Op-Ed: It’s Time to Confront America’s Insurance Monopolies
By Joel White For decades, Americans have relied on competition in the insurance market to help make healthcare affordable. But in most of the country, competition hardly exists anymore. That’s a primary reason health premiums are growing nearly three times faster than wages, even as patients spend less time with their doctors and face routine…
Read MoreEastern District of Texas joins DOJ Fraud Division, IRS, and IRS-CI in National Tax Enforcement Surge exposing over $490M in tax fraud
35 U.S. Attorney’s Offices joined the Fraud Division in bringing enforcement actions against alleged fraudsters PLANO, Texas –The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced results as part of a nationwide enforcement action led by the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, the Internal Revenue Service, and Internal Revenue…
Read MoreGilmer Weather Data for 2026
The Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) at Gilmer Municipal Airport/Fox Stephens Field has measured 22.05 inches of precipitation in 2026. High temperature was 106 on August 20, 22 and 23. Low was 15 on January 26. Read more: Gilmer RAWS =================== Climate Gilmer – Texas
Read More7 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Financial Aid at Texas Hospitals
By Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, Jo Craven McGinty, Tradeoffs, and Ryan Levi, Tradeoffs Oct 15, 2026 Most hospitals offer financial assistance to patients who struggle to afford their bills, often referred to as charity care. But many people are stymied by cumbersome aid applications. Others don’t even know help exists. Hospitals have the ability to proactively…
Read MoreWelcome to the East Texas Yamboree: October 14-17
About Events & Attractions Contests Scholarships Sponsors Spotlight Since 1935 89th Annual Yamboree October 14-17, 2026 We are excited to see y’all soon! Welcome! The East Texas Yamboree is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited! Visit Yamboree.com
Read MoreJOE DODD: 2026 GILMER BUCKEYES FOOTBALL • GAME INFORMATION & NOTES – Gilmer Buckeyes (5-1) vs. Pittsburg Pirates (3-3)
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 • Jeff Traylor Stadium • Gilmer, Texas • 7:00 p.m. TEAM INFORMATION GILMER BUCKEYES PITTSBURG PIRATES Class 4A Division II • District 8-4A DII Class 4A Division II • District 8-4A DII Enrollment: 879 Enrollment: 665 2026: Season Record 5-1 2026: Season Record 3-3 2025: 4-7 overall • Lost in Bi-District…
Read MoreAt CNN town hall, Senate candidate James Talarico woos moderate and undecided voters
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 14, 2026 In his first major appearance after over a week off the campaign trail with the flu, Democrat James Talarico addressed a range of questions at a CNN town hall Wednesday with a clear eye toward winning over undecided and moderate voters. “This is, I think, a…
Read MoreIt’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune October 14, 2026 New results from the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project released Wednesday are the first from a major poll showing key down-ballot Democratic candidates for statewide races holding razor-thin leads against Republicans. The survey shows state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race,…
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Read MoreOp-Ed: Want to Save Democracy? Save Journalism.
Real journalists are losing their jobs while money flows into pay-for-play social media. We need a publicly funded alternative. By Sonali Kolhatkar | October 14, 2026 Journalism is experiencing one of its worst crises when it’s needed the most. Overall, news consumption is dropping. And it’s worse among young people, who largely get their news…
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