Coordinating Board Announces New Commissioner of Higher Education

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) today voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Harrison Keller to serve as the next commissioner of higher education. Dr. Keller will

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Smith County added to burn ban list

Smith County issued a burn ban during commissioners court on Sept. 10. Smith County Fire Marshal Jay Brooks recommended it and Judge Moran agreed. The order was approved by the commissioners.

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UT Tyler Exhibition Features Artwork of James R. Pace

  Reception and gallery talk with retired art professor set for Sept. 14 The University of Texas at Tyler has announced the opening of “Artifacts of Wayfinding (a Visual Play in Three

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HUGHES APPOINTED CHAIR OF SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

  TYLER — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Senator Bryan Hughes as Chair of the Senate State Affairs Committee, effective October 1. “I am honored to serve as Chair of the

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Louisiana man arrested after intense multistate investigation for cattle theft

  QUITMAN — Thanks to a five-month investigation by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Rangers and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)

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UT Health East Texas acquires HOPE Cancer Center

UT Health East Texas has acquired HOPE Cancer Center of East Texas, and changed the name to UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center. “The practice will continue to operate with the same

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Revenue for Fiscal 2019, August State Sales Tax Collection

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released totals for fiscal 2019 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. General revenue-related revenue was $57.87

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HHS Works to Reduce Suicide Among Young Adults and Veterans

Texas Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month AUSTIN – Texas is working toward preventing suicide among young adults and veterans in the state, highlighting the resources available to

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$543,478 in grant funds available for prescribed burning

COLLEGE STATION – Some Texas landowners may be eligible for funding to help with prescribed burning costs on private lands. Now through September 30, 2019, Texas A&M Forest Service is

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AG Paxton Announces Medicaid Fraud Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office filed a civil Medicaid fraud lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary Janssen

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