Odoriferous, with a capital ‘O’

The Amorphophallus Titanum stinks. Better known as the “corpse flower,” the rare plant emits a noxious odor when it blooms, explains the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Pedestrian deaths in Texas increase 15% in 2021

As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise.

Homeschooling is on the rise throughout the country. Education expert Jill Simonian says it may be due, in part, to schools with a Marxist bent

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS The numbers of parents opting to homeschool their kids is on the rise in the U.S. for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is to provide religious or moral instruction.

Fugitives from Lubbock, Dallas added to Texas Most Wanted lists

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added two fugitives to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Lists. Tanner Cole Lermon, of Lubbock, is on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Blaine Brandon McReynolds, of Dallas, is on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List.

Doak Walker hangs up his cleats

Doak Walker ended speculation about his future in football by announcing on Jul. 29, 1955 that he had agreed to play one more season with the Detroit Lions. Grantland Rice, dean of American sportswriters, called him “the most authentic all-around player in football history.

Another fish story

Quite a bit of excitement at this year’s Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Reward increased in 2002 slaying of Orange County girl

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 2002 slaying of Dannarriah Finley, 4, of Orange.

Studies reveal Ivermectin greatly reduces COVID mortality

A new study shows Ivermectin can reduce the chance of COVID death by 92 percent.

Dr. Sidney E. Valentine named sole finalist in LIT presidential search

Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall has selected Sidney E. Valentine, Ph.D., as sole finalist in the Lamar Institute of Technology presidential search. Dr. Valentine currently serves as vice president for academic affairs and student services at South Florida State College.

New Greater Roadrunner Conservation License Plate available for Texas drivers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched the long-awaited greater roadrunner conservation license plate today. The plate will raise money to help support and expand wildlife viewing programs and habitat conservation work in Texas.