Attention: 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…
Read MoreAmerica’s Nuclear Energy Race Accelerates at Texas A&M-RELLIS
June 18, 2026 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — America’s race to build the next generation of nuclear energy is accelerating at Texas A&M-RELLIS, where The Texas A&M University System signed agreements with Terrestrial Energy Inc. to advance the development of its planned small modular reactor. The ground lease and research agreements give Terrestrial Energy site control…
Read MoreWhat Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions
By Riddhi Bora and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2026 New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ “Make America Healthy Again” initiative that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into…
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