Video clips: Gilmer Buckeyes @ LIndale Eagles (scrimmage)
Ismael Camara, @GilmerBuckeyeFB 5* OT ready for the 2026 season. 🤘🤘@InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/j80ZeWGecQ — Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) August 14, 2026 First scoring play of the night is a 60-yard TD pass for Lindale. pic.twitter.com/35Egkk2Iin — Brandon Ogden (@BrandonOSports) August 15, 2026 Gilmer scores for the first time tonight on a 26-yard TD pass on third down.…
Read MoreTexas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers
By Sneha Dey, Jaden Edison and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune August 14, 2026 Texas’ school performance ratings remained relatively flat this year, while the Austin school district prepared for expected state sanctions over chronic F ratings. Campuses and districts received their state report cards Friday, providing families a glimpse of how well schools educate…
Read MoreVet Assistant program graduates 14 students
August 13, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Vet Assistant program recently celebrated its third graduating class on Monday, August 10, 2026. Fourteen new students recently graduated from the program: Molly Brady, Vanessa Buendia, Susan Cassler, Sherlyn Castillo, Joni Figueroa, Emma Fortenberry, Eliana Johnson, Briel Kershaw, Alice Lopez, Ana Lopez, Manuela Paresdes Bradley, Juliana Perez,…
Read MoreLimited space available in new Plumber Pre-Apprentice Program
August 13, 2026 There’s still time to start training for a new career this fall. Northeast Texas Community College is enrolling students in its Plumber Pre-Apprentice Program, which begins Sept. 8, and financial assistance of up to $2,500 may be available for qualified students. The 14-week evening program meets Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to…
Read MoreSummer graduation planned for Friday, August 14th
August 13, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College will host its August 2026 commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 14th in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so only guests who have tickets will be admitted into the auditorium. Graduation will be streamed live on NTCC Website and Facebook for…
Read MoreCommissioners Court extends burn ban
SBA Announces 90% Loan Guarantee for Energy Sector
 New loan guarantee for small producers will support expanded energy capacity, lower energy prices, and stronger supply chain  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small businesses across the energy production supply chain are now eligible for a new 90% Energy Guarantee through the SBA International Trade Loan (ITL)…
Read MoreEight inmates guilty of possessing cellular phones while incarcerated in Beaumont’s Federal Correctional Complex
BEAUMONT, Texas – Eight inmates have pleaded guilty to possessing contraband while incarcerated at a federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Rudolph Tatum Jr., 44; Toan Tran, 47; Terral Blackwell, 49; Roderick Stills, 49; Gene Rudolph, 49; Elijah Pennington, 31; Dawnta Mitchell, 35; and Andre Powers,…
Read MoreTexans fall to Chargers
By Elwyn Henderson  The Houston Texans kicked off their 2026 preseason schedule Thursday night as they hosted the Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium in Houston. A very small crowd attended the meeting with a crowd estimated at fewer than 10,000 on hand. Los Angeles won the coin toss and elected to receive to…
Read MoreVoices of Veterans: Danny Garrett Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During the Vietnam War
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. This week, we highlight the service of Danny Garrett, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Garrett was…
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