News from February 2023


Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Feb. 11

Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Feb. 11

Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


1209 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending February 11

1209 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending February 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1209 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 11.


Education policy expert says Texas 'will be short thousands of skilled workers by 2030'

Education policy expert says Texas 'will be short thousands of skilled workers by 2030'

Two education experts, Jorge Borrego and Erin Davis Valdez, recently authored a report on Texas workers, which concluded that many young students are not "career-ready."


Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $100 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan

Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $100 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across Texas.


Governor Abbott Outlines Priorities For Texas’ Thriving Economy

Governor Abbott Outlines Priorities For Texas’ Thriving Economy

Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his economic priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session to meet our state's growing economic and population needs at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in North Texas.


CDC predicts 955 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending February 11

CDC predicts 955 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending February 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 955 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 11.


New Textbook Access Program Makes Course Materials More Affordable for Students

New Textbook Access Program Makes Course Materials More Affordable for Students

University of Houston System Board of Regents Approves Permanent Plan at UH, Pilot Programs Across UH System


Prominent Jurist Named 2023 Commencement Speaker

Prominent Jurist Named 2023 Commencement Speaker

Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court, more than any other lawyer since 2000, including pro bono defense of the Little Sisters of the Poor and successful vindication of high school football coach Joseph Kennedy’s right to pray on the field last year.


UD Community Mourns Philosophy Professor Robert Wood

UD Community Mourns Philosophy Professor Robert Wood

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Robert Wood, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on Friday.


TVCC Show Team Brings Home Awards At Fort Worth Show

TVCC Show Team Brings Home Awards At Fort Worth Show

Cheyenne Delong from Whitney won first place in the Junior Bull Calves division at the Fort Worth Stock Show Saturday.


Trustees Name Dr. Jason Morrison Sole Finalist

Trustees Name Dr. Jason Morrison Sole Finalist

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Trustees announced Dr. Jason Morrison as the sole finalist for the President position.


A Major Success

A Major Success

Trinity’s inaugural Major Declaration Day connects students and faculty in celebration


Peers’ experiences helped fuel alum’s mental health enterprise

Peers’ experiences helped fuel alum’s mental health enterprise

Even as a child, Awstin Gregg was intrigued by mental health. In elementary and middle school, he joined peer counseling groups to help classmates navigate difficult times.


College of Business earns coveted accreditation status

College of Business earns coveted accreditation status

Texas Woman’s College of Business took a big leap toward excellence this month, earning accreditation from AACSB International —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), considered the world’s leading association of business schools.


Week ending Feb. 11: 921 deaths among Hispanic people in Texas

Week ending Feb. 11: 921 deaths among Hispanic people in Texas

There were 921 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending Feb. 11, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Week of February 11: 744 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Texas

Week of February 11: 744 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Texas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 744 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending February 11.


The latest issue of Wesleyan magazine is now online!

The latest issue of Wesleyan magazine is now online!

The Fall 2022 issue of "Wesleyan" magazine is now online!


TXST Health Scholar Showcase features interdisciplinary health researchers, keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Sharpe Potter

TXST Health Scholar Showcase features interdisciplinary health researchers, keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Sharpe Potter

Texas State University will host the seventh annual Health Scholar Showcase on Friday, March 3, at the TXST Performing Arts Center.


TLU to Launch Day of Giving on March 1

TLU to Launch Day of Giving on March 1

Texas Lutheran University will launch its 4th annual Day of Giving on March 1, 2023.


ETCF Scholarships - March 1 Deadline

ETCF Scholarships - March 1 Deadline

The East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) has scholarships available!