U.S. Senate passes Ted Cruz’s college sports bill that seeks to rein in NCAA “chaos”
By Will Hammann and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — After several months in limbo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s bill that would impose a sweeping set of regulations on college sports passed the Senate late Monday night with more than three quarters of the body’s support, marking the legislation’s furthest milestone…
Read MoreTexas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2026 Attorneys for Clayton Tucker, the Democrat candidate running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, on Tuesday accused his opponent, Nate Sheets, of being ineligible to serve in the position and is asking state Republican party leadership to review and potentially declare Sheets as ineligible for the election…
Read MoreAustin man shot by ICE agent charged with assault, resisting arrest
By Zach Leggio, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2026 Federal prosecutors have charged the Austin man an ICE agent shot earlier this month with a single count of resisting and assaulting a federal officer, according to court documents. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan national, was shot by an ICE officer in Austin on Sept.…
Read MoreRepublicans won’t moderate if Democrats gain ground in the Texas House, hardline leader says
By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2026 This article was adapted from our premium politics newsletter, The Blast, which delivers exclusive reporting, nonpartisan analysis and the first word on political moves across the state. Subscribe today. After hardline conservatives in the Legislature scored a laundry list of wins last session, state Rep. Mitch…
Read MoreAmarillo Named 2027 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalist
| September 29, 2026 | Center City of Amarillo is one of eight programs nationwide selected for recognition Austin, TX – Main Street America has named Center City of Amarillo, Inc., a semifinalist for the 2027 Great American Main Street Award. Center City is a participating community in the Texas Main Street Program, administered…
Read MoreTexas homeowners protected from being denied insurance based on roof age
September 29, 2026 Español The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is clarifying its rule that insurance companies can’t decline or not renew a home insurance policy based on the age of a house or its roof. Under the rule, insurance companies may base decisions on the physical conditions of the home or its components, such…
Read MoreGhost Hunt Storytime at Upshur County Library
By Phillip Williams Three types of free activities, two of them for children, are scheduled at the Upshur County Library within the next week. A book will be read to young children at both of the library’s weekly “Storytime” sessions Thursday (Oct. 1.) “LEGOs at the Library,” for children ages 5-11, is scheduled from 11…
Read MoreSUNNYVALE DEFEATS GILMER JV BUCKEYES IN HARD-FOUGHT 28-14 BATTLE
A dominant fourth-quarter surge by Sunnyvale proved too much for the Gilmer Junior Varsity Buckeyes, who dropped a tough 28-14 decision. Despite a gritty second-half comeback attempt by the Buckeyes, Sunnyvale’s late-game execution secured the victory. Sunnyvale set the tone early in the contest, blanking the Buckeyes in the first half while capitalizing on its…
Read MoreFriends of the Upshur County Library seeking historical information
By Phillip Williams The Friends of the Upshur County Library organization in Gilmer is seeking historical information for its Nov. 14 celebration of the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the current library building. “We would like to have pictures and items on loan that are connected to the library’s history,” said Friends President Steffani…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Announces Morgan Stanley Expansion In Dallas
September 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is establishing a new U.S. hub in Dallas, with a $684 million capital investment that will create more than 3,800 jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $43,849,500 and a Veteran Created Job Bonus of…
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