Beaver Cole ~ former owner & publisher of The American Observer Newspaper and The Oil Patch Newspaper EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!Texas Governor Greg Abbott says Texans are over taxed and he wants to abolish school and property taxes!$Trillions of surplus and abusive taxation over the last 50 years has cast millions of families…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2026 The U.S Supreme Court has ruled against states’ ability to ban licensed mental health providers from providing conversion therapy on the grounds that it violates free speech. In a twist of fate, national LGBTQ+ advocates and law experts say the decision proves Texas can’t ban gender…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2026 As a historic drought in South Texas deepens, parched cities along the coastal bend are following Corpus Christi’s playbook and racing to drill their way out of a crisis. But as more and more cities turn to groundwater instead of surface water, experts warn that they…

AUSTIN, TX | April 15, 2026 – The Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute (THBI), the statewide public policy voice of the healthcare and bioscience industry celebrating 30 years of advocacy leadership and industry support, today announced a leadership team expansion for THBI and the THBI Foundation. This expansion marks an important step in advancing the…

PLANO, Texas –A Dallas woman has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Isela Mendez, 45, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute and possess with intent to manufacture…

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search process. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Stewart McLaurin Administration Building, 895 Ross Ave.,…

TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana, Texas man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Timothy Brooks, 46, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 255 months in federal prison by U.S.…

PLANO, Texas – A Houston man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a violent crime spree in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Cody Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank theft and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S.…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service will open applications for the Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant and Prescribed Fire Grant from June 1 through July 14, 2026. These programs are designed to reduce wildfire risk to communities and natural resources across eligible areas of Texas. The Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant is available to landowners…

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many of us look for ways to reset priorities, strengthen plans, and make smarter decisions. Whether you’re a consumer setting personal goals or a business owner preparing for growth, the Better Business Bureau’s New Year’s Guide offers trusted tips and resources to help you approach the…