Abbott Signs Ibogaine Research Bill; Cites Veterans as Potential Patients
June 12, 2025 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill amassing $50 million to fund clinical trials of ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga plant, under the federal BEACH Act–style framework. Though still a Schedule I controlled substance in the U.S., international studies have indicated its potential to reduce opioid withdrawal, treat PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries—especially among...
Metal License Plates Replace Paper July 1
June 11, 2025 – Starting July 1, Texas car dealerships will begin issuing metal license plates directly to buyers at the time of sale, marking a significant change in the vehicle registration process. This new procedure replaces the previous system where dealerships provided paper temporary tags while buyers waited for their permanent plates to arrive by mail. The change is part of a legislative effort to combat the widespread...
Mary Smith
Mary Smith Obituary Funeral Services for Mary Jane Smith will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Michael Phillips, Bart Millsap, Randy Millsap, Patrick Dial, Brandon Darrow, and Delbert Miller will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Jay Gaston. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home....
Who Will Cornyn Face in 2026?
June 10, 2025 – As of now, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, a longtime Texas Republican and former Senate Majority Whip, is widely expected to seek reelection in 2026. Cornyn has been a significant figure in Texas and national politics, often positioning himself as a mainstream conservative aligned with the Republican establishment. Potential challengers in the GOP primary have not been officially confirmed, but there is ongoing...
Social Security Continues to Provide Ways for the Public to Request Accommodations and File Civil Rights (Program Discrimination) Complaints
June 10, 2025 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access its programs, activities, and facilities, regardless of disability, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, SSA has taken steps to ensure that no person is discriminated against on the bases of disability, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or retaliation...
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates National Dairy Month
The month of June showcases Texas’s growing dairy industry and its economic impact AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly recognizes June as National Dairy Month, honoring the dedicated Texas dairymen and dairywomen who drive one of our state’s most vital industries—dairy production. From the heart of the Hill Country to the High Plains, these producers rise before dawn every day of the year,...
List Animals You Can Hunt From a Chopper in Texas Just Increased
June 9, 2025 – Texas has officially legalized the aerial hunting of Aoudad sheep, adding them to the short list of animals that can be shot from helicopters for sport. Previously, Texas law permitted aerial hunting of certain invasive species such as coyotes and feral hogs. With this legislative change, Aoudad sheep—also known as Barbary sheep—are now included due to their growing population and ecological impact. “I’m...
SNAP Benefits More Than Familes; Retailers Depend On The Income
June 9, 2025 – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, plays a crucial role in supporting food retailers and driving revenue, particularly among grocery stores and major discount chains. Retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General, and Aldi see significant portions of their sales coming from SNAP participants. These shoppers are a reliable customer base, contributing to both...
TxDOT Leaks 300,000 Crash Reports
June 9, 2025 – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is notifying individuals affected by a recent data breach involving the unauthorized download of nearly 300,000 crash records. The breach was discovered on May 12, 2025, when TxDOT detected unusual activity in its Crash Records Information System (CRIS). An investigation confirmed that the source of the breach was a compromised user account that was exploited to...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Warns Farmers About Recent Fusarium Smuggle
June 9, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging heightened vigilance following the arrest of two Chinese nationals accused of attempting to smuggle a harmful plant fungus into the United States. The individuals, Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, were detained at Detroit Metropolitan Airport with Fusarium graminearum, a dangerous pathogen known to devastate key crops like wheat, barley, maize, and rice....
