SWEPCO Conducting Drone-Assisted Tree Trimming Inspections to Enhance Reliability
Broll: Drone Coverage SHREVEPORT, La. (Mar. 12, 2026) — Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is modernizing how it keeps the lights on with the launch of a new drone‑based inspection program that gives crews a faster, sharper view of vegetation near power lines. By integrating high‑resolution aerial technology into its reliability strategy, SWEPCO is…
Read MoreA plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2026 ODESSA — If Texas wants to continue to be a leader in oil, the Permian Basin needs more energy. That’s the warning influential trade groups representing oil companies have been telling state lawmakers and regulators for years. A dearth of power plants and transmission lines…
Read MoreUncle Sam Will Now Find You: Automatic Draft Registration Becomes Law
For the first time since 1980, Congress has fundamentally changed how the U.S. government registers young men for a potential military draft — and it no longer requires their participation. Tucked inside the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Trump signed on December 18, 2025, is a provision that quietly marks the…
Read MorePhotos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings
By Eli Hartman, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2026 BOERNE — On an overcast day in Central Texas, drones buzzed through the halls of an otherwise quiet Champion High School. In place of students, who were still on winter break, the school was filled with law enforcement officials — police officers, sheriffs, state troopers, first…
Read MoreWith Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2026 Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. WASHINGTON — When Katy Padilla Stout first announced a bid for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, neither the former teacher — nor the Republican-held seat — were on many Democrats’ radar. But now that the Republican incumbent has dropped out…
Read MoreTexas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2026 Henry Herzog struggles with ADHD, anxiety and hypersensitivity to crowds and noise. The 7-year-old has a physician’s note to prove it. The medical diagnosis will give Henry priority when Texas decides which students may receive private school vouchers for the 2026-27 school year. Most students will…
Read MoreBurn ban lifted for Upshur County
The countywide burn ban has been terminated effective today.
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Announces the 2025-2026 Super Elite Teams for Wrestling
THSCA recognizes athletes across Texas for their exemplary athletic achievements for the 2025-2026 UIL Wrestling season. San Marcos, Texas (March 11, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has released its 2025–2026 Super Elite Teams for UIL Wrestling, honoring standout student-athletes from across the state for their exceptional performance this season. The full list…
Read MoreMuslim parents, private schools sue Texas over exclusion of Islamic institutions in voucher program
By Jaden Edison and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 Four Muslim parents and three private schools have sued Texas leaders for excluding Islamic private schools from participating in the state’s private school voucher program. The two federal lawsuits ask the court to block the voucher program from discriminating on the basis of…
Read MoreMarch primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
By Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2026 WASHINGTON — Last week’s primary election ushered in the defeat of two members from Texas’ congressional delegation, guaranteeing at least a dozen of the state’s 38 incumbents will depart the House next year — a major loss of seniority for a state known for its influence on…
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