PUCT Protects #Consumers by Approving Sale and Transfer of
Water Utilities in Harris and Chambers Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today approved the sale
and transfer of three water systems – Vista Utilities, Villa Utilities, and Reed Estates – to SP
Utility Company, ensuring the utilities’ 85 customers will receive safe, continuous, and
affordable water service.

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#DEP UNVEILS VISION & ACTION PLAN FOR #NEWJERSEY’S NEWEST STATE PARK, A NINE-MILE #GREENWAY IN #ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES

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Looking for a New #Job ?

North #Carolina is seeking experienced professionals interested in a career in public service and encourage you to consider joining North Carolina state government.

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#Parks #California Awards $1.2 Million to Community Organizations Expanding Access to California State Parks

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#Gulf State Park boasts over 3.5 miles of beautiful white sand beaches available in both our main park area in Gulf Shores at the #Beach Pavilion

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#MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $346,801 grant to upgrade a major portion of the city of Aliceville’s water lines to help ensure residents have safe and reliable water.

Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will be used to replace the water line on Broad Street, one of the city’s most traveled and commercialized roads.

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#EagleAwareness Weekends Celebrate 40th Anniversary in January

By DAVID RAINER, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one will be more excited about this achievement than Linda Reynolds and Renee Raney.

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25 #NationalRegister Sites to Know in New York

We’re showcasing some of the stand-out, unusual, and noteworthy New York State listings in the National Register of Historic Places in honor of the milestone 200th meeting of the New York State Board for Historic Preservation (on September 10, 2025).

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Palo Pinto #Mountains to Offer First Day Hike Sneak Peek

STRAWN — New Year, New Park! Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, just outside of Fort Worth, is opening its gates on New Year’s Day for guided First Day Hikes. Day passes to the park will be limited for this event, and advance reservations are highly encouraged.

“We are so excited to show folks what makes

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#State
The Secretary will then continue to the United Kingdom where he will join the President’s delegation for his unprecedented second State Visit. The Secretary will meet with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to discuss U.S.-UK cooperation on critical global challenges, including ending the Russia-Ukraine war, preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, ensuring release of all Hamas-held hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, and competing with China.

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Governor Murphy Proclaims New Jersey as a “Do Your Part State”

#SEAGIRT – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey has signed on to be a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. The initiative helps states identify, prioritize, and implement best practices and programs to support military families, which is crucial to recruiting and readiness. 

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DC’s 2025 Statewide Assessment Results Show Significant Gains in English and Math Proficiency

#WashingtonDC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) released the results of the District’s statewide assessments in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and math that were taken in spring 2025 by students in grades 3-8 and high school. Overall, results show the

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“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. -continued

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Alaska State Parks -
Public Use Cabins

Alaska State Parks offers more than 80 recreational cabins for use by the public. The cabins are located along trails and near remote lakes, streams, and saltwater beaches. Some cabins are accessible via highway vehicle. Most cabins are accessible

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Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Panoramic view of Long Beach Island, Barnegat Inlet and Island Beach State Park. Trails through one of the state's last maritime forests, birding site for water fowl, fishing, scheduled nature walks and talks. Site of Barnegat Lighthouse on the northern tip of Long Beach Island,

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