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Tampa Road Closures as Hurricane Milton Hits: Key Bridges Closed to Traffic

As Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa, the Florida Department of Transportation has issued critical bridge closures to ensure public safety amid high winds and dangerous weather conditions. Tampa residents are advised to stay off these routes and seek alternative travel plans until the storm passes and conditions improve. The Details: The following major bridges are closed […]

Posted inThe South

Why is The South So Tribal?

Tribalism in the American South is a phenomenon deeply intertwined with the region’s history, culture, and social structures. But what makes it so persistent and distinctive? It’s not just about old grudges or regional pride—it’s about a long-standing pattern of creating and maintaining divisions that have shaped Southern identity for hundreds of years. The Historical […]

Posted inTexas

Texas Agriculture: A Tale of Rainfall Haves and Have-Nots

When it comes to rainfall and the subsequent soil moisture that fuels agricultural production, the state is made up of haves and have-nots, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, Uvalde, and Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., Amarillo, and Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D., Bryan-College Station, both […]