“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2026 LUBBOCK — After the New World screwworm was found in a dog in Texas, pet owners across the state worried how it might affect their animal companions. But the state’s uncontrollable stray animal population has the potential to make the spread of screwworm worse. And…
Read MoreSummer donor drought drains Texas blood supply
The blood supply has hit a dry spell. Health officials with Texas’ Carter BloodCare warn blood resources take a drastic drop in the summer. This is largely due to the absence of high school blood drives over the break; these student drives collect 25% of the blood available for local patients. Summer travel…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announces the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Regional Coaches of the Year for Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field
THSCA recognizes outstanding Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field coaches from across the state for their accomplishments SAN MARCOS, TX (June 18, 2026)– The THSCA and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance have released the regional Coach of the Year honorees for baseball, softball, and track & field. Go to www.thsca.com/coty to access list of 2025-26 Regional Coach of…
Read MoreCamp Lejeune Modernizes Tactical Driving With High-Tech Realism
View Online June 18, 2026 | By Marine Corps Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto, Marine Corps Installations East The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. With the introduction of the multiplatform driver simulator, Marines are now…
Read MoreLAST DANCE
THURSDAY June 18, 2026 “You got to sing, like you don’t need the money Love, like you’ll never get hurt You got to dance, like nobody’s watchin’ It’s gotta come from the heart, if you want it to work. Susanna Clark and Richard C. Leigh Several weeks ago we published the last County Line Magazine…
Read MoreSAU Board of Trustees to Meet June 25 in Magnolia
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/18/2026) The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU…
Read MoreOp-Ed: The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.
The Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year’s games. By Nicolas Garon | June 17, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun on American soil, the first time the United States has hosted the tournament in 32 years. In exchange for the privilege of hosting the…
Read MoreSandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources
By Cara Anthony Jun 18, 2026 0:00 0:00 Produced in partnership with: Embed Download Volume Speed 0.5x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x Embed this player × <iframe src=”https://kffhealthnews.org/news/listen-kff-health-news-minute-2026/embed/” width=”600″ height=”200″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” title=”Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’”></iframe> Copy Being a family caregiver is hard work. On June…
Read MoreArrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett Jun 18, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he got home from school. His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing. His father, who’d walked him to the bus stop that morning and promised to take him to dinner when he got back, wasn’t there.…
Read MoreMore Than 600 Industry Leaders Gather for TACA’s 72nd Annual Meeting
Record Attendance Marks TACA’s 72nd Annual Meeting as Industry Looks to Meet Texas’ Growing Infrastructure Demands AUSTIN, Texas [June 18, 2026] – The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 600 industry leaders, producers, allied members and business partners to its 72nd Annual Meeting, held June 10-12 at the JW Marriott San…
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