Large organizations can exploit size to create an economy of scale. It is, singularly, the best argument for bigness.

Regional universities are associated with the places in Texas that produce the food, fuel and fiber that nourish, power and clothe our state and nation. They frequently serve rural populations and help the people of these regions attain their aspirations. In Texas, about half of all college graduates come from regional institutions.

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

Most families look forward to a trip because they can (1) visit someplace new, (2) swim in pools where catfish once lived, and (3) search out motels that appeared in horror films. In a casual survey (at the mall) we discovered a father’s primary travel goal is to “see how many miles we can get behind us before nightfall.” Each day he attempts a new distance record, and he resents tourist attractions that may limit his progress.

While it is impossible to catalog all of the expectations that any university has for applicants, there are some general considerations that all students should consider if college is in their future. Institutions vary widely and knowing the type of institution a student is considering is important.

Texas has become the latest in a growing number of states to pass legislation banning “sexually oriented performances” that take place in the presence of minors. Gov.

Do you believe everyone should tell the truth? Well, I believe everyone else should... but occasionally I need to lie.

The nature of university students is changing. According to the Education Data Initiative, nearly 16 million undergraduate students are enrolled in college as of 2020. That represents a 4.3% decline over the previous year. Over 60% of the students are enrolled full-time. About 63% of the high school graduates go on to post-secondary study.

Last Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott signed several education reform bills including Senate Bill 17 and Senate Bill 18, that will alter some policies at colleges and universities. Under SB 17, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices at state colleges and universities will be closing in January 2024 and activities that seek to promote certain groups of individuals over others based on race, ethnicity and gender will also come to an end.

On June 18, four historic animal welfare bills passed into law. During this legislative session, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) pushed for all four bills: SB 876, HB 4164, HB 3660, and HB 598.