Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Legislation for the First Called Special Session of the 89th Legislature

AUSTIN - Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following legislation for the First Called Special Session of the 89th Legislature: SB 1 – Natural Disaster Preparation and Recovery, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock SB 2 – Flood Emergency Communications and Warning, by Sen.

Orange Texas Photographer Earns Certification

Orange, Tx. July 17, 2025 – Kimberly Manning, CPP of Orange has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA).Manning earned this designation after completing an intensive program that measures her artistic and technical competence.

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AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into fraudulent charity scams where bad actors used payment processors to collect donations under false pretenses for personal gain.

Dallas Doctor falls for “It Girl”

Clara Bow, the scandalous star of the silent screen, slipped into Dallas under the cover of darkness on Jul. 21, 1930 in search of an ex-lover and $30,000 in hush money.The femme fatale of silent films entered a Los Angeles hospital for an appendectomy in February 1928.

Senate Bill Would Still Ban THC Consumables

The Senate State Affairs Committee on Tuesday took up a bill that would permit and regulate the sale of certain hemp consumables like CBD and CBG supplements and some hemp-derived products like oil, seeds, and protein powder.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Plays Key Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in U.S. History

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) played a major role in the largest health care fraud enforcement action in American history, resulting in criminal charges against 30 defendants connected to more than a dozen fraudulent health care schemes...

Ask Rusty – What is the Formula for Deciding When to Claim?

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: I am curious about the 'formula' to decide when to take Social Security while still working. I am past the Full Retirement Age.

Senate Opens Special Session On Flood Relief, Thc Ban, New Congressional Maps

The Senate kicked off the first called session of the 89th Legislature on Monday, one which will see lawmakers consider legislation to aid regions of the Texas Hill Country devastated by record flooding in early July.

Seed Saving Steps: Drying, Cleaning and Storage

By John Green,Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Orange County, TXSaving seeds from vegetable and ornamental plants allows gardeners the ability to preserve ‘desirable’ traits, ensure availability of favorite plant (vegetable or ornamental) varieties, and save money too!

2025-26 Season Dates and What's New

Digital license and tag options for Texas residents have been expanded to include all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types. You can purchase a digital license when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15. The free Texas Hunt & Fish app is required for digital tagging.