SAU Board of Trustees to Meet June 25 in Magnolia
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/18/2026) The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU…
Read MoreOp-Ed: The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.
The Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year’s games. By Nicolas Garon | June 17, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun on American soil, the first time the United States has hosted the tournament in 32 years. In exchange for the privilege of hosting the…
Read MoreAttention: Jim “Pappy” Moore
June 19, 2026 Gilmer Mirror News Attention: Jim “Pappy” Moore I am writing in response to your inaccurate and defamatory characterization of “Blacks in America” in the opinion editorial, “Only Black People Can Save Black People.” Your research, stated references, and conclusions are deeply flawed. Understanding a Chris Rock comedy routine does not provide…
Read MoreSandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources
By Cara Anthony Jun 18, 2026 0:00 0:00 Produced in partnership with: Embed Download Volume Speed 0.5x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x Embed this player × <iframe src=”https://kffhealthnews.org/news/listen-kff-health-news-minute-2026/embed/” width=”600″ height=”200″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” title=”Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’”></iframe> Copy Being a family caregiver is hard work. On June…
Read MoreArrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett Jun 18, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he got home from school. His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing. His father, who’d walked him to the bus stop that morning and promised to take him to dinner when he got back, wasn’t there.…
Read MoreMore Than 600 Industry Leaders Gather for TACA’s 72nd Annual Meeting
Record Attendance Marks TACA’s 72nd Annual Meeting as Industry Looks to Meet Texas’ Growing Infrastructure Demands AUSTIN, Texas [June 18, 2026] – The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 600 industry leaders, producers, allied members and business partners to its 72nd Annual Meeting, held June 10-12 at the JW Marriott San…
Read MoreJoin us July 22 online for a conversation about the Texas data center boom
Experts will discuss how new data centers could affect Texas communities and what power elected officials have to regulate these developments. by Texas Tribune Events Staff June 17, 2026, 12:54 p.m. Central There are at least 248 data center projects planned across the state. While industry leaders promise economic gains, some residents fear the pressure…
Read MoreMeet the Teacher Who Makes History Come Alive in Brownsville
The Teachers Behind Texas History How Texas Teachers Are Shaping the Next Generation of Critical Thinkers Welcome to week two of the Texas State Historical Association’s summer educator spotlight! All summer long, we are highlighting the incredible teachers across the state who help students deeply engage with Texas history through participation in our TSHA…
Read MoreAAA: 5.7 Million Texans Expected to Travel Over July 4th Week
Independence Day trips are up 0.2% over last year; cruise, bus and train travel will see biggest increases AAA Texas projects 5.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. This year’s domestic travel forecast is up 0.2% over 2025 and 10.3%…
Read MoreOne Crop, One Conversation, One Connection: Cort DeHart and Conundrum Farms
June 18, 2026 Just southwest of Fort Worth, tucked among the remaining stretches of North Texas prairie, sits Conundrum Farms, a place where fresh produce, conservation, and community come together. At the heart of the operation is Cort DeHart, owner of Conundrum Farms and Vice-Chairman of the Dalworth Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), whose…
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