Canary in the coal mine

Canaries were historically used in coal mines to provide an early warning of dangerous gases. The CNBC rankings, where Texas continues to fall, should be viewed in a similar light.

Workplace positivity and happiness webinar set

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will offer a “Boost Positivity and Productivity in the Workplace with ‘Happy Hacks’” webinar on Aug. 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

It takes two to tangle

Conflict and confrontation are just facts of life. To one degree or another, we all face situations where two wills clash or the needs of one are in conflict with the needs of another.

Where’s the beef? Texas

Beef producers considering marketing directly to consumers or just wanting to know where the value is in their beef can attend Beef 706 on Aug. 14-15 at the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, 488 Olsen Blvd., College Station.

Parks perched at top of nation

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, have selected Texas State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Getting so big, Houston needs more area codes

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is accepting public comments on a petition by the North American Number Planning Administrator (NANPA) for the addition of a new area code to accommodate continuing growth in the greater Houston area. Comments must be submitted by Aug. 5.

Adopt a beach, buy a T-shirt

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) program limited-edition, graphic T-shirts are now on sale.

Dallas is tops to pop the question

A Mixbook survey asking 3,000 singles where in America they would almost like to be proposed to resulted with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden voted America’s 3rd Favorite Landmark for a Marriage Proposal.

Funds for tourism draws

The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is now accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 1, by 5 p.m., to Kathi Hughes, Director of the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.

The biggest small farm food event

Beaumont Farmers Market is inviting the community to support he local initiative as it participates in the 17th annual Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference, “the biggest small farm and food event in Texas and beyond,” on Aug. 6-8 at San Marcos’ Texas State University.