NTCC scholars conduct research in Laredo and Fort Worth
June 10, 2026 Pictured: Students with the mural of the Joe Guerra Library in Laredo (left) and at the Mary Couts Burnett Library at TCU in Fort Worth. By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director Thanks to another generous gift from David L. Stevenson, as well as other donors, NTCC honors students were able to complete…
Read MoreUT Tyler Awarded $247K for Opioid Recovery Initiative
TYLER, Texas (June 12, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler received a $241,779.73 grant from the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to support a rural-focused initiative for opioid use disorder. Led by Dr. Tuan Le, UT Tyler School of Medicine associate professor, the Rural Opioid Access, Delivery and Support — or ROADS —…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service launches Wood Flow South website
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service recently launched Wood Flow South, an interactive website that provides insights into the volume, value and trends of the global forest products trade across the timber supply chain. “Wood Flow South tracks forest product flows and visualizes the ‘what, where and when’ of timber imports and exports,”…
Read MoreOp-Ed: GLP-1s Can Help People Shed the Pounds — But Tennis Can Keep Them Fit for Life
By Angus Mugford, PhD Nearly 1 in 8 Americans have turned to GLP-1s to shed pounds. For many, these drugs offer a powerful starting point to trimming their waistlines — but not a complete path to long-term health. Lasting health isn’t defined by the scale. Sustainable improvements come from building healthier lifestyles over time —…
Read MoreNTCC at the forefront: Dr. Melissa Fulgham chairs dynamic session at Alliance for Texas History Conference
June 10, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College was well-represented on the state stage last month as Dr. Melissa Fulgham, Department Chair for Humanities and Social Sciences, traveled to the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU) for the Alliance for Texas History Conference. Held from May 27–29, the annual conference brings together leading scholars, researchers, and…
Read MoreFinal Rules for Medicaid Work Requirements Are Out. Here’s What You Need To Know.
By Sam Whitehead Jun 12, 2026 The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they’re working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering, or being enrolled in an educational program. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the rules on June 1.…
Read MoreJames Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is launching his first TV ad of the general election Thursday with a spot in Spanish set to air during the FIFA World Cup, continuing his push to win over the Latino voters who are expected to be pivotal in…
Read MoreConservation groups sue to stop SpaceX land deal
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2026 McALLEN — Conservation groups are trying to stop the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from exchanging hundreds of acres of land with SpaceX. This month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife allowed a land swap deal with SpaceX to move forward that would give SpaceX 715 acres…
Read MoreTexas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 State environmental regulators are preparing to take another critical step toward allowing treated oilfield wastewater to be spread on Texas farmland, a proposal that supporters say could help the state’s water supply needs and critics warn could expose communities and agricultural land to contaminants if not…
Read MoreTexas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles with registration
By Natalia Contreras, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. Three years ago, Texas Republicans approved a state law that was designed to allow unprecedented state oversight of elections in…
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