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…

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…

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…

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2026 An economic development organization for the city of Presidio and Presidio County filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, saying the federal government’s plans to install border barriers and other technology along the Rio Grande will cause communities to flood in the Big…

By Alejandro Santos Cid, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2026 Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, died Tuesday night in a plane crash on a Laredo highway. He was 50. The business jet was carrying six people when it crashed onto Loop 20 and caught fire around 10 p.m., the…

June 17, 2026 AUSTIN – It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in Childress County.   Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June…

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Jun 18, 2026 at 5:45am EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. During the Texas…

By Inside Climate News, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2026 This story is published in partnership with Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. GRANDFALLS — An old oil well sprang back to life under the parking lot of the…

A book on the World Cup features this playful illustration referencing Diego Maradona, the legendary Argentine player, and his famous/infamous “Hand of God” goal. Hispanic Division. Photo: Shawn Miller. June 17, 2026 Posted by: Maria Peña As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, billions of fans around the world are tuning in to watch…

AJBA All American Update: Health Requirements & New World Screwworm Information We are only a few short weeks away from the 2026 AJBA All American in Bryan, Texas, and excitement continues to build as exhibitors and families finalize their plans to attend. As everyone prepares for the event, we wanted to provide an update regarding…