Protect Yourself from Cryptocurrency Payment Scams
Cryptocurrency has become a legitimate way to invest and make certain transactions, but it has also become one of scammers’ favorite ways to steal money. Here in Texas, BBB continues to hear from consumers who are pressured into sending Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency after receiving alarming phone calls, text messages, emails, or social media messages.…
Read MoreSpanish language New World screwworm webinar set for July 30
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online event for agricultural workers to cover livestock, wildlife July 23, 2026 – by Blair Fannin Lea la traducción al Español aquí The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Spanish-language Zoom webinar for agriculture workers on July 30 at 10 a.m. focused on New World screwworm. The online event will cover basic…
Read MoreTexas Groups Urge Federal Government to Scale Back Proposed Medicaid Cuts
The Cuts in the Proposed CMS Rule Far Exceed Cuts Outlined in HR 1 Austin – Texas health groups are urging the federal government to scale back a proposed rule that would cut Medicaid funding for the state by $15.9 billion over 10 years. The draft rule, recently published by the Centers for Medicare and…
Read MoreFree Concert TODAY July 23rd: From the Trenches to Broadway!
Baritone Keenan McCarter will be belting out famous show tunes as one of the headliners at the “From the Trenches to Broadway” concert TODAY, July 23rd. at the National World War I Memorial in Washingto, DC. You can watch and listen FREE in-person OR online. Reminder! Summer Concert Series: “From the Trenches to Broadway” is…
Read MoreUT Health Athens Celebrates Milestone of 150 Robot-Assisted Surgical Procedures
Athens, Texas (July 23, 2026) — The team at UT Health Athens recently celebrated a significant milestone in surgical care — surpassing 150 robot-assisted procedures using the advanced da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The achievement reflects the hospital’s commitment to bringing innovative technology and high-quality surgical care closer to patients in East Texas. Since…
Read MoreSAU’s BSN program posts 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for second consecutive year
MAGNOLIA, AR (07/23/2026) Southern Arkansas University is celebrating a milestone two years in the making: for the second year running, all first-time BSN graduates have passed the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. It’s a testament to the dedication of SAU’s nursing faculty, students, and clinical partners, and a clear signal that the program is producing…
Read MoreTyler meth dealer sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER, Texas – A Tyler man has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Patrick Dewayne Foreman, 61, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison…
Read MoreSmith County drug trafficker sentenced to federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER, Texas – A Tyler drug trafficker has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Delbert Dan Borens, Jr., 49, also known as Preacher, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 180 months in…
Read MoreCenterPoint Energy Responding to Heat and Severe Thunderstorm-Related Impacts and Restoring Power for Customers Across Greater Houston Area
Key actions taken to date: Approximately 1,050 frontline workers mobilized and responding to isolated outages and restoring power for nearly 6,000 customers since midnight Two million communications sent to customers and continued coordination with local, state and federal officials HOUSTON — July 23, 2026 — CenterPoint Energy is responding to heat and severe thunderstorm-related…
Read MoreWatch a conversation about the Texas data center boom
By Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2026 Why are so many data centers looking to come to Texas? Why do they need so much water and energy? And how can local communities have a voice? Texas Tribune Environmental Reporter Alejandra Martinez discussed the impacts of the data center development boom in…
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