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Public comment period opens for various 2025 K-12 instructional materials

AUSTIN, Texas – The State Board of Education (SBOE) is accepting public comment for the second cycle of materials submitted through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process. This cycle reflects the SBOE’s ongoing commitment to providing Texas educators and students with high-quality instructional resources. The IMRA process was

Texas Legislature passes nuclear power legislation

Texas Legislature passes nuclear power legislation

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 14, which will revolutionize Texas’ growing nuclear industry and will lead a nuclear power renaissance in the United States. “Texas is the energy capital of the world, and this legislation will position Texas at the forefront of

Breaking the myths about Alzheimer’s and dementia

Ellis County, TX — Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and dementia can prevent individuals from seeking help and support. This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is addressing common myths to promote understanding and awareness. “One of the biggest myths is that memory loss

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Abbott signs Texas Cyber Command into law

SAN ANTONIO – Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 150 into law to create the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity department in America, during a bill signing ceremony at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, the Texas Cyber Command

Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters

Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows are lauding the passage of Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, House Bill 9, Senate Joint Resolution 2, Senate Joint Resolution 85, and House Joint Resolution 1. If approved by voters this November, these measures will deliver significant

Update: TCEQ adds Sunday as an Ozone Action Day

Updated on May 31: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Social connections: A key to maintaining cognitive health

Ellis County, TX — During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is shining a spotlight on the importance of social interaction in maintaining cognitive health. Research consistently shows that staying socially active can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline and