Cornyn votes for Trump diplomatic nominees after securing funds for global HIV/AIDS initiative
By Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn reversed course Wednesday when he cast his vote to advance two of Donald Trump’s diplomatic nominees after threatening not to if the White House did not distribute funds intended for a U.S. global initiative on HIV/AIDS prevention. Semafor reported that…
Read MoreTexas’ longstanding “Robin Hood” school finance system will face a new legal challenge
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2026 Midland ISD will sue Texas officials over the state’s so-called Robin Hood funding system for public schools, a significant attempt at forcing lawmakers to revisit how they go about ensuring low-income campuses benefit from resources similar to those that wealthier campuses enjoy. The West Texas school…
Read MoreHigher education agency prepares to cut 3% of spending as ordered by Texas leaders
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2026 Bracing for possible cuts to financial aid after a directive to curb spending, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is planning to ask lawmakers to set aside additional dollars to offset impacts to students. Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House…
Read MoreBorder residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 23, 2026 EAGLE PASS — No border city received more Republican attention in 2024 than Eagle Pass, where Texas’ GOP leaders took over a public park and dispatched thousands of state troopers and Texas National Guard members to patrol the Rio Grande after the city became a hot…
Read MoreBorder residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 23, 2026 EAGLE PASS — No border city received more Republican attention in 2024 than Eagle Pass, where Texas’ GOP leaders took over a public park and dispatched thousands of state troopers and Texas National Guard members to patrol the Rio Grande after the city became a hot…
Read MoreGregg County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for armed robbery of a Longview gun store
TYLER, Texas – A Longview man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for committing a robbery and using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Kip Semauah Hurt, 26, pleaded guilty to a Hobbs Act robbery and…
Read MoreRing Energy Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
July 22, 2026 16:45 ET | Source: Ring Energy, Inc. THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its second quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call. Ring plans to issue its second quarter 2026 earnings release after…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Lawmakers Need to Protect Our Nest Eggs from Scams Like SpaceX
Fast-tracking SpaceX and other newly public companies into index funds puts retirement savers at risk — all to benefit corporate insiders. By Natalia Renta | July 22, 2026 Millions of working people keep their hard-earned money in low-cost index funds to secure a dignified retirement and meet other financial goals. But the infrastructure that has…
Read MoreTexas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Southeastern Oklahoma
AUSTIN – A Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive is back in custody after being captured in rural Southeastern Oklahoma on Friday – just over a week after announcing he was added to the list. A Texas Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for his arrest. James Lee Kirby, 49, was taken into custody on…
Read MoreNews leader Diana Fuentes named posthumous recipient of James Madison Award
AUSTIN – Diana R. Fuentes, a veteran Texas journalist and news industry leader who was an ardent advocate for a free press and open government, is the posthumous recipient of this year’s James Madison Award. Bestowed by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, the honor recognizes those who demonstrate their commitment to government transparency…
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