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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, April 2, 2026 — Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized for causing harm to a community and its environment. Without proper management, stray cat populations can rise rapidly, leading to concerns about predation, disease, and public nuisance.

AUSTIN ı Texas added 40,100 nonfarm jobs in January to reach a total of 14,379,500 positions. Over the year, the state added 112,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.

Governor Greg Abbott participated in a roundtable and press conference hosted by the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) to highlight the explosive growth of Texas — and the broader Southeastern “Boom Belt” — as the economic engine of America at the Pérez Art Museum.

HOUSTON — Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks emphasizing the critical role the oil and gas industry plays in making our state an economic powerhouse at the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) 80th Annual Convention.

On Friday, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the nomination of Alyssa Kiesow to the post of provost and vice president for academic affairs at Texas A&M University-Victoria. Kiesow will join the university from her current post as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Almost all people who have lived through a Near Death Experience (NDE) report participating in a particular series of events. While the details of each case vary among individuals, they generally begin with a feeling of separation of the consciousness (soul) from the physical body, followed by the soul “hovering over” the scene. This is followed by traveling through a tunnel while moving toward a great light. Then comes a joyful gathering with deceased friends and relatives.