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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference June 5 in Austin where he provided an update on Tropical Storm Cristobal, as well as hurricane preparedness and special COVID-19 considerations. Prior to the press conference, the Governor was briefed on Tropical Storm Cristobal, a weather formation in the Gulf expected to regain strength and potentially make landfall in Louisiana with possible impact to parts of deep east Texas. Prior to the press conference, the Governor held a briefing with state officials and a call with mayors and county judges of the coastal region and deep east Texas.
Read moreAUSTIN— In the latest change driven by the current public health situation, the Texas Outdoor Annual Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations will be going all-digital for the upcoming hunting and fishing license season, starting when licenses go on sale on Aug. 15. Due to the economic impacts of the virus, the Outdoor Annual booklets will not be printed, but the 2020-2021 season regulations will be available online through OutdoorAnnual.com and the free Outdoor Annual mobile app.
Read moreBusinesses across Texas and the nation have been forced to curtail or cease operations in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, throwing millions out of work and prompting a record increase in unemployment claims that is straining the safety net for workers.
Read moreThe Austin County Fair Association is pleased to announce the formation of a Junior Fair Board. It is comprised of young people between the ages of 17-20 who have previously participated in the Austin County Fair through 4H or FFA.
Read moreBeall’s department store in Columbus, as well as Stage Stores across the country, are preparing to close their doors following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of their parent company, Gordman Stores, Inc.
Read moreTexas 4-H is the youth development component of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, an educational outreach agency of the Texas A&M University System. Each year, the center offers a variety of fun and educational summer camps focused on helping youth develop important life skills.
Read moreHave you been dreaming of owning your very own home? Have you been reluctant to get started, think- ing you can’t afford it, or simply not knowing what steps to take? Take heart! The truth is you can get started right now, because the first step is to analyze your financial situation and determine what you can do to improve your chances of success.
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