Tracking the money raised and spent in the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
By Hien An Ngo, The Texas Tribune July 20, 2026 The race for Texas’s senate seat is shaping up to be one the most expensive competitions in the nation. Democratic nominee James Talarico is setting records, raising more at this stage of the race than any Texas general-election candidate in the past decade and posting…
Read MoreTexarkana region embraces lithium mining potential
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune July 20, 2026 TEXARKANA — On Wednesday, a conglomeration of local, state and federal leaders came together at the first State of Lithium Symposium for the region to examine the future of lithium mining in Texas. The U.S. depends primarily on foreign nations, such as China and Chile, to…
Read MoreUvalde residents shocked by rare flooding that ripped through homes
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2026 UVALDE — The creek behind Aracely Balderas’ home was almost always empty in the six years she’s lived in northeast Uvalde. So on Thursday morning, as she watched her home camera feed from the safety of her parents’, she couldn’t grasp how 2 feet of water…
Read MoreWayland sets record for Plainview campus applications for the Fall 2026 semester
PLAINVIEW, TX — Wayland Baptist University has received more applications for admission to its Plainview campus than at any point in the institution’s 117-year history, setting a record as the university prepares to welcome its Fall 2026 class. As of July 15, Wayland had received more than 1,900 undergraduate applications for admission to the Plainview…
Read MoreTxDOT: Mistakes Turn Deadly at High Speeds
1,247 people were killed in speed-related crashes in Texas last year AUSTIN – In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences. Choosing to slow down is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself—and everyone else on the road. That’s the message behind Drive Like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.—TxDOT’s call for drivers…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service awards Community Forestry Grants to support urban forests across Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $389,340 through its Community Forestry Grants Program this month to support community-led projects that expand tree canopy, improve access to green spaces and strengthen urban forests across Texas. The grants will fund projects led by local governments, school districts and nonprofit organizations that focus on community…
Read MoreCommunity Event Alert: Blood Drive
Ore City Community Health Fair, sponsored by Student Council and Carter BloodCare plan blood drive Blood Drive Host: Ore City Community Health Fair, sponsored by Student Council Date: 8/7/2026 Time: 4:00:00 PM – 6:30:00 PM Address: Ore City High School Health Fair Carter BloodCare Bus #100 Rebel Street Ore City, TX 75683 Sign Up…
Read MoreCOMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SPARK REVITALIZATION OF PARK ADJACENT TO UPSHUR COUNTY LIBRARY
GILMER — The green space adjacent to the Upshur County Library is getting a much-needed second chapter thanks to a coordinated volunteer effort aimed at turning an underutilized local asset into a vibrant community gathering place. On Saturday, July 11, the Friends of the Upshur County Library kicked off the first phase of their park…
Read MoreFEMA Assistance Available for Survivors with Disabilities
FEMA disaster assistance can pay for accessibility improvements to your home if you or a member of your household has a disability. Eligible applicants may request certain items if your home was damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17-18. Four parishes were designated for FEMA assistance: Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne. Below…
Read MoreAs flooded Texas towns recover, downstream river levels haven’t yet peaked
By Ellie Ashby, Sneha Dey, Emily Foxhall, Dan Keemahill, Terri Langford, Katlyn Ma, Alejandra Martinez, Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Ayden Runnels, Alejandro Santos Cid and Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2026 After the dayslong rash of rain ended in the Texas Hill Country, forecasters are now watching a network of major rivers in…
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