AUSTIN As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas state parks to enjoy the weather outdoors, a news release said. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported at this time last year. …

June 28, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022 08:02 Authorities rescued 40 hikers at Palo Duro State Park due to heat on Saturday, June 11. Martina Birnbaum / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm Authorities are warning hikers and nature lovers to stay safe and hydrated after Texas State Parks experienced an increase in heat-related incidents compared to last year. In …

DALLAS — Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants more active shooter response training in schools, especially for district police and school resource officers. On Monday, the governor sent a letter to Pete Blair, executive director of Texas State University’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program, directing him to “begin providing ‘his organization’s training program’ to …

Texas State added another notch to its historic season on Saturday night, winning its second game in an NCAA region for the first time by knocking out second-seeded Stanford 5-2 at the Sunken Diamond in Stanford, Texas. California. The Bobcats moved to a one-place win in next week’s super regionals and faced the Cardinal, an …

Texas State added another notch to its historic season on Saturday night, winning its second game in an NCAA region for the first time by knocking out second-seeded Stanford 5-2 at the Sunken Diamond in Stanford, Texas. California. The Bobcats moved to a one-spot victory in next week’s super regionals and will face either Stanford …

Print the page The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) was created by law in 1915 to manage the state’s forests. In 1939, the state legislature established the TFS Forest Products Laboratory to research commercial uses of trees, develop wood products, and investigate environmental impacts on forests. Notable lab accomplishments included helping to establish the first …

UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said “all options are on the table” when asked if he had considered calling a special legislative session in the wake of the shooting. Tuesday in a primary school in Uvalde. A Texas state senator told the governor where he stood on the issue during Abbott’s press …

Flowers are placed on a makeshift memorial in front of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022.Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Roland Gutierrez recalled hearing parents sobbing after yesterday’s school shooting. “People elect me to solve problems. And in this space, I feel so helpless,” Gutierrez said. “What am I doing …

The historic 2022 campaign for the Texas State Baseball Bobcats continues with another weekend sweep to wrap up the regular season. The No. 11 Bobcats edged Georgia State 5-4 on the road Sunday to finish the regular season with a 44-11 record. Texas State has already broken the single-season winning season record and won the …

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With summer fast approaching, Texas state parks are a great option for beating the summer heat. When the weather heats up in Texas, it can be difficult to find places to cool off. Texas State Parks offers a variety of options for paddling, fishing and more. Texas State Parks suggests make …

Print the page The State of Texas authorized the formation of a State Lunatic Asylum in 1856. Legislators decided to build the hospital in Austin, and the new facility opened in 1861. In 1925, the Texas State Lunatic Asylum was renamed Austin State Hospital. At that time, Austin State Hospital was one of 6 state-funded …

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Whether standing in a boat on the lake or standing on the mound at a baseball diamond, Matthew Nicholas is always up for the challenge of his two favorite sports. Nicholas is a relief pitcher for the Texas State baseball team, which is on the cusp of securing its first regional …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — With Sunday’s 11-9 win over Louisiana, the No. 13 Texas State Bobcats baseball team clinched at least a share of Sun’s regular-season title Belt. The high-scoring win also tied Texas State for the program’s single-season winning streak record with 41. It’s the third time in school history that the Bobcats …

WACO, TX (KWTX) – A Central Texas father and his 10-year-old daughter are bass fishing champions after winning first place in the team division of the Texas State Bass Tournament on Lake Whitney in which the youngster was the only child entered . Hannah Kate Talbert, a fourth-grader at China Spring Intermediate, fished alongside her …

Event details Join the conversation with immersive experiences, interactive multimedia and an informative space to learn more about mental health. Explore the exhibit at this members-only event. Enjoy remarks from Kate Hix, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Texas, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Coming off a 21-36 record in 2021, the Texas State baseball team is 38-11 so far this spring. The Bobcats hold first place in the Sun Belt Conference and are up to No. 15 in D1baseball.com’s national poll. “We’ve been pretty consistent all year, obviously after a week where we …

