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The world’s oldest tree (Methuselah) is more than 4,800 years old and pushing the limits of longevity. The tree is located somewhere in the Inyo National Forest (California’s White mountains). The Forest Service doesn’t provide the tree’s exact location for a reason…ensuring protection against social media hordes who might damage the tree or reckless researchers (Getty image).

The world’s oldest tree (Methuselah) is more than 4,800 years old and pushing the limits of longevity. The tree is located somewhere in the Inyo National Forest (California’s White mountains). The Forest Service doesn’t provide the tree’s exact location for a reason…ensuring protection against social media hordes who might damage the tree or reckless researchers (Getty image).

Magnificent Structure Trees: Understanding the Miracle

The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) trees are known to be the longest living trees. California’s White mountains host the world’s longest living trees with some believed to be more than 5,000 years old.
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol

DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol

DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class A-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address.

Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit in Texas state waters out to nine nautical miles.
City anticipates $8.2 million revenue in proposed budget

City anticipates $8.2 million revenue in proposed budget

City anticipates $8.2 million revenue in proposed budget

Vidor City Manager Robbie Hood says he expected the City of Vidor to collect more than $8 million in revenue in 2024-2025 in his proposed budget message with $3 million coming from property taxes. Almost half, 48 percent, is anticipated to come from sales tax revenue.
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Signup for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup

Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Signup for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup

Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Signup for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup

AUSTIN — Today, Texas Land Board Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encourages volunteers to sign up for the Adopt-ABeach Fall Coastwide cleanup on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This cleanup will stretch from the northern to the southern tip of the Texas coast and include 24 sites.