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The 2023 State Fair Of Texas By The Numbers

DALLAS – November 1, 2023 – Serving not only our most extensive community program but also as our largest fundraiser of the year, the 2023 State Fair of Texas proved to make a difference in more ways than we can count. Below are just a few of the noteworthy successes from …

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Texas A&M Forest Service Awards $15.7 Million In Grants

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 260 rural volunteer fire departments more than $15.7 million in assistance grants last week through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Program. “Our agency is very thankful to state leadership for allowing us the opportunity to assist volunteer fire departments in Texas,” …

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Don’t Move Firewood, Prevent The Spread Of Invasive Pests And Diseases

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being cautious when collecting, transporting, and purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may unknowingly bring deadly, invasive …

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Annular Solar Eclipse Saturday

An annular solar eclipse will occur across parts of the state on Saturday, with a partial eclipse visible across the rest of Texas. The eclipse will begin shortly after 10:00 am and conclude around 1:30 pm. Peak coverage will occur between 11:45 am and noon. Areas shaded along the annular …

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Amount Raised For Students Breaks Record At More Than $2.2 Million

582 Texas Student Youth Exhibitors Show at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction DALLAS – October 9, 2023 – The 75th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised a record-breaking preliminary amount for Texas youth, bringing in more than $2.2 million. The Auction kicked off on Friday, October 6, with the sale of the Grand …

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How to Plan For The 2023 Allstate Red River Rivalry

Things to Know Before You Go DALLAS – A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners has occurred at the State Fair since 1929. With an 11:00 am Central Time kick-off, the State Fair …

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25th Annual Wildfire Academy Begins This Week At Camp Swift

BASTROP, Texas: This week’s 25th Annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop. The academy will take place Oct 6-18, 2022. Each year, firefighters travel across the state and nation to attend the academy to continue their education and …

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October Is Deadly Month For Texas Pedestrians

As fall brings less daylight, TxDOT urges drivers to be extra vigilant about protecting pedestrians AUSTIN — Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see and safely avoid pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why TxDOT …

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