entries
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is accepting entries for Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Texas Fish Art Contest, a conservation-focused program inviting students in grades 4-12 to submit fish illustrations. This year introduces the Special Species […]
Texas Marketing and Media Man Visits 27 Countries So Far This Year, Expanding Horizons and Gaining Inspiration
In one whirlwind year, a Texas-based marketing and media professional has embarked on a journey to 27 countries, collecting ideas and inspiration to fuel his work back home. From the stunning architecture of Barcelona to […]
CBP Intercepts Nearly 300 Kilograms of Marijuana in Separate Seizures at Houston Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) thwarted two significant marijuana smuggling attempts last week, seizing a combined total of 293 kilograms of marijuana in separate operations targeting outbound […]
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