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The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University will host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Bangladesh during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Texas students are about to strap on their favorite backpacks filled with supplies and the hope of a new year, and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe.

Bonham Bears are ready for school

As you probably know, UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an agreement to narrowly avert a nationwide strike. This high-stakes standoff likely wasn’t nightly dinner table conversation for most of you, but the issue was far more impactful than merely one company and its 340,000 or so workers directly involved in the negotiations. A strike would have caused delivery delays, challenged the supply chain, pushed up inflation, and affected individuals and businesses across the world. It would have been particularly problematic for rural residents and those requiring critical medical supplies.

The Texas A&M Forest Service raised its state wildfire preparedness status to Level 4, as a result of the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state, as well as the potential for wildfires to become more severe and harder to control in the days ahead.

The creation of a county- based Behavioral Advisory Team, with a goal of improving the lives of those in the criminal justice system here, is in the works.

When José “JJ” Molina is not winning numerous state-wide barbecue competitions, he’s serving meals to those in need at Southside Community Center, warming the hearts and bellies of those in need.

PITCHING IN

The Texas Water Development Board approved the first-ever regional flood plans during the July board meeting, marking a historic milestone in the state’s efforts to reduce the risk and impact of flooding.

Razor & Whiskey

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for community grants and encourages nonprofits within, or surrounding PEC’s service territory to apply for up to $5,000 grants.