Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune August 14, 2026 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceled plans to install a facility commonly used for Islamic prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday threatened to withdraw state and federal funding as Houston’s mayor defended George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s amenity. Abbott sent a letter to the North Texas…
Read MoreSummer ends. Sober rides stay forever
Download video August 14, 2026 Why this matters Impaired driving deaths consistently spike over Labor Day weekend in Texas. A mother shares her story of loss, while TxDOT travels the state encouraging everyone to get a sober ride during increased law enforcement efforts. ATLANTA – The end of summer should be a time of celebration, yet…
Read MoreVideo clips: Gilmer Buckeyes @ LIndale Eagles (scrimmage)
Ismael Camara, @GilmerBuckeyeFB 5* OT ready for the 2026 season. 🤘🤘@InsideTexas pic.twitter.com/j80ZeWGecQ — Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) August 14, 2026 First scoring play of the night is a 60-yard TD pass for Lindale. pic.twitter.com/35Egkk2Iin — Brandon Ogden (@BrandonOSports) August 15, 2026 Gilmer scores for the first time tonight on a 26-yard TD pass on third down.…
Read MoreTexas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers
By Sneha Dey, Jaden Edison and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune August 14, 2026 Texas’ school performance ratings remained relatively flat this year, while the Austin school district prepared for expected state sanctions over chronic F ratings. Campuses and districts received their state report cards Friday, providing families a glimpse of how well schools educate…
Read MoreVet Assistant program graduates 14 students
August 13, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Vet Assistant program recently celebrated its third graduating class on Monday, August 10, 2026. Fourteen new students recently graduated from the program: Molly Brady, Vanessa Buendia, Susan Cassler, Sherlyn Castillo, Joni Figueroa, Emma Fortenberry, Eliana Johnson, Briel Kershaw, Alice Lopez, Ana Lopez, Manuela Paresdes Bradley, Juliana Perez,…
Read MoreLimited space available in new Plumber Pre-Apprentice Program
August 13, 2026 There’s still time to start training for a new career this fall. Northeast Texas Community College is enrolling students in its Plumber Pre-Apprentice Program, which begins Sept. 8, and financial assistance of up to $2,500 may be available for qualified students. The 14-week evening program meets Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to…
Read MoreSummer graduation planned for Friday, August 14th
August 13, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College will host its August 2026 commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 14th in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so only guests who have tickets will be admitted into the auditorium. Graduation will be streamed live on NTCC Website and Facebook for…
Read MoreCommissioners Court extends burn ban
SBA Announces 90% Loan Guarantee for Energy Sector
New loan guarantee for small producers will support expanded energy capacity, lower energy prices, and stronger supply chain WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small businesses across the energy production supply chain are now eligible for a new 90% Energy Guarantee through the SBA International Trade Loan (ITL)…
Read MoreEight inmates guilty of possessing cellular phones while incarcerated in Beaumont’s Federal Correctional Complex
BEAUMONT, Texas – Eight inmates have pleaded guilty to possessing contraband while incarcerated at a federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Rudolph Tatum Jr., 44; Toan Tran, 47; Terral Blackwell, 49; Roderick Stills, 49; Gene Rudolph, 49; Elijah Pennington, 31; Dawnta Mitchell, 35; and Andre Powers,…
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