Help protect birds by participating in Audubon Texas’ Lights Out initiative
Audubon Texas is calling on Texans to participate in the 2024 Lights Out initiative to help protect migratory birds during their peak fall migration period. The organization is urging residents to turn off unnecessary...
One in three Germans affected: With a simple measure you can lower your blood...
Almost one in three Germans suffers from high blood pressure. It is considered the number 1 risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. A new study shows how effectively you...
Fantastic Fest: Console-Centric Games Take Center Stage
Fantastic Fest, known for its unique film programming, is now expanding into the world of gaming with the introduction of Fantastic Games. This new showcase is a collaboration with indie gaming nonprofit Day of...
Boosting Microchip Manufacturing: Texas Instruments Awarded $1.6 Billion Grant
Texas Instruments, a leading manufacturer of microchips, has been awarded a substantial $1.6 billion grant from the U.S. Commerce Department to expand its chip-building facilities, including a new one in Sherman. This grant comes...
New East Austin Development by Local Women Entrepreneurs
In east Austin, a new office development called WORKBENCH is currently being built by three women entrepreneurs. Jennifer Seay, Shawna Sieck, and DeLea Becker are the masterminds behind this project. Each of them runs...
Many people overlook it: After a tick bite – there is one symptom you...
Anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors in spring and summer should watch out for ticks. It is estimated that there are tens of thousands of Lyme disease cases in Germany every year....
Life Without Parole Sentence for Raul Meza in Lofton and Fraga Murders
Raul Meza, a convicted murderer facing two additional murder charges in the deaths of Gloria Lofton, 65, and Jesse Fraga, 82, entered a guilty plea on Monday afternoon in a court in Austin. The...
Texas Cannabis Policy Conference: Key Topics and Discussions
Texas Cannabis Policy Conference: A Deep Dive into Key Topics and DiscussionsTexans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, an Austin-based advocacy nonprofit, recently hosted the annual Texas Cannabis Policy Conference in College Station, bringing together a...
Carefully weigh up pesticides: Insects and pests in the garden: Can you use poison...
Aphids, snails, fungus gnats, spider mites and whiteflies are among the pests that you can encounter in the garden. Since they like to tamper with plants, many garden lovers want to get rid of...
Texas Bans Transgender Birth Certificate Changes
Texas Implements Ban on Transgender Birth Certificate ChangesIn a controversial move that has sparked outrage among the LGBTQ community, Texas has officially banned transgender individuals from updating the sex listed on their birth certificates....