Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Names Dr. Susan Ballabina as Sole Finalist for President of Texas A&M University
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION — The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System today voted unanimously to name Dr. Susan Ballabina as the sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University. “On behalf of the Board, we are confident Dr. Ballabina is the right leader for Texas A&M University,” said Board Chairman Robert L. Albritton.…
Read MoreVideo: Kelsey Seeds to Texas Roots Film Trailer
Established as an official gathering place for Latter-day saints in the Southern United States, the rural town of Kelsey, in Upshur County Texas served as a refuge from religious persecution during the early 20th century. Saints banded together to form a strong community in Kelsey which helped church growth throughout Northeast Texas. A screening of…
Read MoreTra Fluellen’s Renegades Journey
Eyabi Okie-Anoma got the the QB 💥 Tra Fluellen secures the INT 😤 pic.twitter.com/ltjIX8Ne4i — Dallas Renegades (@UFLRenegades) April 12, 2026 Tra Fluellen’s journey to the Dallas Renegades is a classic “gridiron grit” story, moving from a standout receiver in East Texas to a versatile defensive playmaker in the UFL. Background and Early Life Tra…
Read MoreTexas’ GOP attorney general candidates want to challenge decades-old Supreme Court rulings
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2026 In 1975, Texas passed a law allowing school districts to exclude undocumented students from free public school. When a district in Tyler enacted such a policy, a group of families sued. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Plyler v. Doe that Texas’ law was unconstitutional and…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Why the US-Iran talks failed
By Mel Gurtov The first face-to-face high-level talks between the US and Iran since 1979 have ended without agreement. Hardly surprising; both sides put forward positions not subject to actual bargaining. On the US side, according to JD Vance: “We need to see an affirmative commitment that [Iran] will not seek a nuclear weapon and…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association Announces the Walmart Academic All-State Teams for Soccer
THSCA and Walmart honor senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment both in the classroom and in competition for the 2025-26 Soccer season. San Marcos, TX (April 10, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Walmart are proud to announce the 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Soccer. The Academic All-State Award honors senior…
Read MorePickleball class begins April 28th
April 8, 2026 NTCC’s continuing education Pickleball class is back by popular demand! There’s never been a better time to get some exercise and have a great time making new friends while learning about this exciting sport. The class, which costs $75, will be held April 28 through May 21 at the NTCC tennis courts…
Read MoreStudent Art Exhibit on display throughout April
April 9, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will hold its annual student art show from Thursday, April 9th through Tuesday, April 28th in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will feature student artworks in design, drawing, ceramics, photography, and digital media. We have almost 150…
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SUNDAY April 12, 2026 {READ IN BROWSER} FEATURE A Tale of Two Counties What do the fastest-growing (Kaufman) and the smallest (Rockwall) counties in Texas have in common? They originally were one and the same. Long before the American settlers arrived, the Cherokees and Caddo Indians lived on land bordered between the Trinity and Sabine…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: A Grand Idea
By Jim “Pappy” Moore I have two granddaughters who are 11 and 14. They are both avid readers. They love to read books for entertainment. I am very happy about that and encourage it. I have a method I’ve invented to encourage their reading, and to add to their world knowledge. It began with my…
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