New ferry to honor late transportation leader
“J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.” vessel expected to launch in 2029 June 24, 2026 GALVESTON – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Transportation Commission are honored to announce a new ferry vessel dedicated to the late Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., on behalf of the captains and crew of the state ferry system.…
Read MoreEPA Announces Over $9.4 Million in Brownfields Grants to Revitalize Communities in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 24, 2026) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $9.4 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Texas. With these funds, EPA is investing directly in American communities to cleanup and redevelop blighted properties, delivering on the Trump Administration’s…
Read MoreKilgore College student-athletes earn NJCAA, Region XIV academic honors
Kilgore College student-athletes earned multiple conference and national academic honors during the 2025-26 academic year, including recognition from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region XIV. A total of 15 KC student-athletes were named NJCAA Academic All-Americans. The honor is awarded to student-athletes who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or…
Read MoreNew America 250 exhibit to explore East Texan’s World War II service
Published: June 24, 2026 The East Texas Oil Museum will open a new exhibit July 3, “One Texan’s Improbable and Unimaginable Journey: Albert ‘Pappy’ DeHart’s Best-Worst Seat in History,” highlighting the life and military service of an East Texas native whose experiences placed him at the center of one of World War II’s most significant…
Read MoreUT Tyler, Mineola ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities
TYLER (June 24, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Mineola Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. UT Tyler remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the regional and statewide teacher…
Read MoreTexas pastor to pray for nation as part of Franklin Graham’s call for 50 days of prayer
“One Nation Under God” to culminate on the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4 One Nation Under God Press Kit AUSTIN, Texas, June 24, 2026 – For 50 days, 50 pastors from 50 states are joining together in prayer for America as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding on…
Read MoreAmerica Shouldn’t Import What It Throws Away
America is throwing away the very materials our economy depends on. Every day in Texas, millions of aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass containers are buried in landfills, lost to litter, or washed into waterways instead of being recovered and put back into American supply chains. The materials used in beverage containers are some of…
Read MoreTexas’ Least Affordable Housing Markets Revealed
New research from Compare the Market has revealed the Texas housing markets where homeownership is most out of reach relative to local earnings. The analysis found that Fredericksburg is Texas’s least affordable housing market, with an estimated home value of $671,058. Based on the state’s average salary of $61,235, prospective buyers would need around 11…
Read MoreWheels | Watches | Whiskey™ Returns September 26th
SAVE THE DATE September 26th, 2026 Wheels | Watches | Whiskey® , We’re thrilled to announce that the 2026 edition of Wheels | Watches | Whiskey® will return to The Stella Hotel and Lake Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This year, we will celebrate a legacy of performance and design with a special focus…
Read MoreSAU FBLA-Collegiate students earn seven national awards at national leadership conference
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/22/2026) Students from Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business returned home from the 2026 FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas with seven national awards and several additional accomplishments, continuing the University’s tradition of excellence in national business competitions. Fourteen SAU students, accompanied by faculty advisors Dr. Lindsay Givens and Miranda Bryan,…
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