Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune February 25, 2026 Dallas U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has a double-digit lead over Austin state Rep. James Talarico in the final days of Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, according to a new poll released Wednesday. In the survey, fielded from Feb. 2 to Feb. 16, Crockett garnered the support of…
Read MoreTexas Historical Commission Announces New Military History Museum in Harlingen
| February 25, 2026 | Harlingen, TX – The Texas Historical Commission (THC), in partnership with the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, announced a state-of-the-art 13,000-square foot museum dedicated to telling the stories of Rio Grande Valley Texans who served in the military, ranging from World War II to modern conflicts. The project was announced during a dedication ceremony on February 19, the…
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE MATERIALS The Upshur County Commissioner’s Court is accepting SEALED bids for road and bridge materials, including: Gas & Diesel, Road Oil, Plant Mixed Asphalt, and Culverts. Specifications and bid packages for each, may be obtained in person from the Upshur County Road and Bridge Department, 2255 Hwy 271…
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PUBLIC NOTICE On Monday, April 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., the Gilmer Housing Authority will have on display and open for public hearing the Five-Year Action Plan and Annual Plan for the Gilmer Housing Authority. These plans will be on display at the office of the PHA located at 104 Circle Dr.,…
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CAUSE NO. 26-230-DCCV-00052 MYRA LEA LAMBERT, § IN THE 115th JUDICIAL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF OF UPSHUR COUNTY, TEXAS VS. THE HEIRS OF MILDRED BISHOP, DECEASED, KENNETH R. FIELDEN, JERRY J. FIELDEN, AND BETTY J. MILLER, JESSIE VERNON BAILEY, § TODD WAYNE NEWTON, BENNITA MERRELL, RICHARD ALLEN BISHOP, BECKY EDWARDS, TIMOTHY BISHOP, AND THE HEIRS OF STACY…
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION- CIVIL SUITS CAUSE NO. 25-230-DCCV-00279 The State of Texas UPSHUR COUNTY PLAINTIFF’s Attorney OR PLAINTIFF SELF-LITIGANT NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday…
Read MoreTexas’ Renewable Energy Share Climbs to 29%, Led by Solar and Wind Growth
iSelect conducted research into renewable energy trends across the U.S., highlighting how Texas’ performance compares with national progress. The most up-to-date data shows Texas’ total renewable energy share increased from 21.84% in 2020 to 29.40% in 2024, a rise of 7.55 percentage points. This means that just under 30% of Texas’ electricity generation came from…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Urgent Care Moving March 2
Canton, Texas (February 24, 2026) — UT Health East Texas Urgent Care in Canton will relocate to a new, convenient location at 406 E. State Hwy. 243 inside the UT Health East Texas Physicians Clinic beginning Monday, March 2. The urgent care will continue to offer extended hours and walk-in access for patients needing…
Read MoreHooks 67, Harmony 36
In the bi-district round of the 2026 UIL Texas Boys Basketball State Championships, the Hooks Hornets defeated the Harmony Eagles 67–36. The game took place Tuesday, February 24, at the Jack Arnwine Gym (Pittsburg HS Main Gym), a neutral site in Pittsburg, Texas. Game Breakdown Final Score: Hooks 67, Harmony 36 Records Post-Game: Hooks: Improved…
Read MoreHarris County immigrant legal services program can continue, appeals court rules
By Eleanor Klibanoff and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune November 11, 2025 The 15th Court of Appeals rejected Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Harris County’s legal aid program for undocumented immigrants, saying he had not provided any proof that the program harmed residents. Paxton sued Harris County in November for allocating taxpayer…
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