Encore! Arthur Sze reappointed as National Poet Laureate
Arthur Sze at the La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs near his home in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Photo: Shawn Miller. April 14, 2026 Posted by: Brett Zongker Share this post: Arthur Sze will serve a second term as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2026-2027, the Library announced today, as we highlight National Poetry Month. Sze, who lives…
Read MoreOp-Ed: A time to speak and a time to be silent
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue. It discusses how we can use bits…
Read MoreTexas Demographic Conference: Register Now!
Our annual data users conference is coming up next month and we hope you can join us in Austin, Texas! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow data enthusiasts, learn from leading experts in the field, and gain valuable insights that can shape your data strategies and planning for the future. …
Read MoreTGCA State Softball Poll 4-13-2026
April 13, 2026 Texas Girls Coaches Association State Softball Poll Class 1A/2A 1. Ganado 23-2-1 2. Mumford 18-1 3. Shiner 20-5 4. Beckville 24-3-1 5. Woodsboro 27-5 6. Floydada 25-2 7. Tom Bean 19-3-2 8. Celeste 18-4-1 9. Sundown 19-3 10. Como-Pickton 24-5 11. Lovelady 18-3 12. Corrigan-Camden 22-5-1 13. Falls City 19-3 14. Frankston…
Read MoreBurleson man sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentence as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN, Texas –A Burleson man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Zachary Don Mathis, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and was…
Read MoreExosome treatments surge 162% as demand grows for ‘natural’ alternatives to fillers
New search data analysed by Fresha, the world’s leading beauty and wellness booking platform, reveals a sharp rise in interest in regenerative aesthetic treatments, with searches for “exosomes” reaching around 528,000 per month, increasing 162% year-on-year. The surge points to a wider shift in how people are approaching cosmetic treatments, moving away from volume-based results…
Read MoreHENDERSON RESIDENT CLAIMS $1 MILLION SCRATCH TICKET PRIZE
View as a webpage AUSTIN — A Henderson resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Million Dollar Loteria. The ticket was purchased at Green Top C Store, located at 1203 Kilgore Drive, in Henderson. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. For selling the prize winning ticket, the retailer may…
Read MoreRAIN OR SHINE! FESTIVAL OF JOY, A BELOVED FAMILY SPRING TRADITION, IS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 18, FROM 11 A.M.-9 P.M. AT KLYDE WARREN PARK
Free and open to the public, this family-fun celebration features a chariot parade through the Dallas Arts District, dance and musical performances, kids’ activities, yoga, ask-a-monk, plus a free vegetarian feast and headline concert by international touring group The Mayapuris Looking for something free and fun to do this weekend? Head to Klyde Warren Park…
Read MoreKilgore College to induct 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class at Sept. 26 ceremony
Kilgore College will honor former athletes, coaches and contributors during its annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, set for Sept. 25-26. The weekend will begin with a benefit golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 25, at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater. The Hall of Fame Induction Brunch is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.…
Read MoreCollin County man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking meth and cocaine in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN, Texas –A McKinney man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Eraldo Orozco-Fernandez, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine…
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