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the Texas Division of Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest winners for 2022 and a Hawkins native took first place in the K-3 category. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to inspire young people’s interest in fish, fishing …

Next game: state of texas 07/05/2022 | 2 p.m. KMLB 105.7FM/540AM May. 07 (Sat) / 2 p.m. state of texas MONROE, Louisiana – The No. 15 Texas State scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to regroup from a two-run deficit, then held on for a 5-4 …

Event details Join Austin Refugee Roundtable and the Bullock Museum for a free celebration of world refugee day. Commemorate UN World Refugee Day at the Bullock Museum with a naturalization ceremony, free samples of world cuisine, live music and activities for families with children of all ages. Master of Ceremonies Greg Ciotti represents KOOP Radios …

TODD ​​NAFE Special for the Tribune-Herald Legendary Tribune-Herald editor Earl Golding probably had no idea that the bass tournament he held at Lake Whitney in 1955 to settle the debate over who was the best angler in the state would always be just as strong all these years later. At the time, Whitney was a …

AUSTIN, TX – Austin Community College has partnered with Texas State University to participate in a new pilot program aimed at helping more students transfer successfully. The ACC says national data shows that students from communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are struggling to persist through to a four-year college after graduating from a …

AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Officials from the office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that Texas state leaders will donate $435 million in COVID-19 relief to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). “Texas teachers play one of the most vital roles for our children and should not have to bear the burden of …

For the first time in two decades, Texas State University at San Marcos has a new president. The Texas State University System Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Kelly R. Damphousse, PhD., as the 10th President of the State of Texas. He will succeed Dr Denise Truth, who is retiring on July 1. …

Stress impacts male and female first responders differently in active shooter incidents Law enforcement officers are often exposed to a variety of high stress scenarios such as encounters with civilians which can induce a significant amount of physiological or psychological stress. Exposure to these scenarios results in significant increases in various stress markers such as …

AUSTIN, Texas — A career in law enforcement is quite demanding considering their sworn duty to protect the community. The physical aspects of the job are a lot of what you can expect when you’re in the field. Now, more than 200 Texas state troopers will have to be more mindful of their figure with …

The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University will host a celebratory afternoon Long live the rivers of Texas! Adventures, misadventures and glimpses of nirvana along our stepped waterwaysthe new Texas literary anthology in the Southwestern Writers Collection book series on Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. Twenty-six contributors to the volume will speak with guests …

Hundreds of Texas state troopers will have to shrink their waistlines by December or face discipline from the Department of Public Safety, DPS documents say obtained by the Dallas Morning News. The department wants its 4,000 officers to maintain a “command presence” by keeping waist sizes below 40 inches for men and 35 inches for …

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 200 state troopers will have to lose weight by the end of the year or face discipline under a controversial policy the Texas Department of Public Safety enforces to limit the size of the officers. According to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News, men with waist sizes over 40 …

Event details Come take part in this hands-on program that integrates movement, play and tactile learning into engaging experiences where young children (ages 2-5) can discover something new alongside their caregivers. Come have fun with Austin Public Library through songs, activities and stories. Celebrate Mother Earth as we wave our hands to the sun, stamp …

Event details In partnership with NAMI Central Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness), learn about the history of mental health care in Texas, how it has evolved over the years, and inspiring action plans that will impact the future of health public, through a moderate conversation with Dr. .King Davis. As former executive director of …

White Rock Lake near Winfrey Point. Photo by Renee Umsted. This year’s Texas State Rowing Championships will be held at White Rock Lake for the first time in the event’s history. The competition has been held in Austin for over 20 years, but White Rock Rowing got the opportunity to host it this time. More …

Texas State University has received $2 million for the director of the Translational Health Research Center to create a mental health map of central Texas. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Journal) Texas State University officials on March 31 announced a prize of more than $20 million under the Consolidated Appropriations Act that was passed by the House, …

SAN MARCOS (KXAN) – The Austin Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) condemns the reported assault of a Muslim student on the campus of Texas State University. CAIR-Austin said the incident happened on March 31. According to CAIR, the student was approached by a man while she was jogging. The student said the …

