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Texas Secretary of State Releases Election Audit Reports

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
AUSTIN — Secretary of State Jane Nelson today released election audits for the 2021-22 election cycle conducted in four selected counties.“Texas’ audit process provides accountability and insight into how elections are conducted on a county level to ensure the integrity of our elections,” said...
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).

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Magnificent Structure Trees: Understanding the Miracle

John Green,
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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

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DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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.

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Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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.Under...
City anticipates $8.2 million revenue in proposed budget

City anticipates $8.2 million revenue in proposed budget

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City anticipates $8.2 million revenue in proposed budget

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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.

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TxDOT is teaming up with law enforcement to prevent drunk driving

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
AUSTIN – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride.As law enforcement increases its presence on Texas roadways leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own lives and the lives of others by finding a...
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