Love Inflation: Americans Now Pay 51% More Than in 2016 for the Same Valentine’s Gift Bundle
Over the past decade, the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts have traded a bottle of champagne, then costing $51.54, for a greeting card now averaging $7.19. A decade ago, the classic Valentine’s Day bundle of chocolates, diamond earrings, roses, dinner for two and champagne tallied just $512. Today, swapping champagne for a greeting card drives…
Read MoreUT-Austin to consolidate race, ethnic and gender study programs
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune February 12, 2026 In a sweeping restructure, the University of Texas at Austin will consolidate four departments, including African and African Diaspora Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, college leaders told department heads Thursday. The departments, along with American Studies as well as Mexican American and Latino Studies,…
Read MoreTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses Dallas of spending too little on police
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2026 DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a new lawsuit accuses Dallas officials of violating a voter-approved measure aimed at significantly beefing up the city’s police force. The background: With a ballot initiative known as Proposition U, Dallas voters in 2024 amended the city charter to…
Read MoreFeds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to Muslims
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2026 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating whether two development companies behind a master-planned North Texas community formerly known as East Plano Islamic Center City discriminated against people’s religion or national origin. The investigation comes after several state officials accused entities behind the…
Read MoreTexas ranks first for net domestic migration
Global Celebrities. Pro-Cowboys & Cowgirls. Supermodels. Equine Superstars & Crafty Cattle – A Night of Stars in Historic Western Arena
Icon Global & National Cutting Horse Assn. (NCHA) Announce 2026 Celebrity Cutting Event Benefiting UT Southwestern Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Nicole and Taylor Sheridan Lean into the Cowboy Cause Bringing A-Listers to Hometown. Celebrities. Cutting Horses. One Unforgettable Night. Join us in the newly renovated Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum on April 11th for the return of the…
Read MoreStrategic Partnerships, Inc.: Texas Government Insider
Cities bet big on sports tourism and community recreation by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. Cities are investing in venues and mixed-use districts to drive tourism, economic growth and community development nationwide. Read More » Sugar Land to seek partners for Imperial District redevelopment Sugar Land has approved a…
Read MoreThe Fiscal Note: What happened to all that money?
Friend, Welcome to your Friday Fiscal Note. Is the state government taking good care of your money? This week, we expose where much of Texas’ massive budget surplus goes, and spoiler alert, it wasn’t back to the taxpayers. Plus, Texas State Representative Ken King has been in office for over a decade, and although he…
Read MoreRoadwork Report Week of February15 – February 21
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – Exit 220B/Richmond Road, westbound exit ramp closed. Widening highway I-30 – From FM 989 to FM…
Read MoreWinnsboro LIve! concert series being launched on Feb. 20
Though it is a small town in East Texas, Winnsboro hold a Main Street USA Accreditation and are also the second-smallest State Designated Cultural District, with a vibrant music and theater scene. The City of Winnsboro is launching a concert series called Winnsboro Live! The first concert in the series, titled Country Nights, will take place…
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