Op-Ed: Is there more than one path to heaven?
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ – nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission is declaring that Jesus is THE way, and all other religions are counterfeit and dangerously deceived. The world…
Read MoreTexas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her “Marxist”
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 29, 2026 A State Board of Education member is threatening to sue colleagues after tensions over how to teach history and Bible stories in public schools spilled over onto social media. Democrat Marisa B. Pérez-Díaz sent cease-and-desist letters to GOP board members Julie Pickren and Brandon Hall last…
Read MoreSan Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow. San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 on June 16 to define…
Read MorePresident Trump Takes Action to Lower Fertilizer Costs and Support American Farmers
(Washington, D.C., June 29, 2026) – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers while advancing the Administration’s broader strategy to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain. The temporary suspension will increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve competition, and help lower…
Read MoreCelebrate Art at the Alamo: An Exclusive Evening With Artist Ricky Armendariz! 🖌️
Celebrate Art at the Alamo! 🖌️ Join renowned San Antonio artist Ricky Armendariz for an exclusive evening showcasing his masterpiece, Texas Tree of Life: A Tribute to the Independent Spirit of San Antonio, the largest composition he has ever undertaken, on display now in the all-new Texas Cavaliers Education Center at the Alamo. 🎨 Friday, Jul…
Read MoreDallas Arboretum Sets $17.76 Admission on July 4 to Mark 250 Years Since the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Press Images: Independence Day Weekend Photos courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Saturday price point anchors a three-day Independence Day Family Fun Weekend, July 3-5 DALLAS – June 29, 2026 On Saturday, July 4, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will open its gates for $17.76 in celebration of the founding of the United States of America.…
Read MoreKilgore College, CHRISTUS Health launch Nursing WORKS Initiative
Kilgore College and CHRISTUS Health have launched the Nursing WORKS Initiative, an innovative workforce development partnership designed to address the growing nursing shortage in East Texas while expanding opportunities for nursing students to gain clinical experience, professional mentorship and workforce readiness. Supported by the Aspen Institute and the Trellis Foundation, the initiative offers qualified nursing…
Read MoreTJC JC announces Spring 2026 president’s, dean’s lists
Tyler Junior College has recognized nearly 1,500 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2026 semester. The president’s list consists of 532 students who completed a minimum of 12 hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade-point average. The dean’s list consists of 967 students who completed…
Read MoreTexas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Members to be Recognized at 2026 National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet
Three THSCA members will receive national honors recognizing excellence, leadership and lifelong contributions to the coaching profession. Coralville, Iowa (June 29, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association will be represented on the national stage at the 2026 National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame Banquet. Three distinguished THSCA members will receive prestigious…
Read MoreTexas Demographic Center: Your Monthly Data Update
MONTHLY DATA UPDATE Visualizing the Future of Texas Story Map This Story Map features the Texas Demographic Center’s Vintage 2024 population projections. It includes residential population data for the state and its counties, broken down by age, sex, and race/ethnicity for each year from 2020 to 2060. The projections are presented under three migration scenarios,…
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