September 2, 2026 Theatre Northeast at Northeast Texas Community College will hold auditions for its fall production of 12 Angry Jurors on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The classic courtroom drama features a large ensemble cast and follows 12 jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune September 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — After weeks of speculation about whether President Donald Trump would deploy his vast campaign resources in Texas, MAGA Inc., the main pro-Trump super PAC, made a $10 million ad buy in the Texas Senate race. The buy, which goes towards television streaming and digital…

Enews Sign Up  |  Visit My Website  |  View Online Dear East Texas, During the last week in August, I spent a lot of time on two topics—Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence. In one of the funnier days at work as a Member of Congress, I found out the hard way a few years ago when I visited a cow/calf…

TYLER, TEXAS — Women, families, students, community leaders, and supporters from across East Texas are invited to attend East Texas Women’s March & Expo on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler.   The 2026 East Texas Women’s March & Expo…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a drug trafficking violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Joskin Love, 50, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and was sentenced to 120 months in…

SHERMAN, Texas – A Hewitt man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a drug trafficking violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Thomas James Hurtt, 33, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 180 months in…

AUSTIN — Summer isn’t giving up without a fight in Texas. With hot temperatures continuing into Labor Day weekend, lakes, rivers and coastal waters offer a welcome place to cool off. As you enjoy them, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters not to leave safety at the ramp. Texas Game Wardens will be…

TxDOT Supporting Increased Law Enforcement Effort Aug. 14 – Sept. 7 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why it matters Impaired driving deaths consistently spike over Labor Day weekend in Texas. A mother shares her story of loss, while TxDOT travels the state encouraging everyone to get a sober ride during increased law enforcement efforts. AUSTIN – The end of…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for a bank fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Byron Demetrius Franklin, 61, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone…