Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune February 18, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, blamed his GOP opponent Brandon Herrera for politicizing the death of his former staffer on Wednesday, a day after the San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from the woman admitting to having an affair with Gonzales.…
Read MoreTexas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune February 18, 2026 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center canceled a scheduled talk by an OB-GYN who has provided abortion care later in pregnancy after opponents argued the discussion would be illegal on a public university campus, a claim abortion-rights advocates dispute. Asked who made the decision and whether…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 2A All-State Football Team
First in a series of five BRYAN – Record-setting Mt. Enterprise running back Kaegan Ash was the Class 2A offensive player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A all-state football team. The Texas Tech signee rushed for a state-record 4,562 yards on 301 carries. He scored 67 touchdowns and had…
Read MoreUpshur County March 3 Primary Elections Info
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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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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…
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New Medicaid Work Rules Likely To Hit Middle-Aged Adults Hard
By Samantha Liss and Sam Whitehead February 11, 2026 Lori Kelley’s deteriorating vision has made it hard for her to find steady work. The 59-year-old, who lives in Harrisburg, North Carolina, closed her nonprofit circus arts school last year because she could no longer see well enough to complete paperwork. She then worked making dough…
Read MoreRed and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.
By Darius Tahir and Lauren Sausser February 18, 2026 It’s the rare policy question that unites Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and the Democratic-led Maryland government against President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California: How should health insurers use AI? Regulating artificial intelligence, especially its use by health insurers, is becoming a…
Read MoreSpring Safety Alert: Birds Nesting in Dryer Vents
As spring nesting season begins across San Antonio and the Hill Country, birds are increasingly building nests inside residential dryer vents located on the exterior of homes. These nests restrict airflow, trap lint and moisture, and can create a significant fire hazard inside the dryer exhaust system. Even after birds leave, the nesting material remains…
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