By Will Hammann and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — After several months in limbo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s bill that would impose a sweeping set of regulations on college sports passed the Senate late Monday night with more than three quarters of the body’s support, marking the legislation’s furthest milestone…

SHERMAN, Texas – An Irving couple has been convicted in federal court of charges related to a multi-million-dollar fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Marina Brooks, 70, and Charles Brooks, 74, were both found guilty by a jury of conspiring to commit wire fraud.  The verdicts…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster on Monday over soaring diesel prices and a worsening fuel shortage created by wars abroad. The 30-day disaster declaration, which can be extended indefinitely, allowed Abbott to lift some restrictions on commercial transportation, which he said will alleviate some…

By Lomi Kriel and Eddie Gaspar, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 Editor’s note: In recent shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the federal government has withheld the names of the officers involved. This is a departure from the practice of many law enforcement agencies — including Texas’ biggest police departments — and contradicts…

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Advocates for children and families, food security, and healthcare access briefed reporters Monday on the consequences for Texas families and communities of new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations. The Trump administration “public charge” regulation, which took effect September 18, puts “green card” applications at risk if lawfully present immigrants use…

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today announced the approval of $12.4 million in public safety grants scheduled for distribution to 58 rural counties and local offices across three major programs supporting emergency response, law enforcement, and immigration enforcement activities. “These grants strengthen the ability of rural communities to provide essential public safety services that…

 Sept. 28, 2026                                                                                       New online platform gives veterans, transitioning service members and families one place to begin connecting with participating TVC programs AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Veterans Commission launched Texas Veterans Access (TVA), on September 25, a new online platform built on a simple idea: transitioning service members, veterans, and military families should…

TYLER, Texas (September 28, 2026) – U.S. News and World Report ranked The University of Texas at  Tyler’s School of Nursing among the nation’s top 200 undergraduate nursing programs, placing it in  the top 22% of accredited baccalaureate programs in the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2025–2035, employment for registered …

9/28/26  City celebrates Autumn Trails with a night of Texas music under the stars  Winnsboro, Texas – The Winnsboro Live concert series returns October 10, with a full evening of Texas music at the Jack Cross Pavilion — one of the marquee nights of Winnsboro’s month-long Autumn Trails celebration. Brian Chance opens the show, followed…