A traditional cultural property designation may influence decisions on uranium mining permits. This designation was made nearly two decades ago due to concerns about potential harm. The property in question is sacred to several Native American communities.
These communities have a long history with the area. State regulators are currently reviewing permit applications from uranium mining companies.
The role of the cultural property designation in the permitting process is not yet clear, with further information available from the source.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court this week closed the chapter on one of President Donald Trump’s boldest efforts to reshape November’s elections — a plan that would have demanded a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s mail voting processes on what most election officials agreed was...
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Shelly Landreth, Ed.D., the chair of education at Sul Ross State University, has been selected to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI), a professional development program designed to strengthen the leader...
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Committee Chair and state Rep. Drew Darby R-San Angelo, at a House Energy Resources Committee meeting at the Capitol in Austin on Sept. 14, 2026. Credit: Jacob Lujan/The Texas Tribune By Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Zach Leggio, The Texas Tribune State Rep. Drew Darby , R-San Angelo...