LULING, Texas (KXAN) — Several Facebook groups dedicated to the search for Texas State student Jason Landry helped erect a missing persons notice board this week, nearly a year and a half after his disappearance. Supporters set up the billboard along US Hwy. 183 at 2023 N. Magnolia Ave., north of Luling. Landry disappeared at …

Jason Landry: Billboard Rises to Help Find Missing Texas State Student Jason Landry, a 21-year-old Texas State student, went missing on December 13, 2020. He was returning home to Missouri City, Texas for Christmas vacation, but law enforcement said he found his car totaled on Salt Flat Road near Luling. While Landry’s personal effects were …

Next game: state of texas 04/10/2022 | 12 p.m. April 10 (Sunday) / 12 p.m. state of texas MONROE, Louisiana – The ULM Softball Team dominated Texas State with a 10-2 victory in six innings Saturday afternoon at the ULM Softball Complex. The Warhawks (20-15, 6-8) tied their Sun Belt …

MONROE, Louisiana – The ULM softball team will play its first home game in 12 days with a three-game Sun Belt Conference series Friday-Sunday April 8-10 with Friday’s first pitch at 6:00 p.m. CT at the ULM softball complex . The Warhawks (18-15, 4-8) have gone five straight games on the road over the past …

Texas State Senator Beverly Powell (D-Fort Worth, District 10) is suspending his re-election campaign saying the race is unwinnable for a Democrat according to redrawn district maps approved by the Republican-led state legislature last fall. Powell, who ran unopposed in the March 2022 Democratic primary, said in a statement Wednesday that she would withdraw her …

Former Texas lawmaker Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio was seriously injured on Sunday when a vehicle hit her as she was crossing an intersection in Orlando, Florida. Van de Putte, 67, a well-known Democrat who served 24 years in the Legislative Assembly, was crossing the intersection when she was hit by a left-turning …

Staff reports SAN MARCOS — Texas State University received more than $21 million through HR 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, passed by Congress. The bill provides year-round funding through September 30 for federal government projects and activities as well as authorizations and extensions for a wide variety of government-sponsored programs and activities. The Meadows …

STATION COLLEGE, Texas – Texas A&M kicks off the second half of the regular season on Tuesday when the Aggies host the No. 15 Texas State Bobcats in a 6:32 p.m. contest on Olsen Field in Blue Bell Park. ABOUT THE AGGIES Texas A&M (16-11) has one of the most experienced hitters in the nation …

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Don’t let Haleigh Blocker’s smile fool you. The Texas State Director of Football Operations is a force in the trenches. “I’m very proud of it and I think looking back, when I was in a position to dream about this job, it means even more,” Blocker said. One of the youngest …

SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas A&M Aggies continued their growth with a 3-0 win over the Texas State Bobcats in Saturday afternoon’s exhibition game at the Bobcat Soccer Complex. The Browns and Whites have continued their strong defensive effort this spring, now outscoring their opponents 19-1 in 390 minutes of action. In their last …

Texas State Capitol Transgender Awareness Day brings community and supporters together Several hundred people showed up at the Texas Freedom Network Transgender Awareness Day rally at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday. AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Freedom Network held a Transgender Awareness Day rally at the Texas State Capitol, where several hundred people showed …

Print the page The Texas Highway Patrol was established in 1929 to monitor the state’s new and expanding system of public roads. At the time, local law enforcement was ill-equipped to deal with the increase in vehicle traffic, and traffic violations and deaths were increasing at an alarming rate. The Texas Legislature passed traffic rules, …

Melinda Villagran, Director of the Center for Community Health and Economic Resilience Research Melinda Villagran, director of the Center for Community Health and Economic Resilience Research, received $2 million to improve mental health training and technology through the State of Texas Community Mental Health Surveillance Collaborative. Doggett also facilitated this grant. “The pandemic has left …

Subscribe to La Brèveour daily newsletter that keeps readers informed of the most essential news from Texas. Texas State University has named Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly R. Damphousse as the sole finalist in its search for its next college president. Damphousse was named after a six-month nationwide search. Damphousse announced his resignation from Arkansas …