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Congressman Gooden Applauds Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Crack Down on NGO-Funded Border Invasion
Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) applauded President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their immediate action to freeze all federal funding to NGOs that have fueled the illegal immigration crisis. This move shuts down the corrupt pipeline of taxpayer money that has bankrolled mass illegal migration and weakened national security.
Doing a Home Inventory Now Can Get Your Insurance Claim Paid Faster Later
Keeping a list of stuff inside your house—or a home inventory—could help you make a homeowners insurance claim after a fire or disaster.
TVCC Expands Welding Program to Meet Industry Demand
The American Welding Society projects a shortage of 360,000 welders by 2027, highlighting a growing need for skilled professionals. Trinity Valley Community College is taking proactive steps to help bridge this gap.
Texas Clear Lanes Marks 10 Years of Improving Traffic Across the State
A lot has changed over the past 10 years in Texas including the addition of five million people to the state. But even with more drivers on the road, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects are helping to reduce traffic delays in both urban and rural areas.
TVCC Celebrates Significant Enrollment Growth
Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) continues to experience strong enrollment growth, reflecting the institution’s commitment to student success and accessibility.
Forney Councilman Requests CareFlite Meet With City Leaders to Answer Questions About Their “Unacceptable Response Times”
Forney Councilman Requests CareFlite Meet With City Leaders to Answer Questions About Their “Unacceptable Response Times”
Higher cattle prices are helping, but Texas ranchers are facing higher input costs and the lower margins are slowing the state’s herd rebuild. (Courtney Sacco, Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Cattle prices are expected to remain strong in 2025 and beyond as the nation’s beef herd remains relatively static compared to last year. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Texas Beef Herd Grows Slightly Amid Record Prices
The Texas beef cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but the overall U.S. herd remains near its lowest numbers since 1961.
TVCC Music Students Earn Prestigious Spots in TMEA All-State Ensembles
Four Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Music Department students have earned the honor of performing in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Ensembles and travelled to San Antonio on Feb. 12 to participate in the annual TMEA Clinic/ Convention.
While each upcycled food product the Ovissipour lab generates has fermentation at the core, the exact processes and finer details are unique and optimized to each product. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Brewing Food Security: Transforming Food Waste Into Sustainable Nutrition
Food scientists turn byproducts into high-protein snacks with fermentation
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Illegal White-Tailed Deer Smuggling Operation
Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive white-tailed deer.
The Gift We Give Ourselves
I hope that most of you know that I own Flower Basket. And today, you will all learn that my birthday was on Wednesday. According to my children, these two facts make it impossible to shop for me (“What are we gonna get a florist the week of Valentine’s Day? Flowers?”) so they’ve worked very hard to make my birthday gifts meaningful; and every gift they give is that much more special because I know that they gave it so much thought.
Never Ever Give Up
Persistence is the foundation of success. Although there are many ways to describe success, there is only one definition of failure – giving up. Whatever your meaning of success, you will only achieve it through persistence.
Annual White Bass Run Looking Strong in East Texas
Heavy fall rain will mean anglers in east Texas should enjoy prime white bass fishing this spring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists predict, while results could be spottier in central and south Texas.