Texas cities rank among America’s biggest garden spenders, new data reveals
With summer BBQ season in full swing, many Americans are spending more time outdoors, and it seems Texans are investing heavily in making their gardens the perfect place to entertain. To find out where households are investing the most in their outdoor spaces, the team at Compare the Market estimated how much the average household…
Read MoreTipster Helps Authorities Capture Featured Fugitive in Marble Falls
AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – who was this month’s Featured Fugitive – is back in custody after being captured in Marble Falls last weekend. An increased Texas Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest. Victor Manuel Ramos Jr., 19, was taken…
Read MoreUpshur County Amateur Radio Groups to Host ARRL Field Day 2026 in Gilmer
GILMER, Texas — The Upshur Area Amateur Radio Club and the Upshur County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) will jointly host “Field Day 2026,” a nationwide amateur radio emergency preparedness exercise sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), on June 27–28 in Gilmer. The event will begin at noon on Saturday, June 27, and…
Read More135th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Convenes in Nation’s Capital as America Marks its 250th Anniversary in 2026
June 26, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly 5,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are convening this week in the nation’s capital for the 135th Continental Congress, the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention includes business sessions, committee meetings, service projects, and social functions, all topped off with formal evening…
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham, Veterans Land Board Applauds Recording of 600th Voices of Veterans Story for Oral History Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: GLO Press Office (512) 936-9582 media@glo.texas.gov Commissioner Buckingham, Veterans Land Board Applauds Recording 600th Voices of Veterans Story for Oral History Program AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the VLB has recorded the 600th interview for the Voices of…
Read MoreWard of Diana Awarded Degree from University of Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (06/26/2026)– The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Torri Ward of Diana graduated with a BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business. Chancellor Charles Robinson emphasized the significance…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Texas Employers Are Paying Too Much for Health Care — Many Don’t Have To
By Michael W. Ferguson Across Texas, employers are reeling from rising health insurance costs. Many are running out of room to absorb them. Eighty-five percent say the current trajectory is unsustainable. More than half already report an adverse effect on their ability to raise wages or hire. For small and mid-sized firms in particular, tradeoffs…
Read More8 Days Until July 4: Giving back is Giving 4th, America
In just 8 days, Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day. We’ll gather with family and friends, fire up the grill, watch fireworks, and spend time with our communities. It’s also a day when Americans show their generosity in countless ways — opening their homes, sharing meals, volunteering their time, and helping neighbors in…
Read MorePet Talk: Protecting Pets From New World Screwworm
Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals. The larvae of the parasitic fly infest wounds and can create significant tissue damage if left untreated.…
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Serving You Since 1912 We’re proud to celebrate 114 years of serving Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Since 1912, SWEPCO has delivered safe, reliable energy, powered by people who prepare for extreme weather, embrace new technology, and give back to the communities they serve. Follow us on Facebook and watch for a special series of visuals we’ve…
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