TPWD offers hunters dove season reminders

Hunters that have prepared for dove season have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations.The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Game Wardens have some recommendations for a memorable but safe experience.

Public Utility Commission adopts reliability standard

Last Thursday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) voted to adopt a reliability standard for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region.

Wildfire awareness raised following Labor Day holiday, dove season starting

Following the Labor Day weekend and start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas.

PSC, DPS recognize several Texans service achievements

The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin.

Getting Involved on 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance

(StatePoint) Each year, September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is a chance to turn a dark day in the nation’s history into a day of doing good.

City Bank offers fraud warning

Some City Bank customers have recently received fraudulent calls from individuals pretending to be from the City Bank Fraud Center.These imposters claim to be resolving a fraudulent transaction and will request your secure access code or VP token security code to gain access to your account.

...Just a Mind Game...

The Bible skeptic Michael, that we have been engaged with for many weeks, asks a very important question: “Isn’t all religion just a mind game?” After all, it was the German philosopher Karl Marx who famously said; “Religion is the opium of the people.

...Who Am I Insulting...

Being insulted can leave a deep wound between people and even people groups. It can cause lasting damage to relationships. I remember a time when a close friend refused to accept a simple bowl of homemade soup when her husband was recovering from serious illness.

Cotton crop market projections underwhelm

The statistical service of the United States Department of Agriculture is projecting this year's Upland cotton crop to be roughly 1.5 million bales lower than initially expected.USDA’s nationwide forecast of 14.

Timely rains help Texas hunting season outlook

Timely rainfall benefited Texas wildlife and set the stage for a positive fall hunting season outlook, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.