LAST CHANCE TO SEE HARRY POTTER™: THE EXHIBITION IN DALLAS CLOSING May 25
DALLAS, TX (April 30, 2026) – Harry Potter™: The Exhibition is in its final weeks in Dallas after opening last fall. Don’t miss your last chance to explore this beloved interactive experience before it departs. Tickets are in high demand — make it part of your spring plans and secure yours today at www.harrypotterexhibition.com. …
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health begins operations at Titus Regional Medical Center
(MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is pleased to announce that it has begun operations at Titus Regional Medical Center, marking a new chapter for families, patients, providers and the broader Mount Pleasant community. Effective May 1, the hospital will operate as CHRISTUS Health – Mount Pleasant Hospital. This milestone reflects a shared commitment to…
Read MoreAI-powered forecasts sharpen early warning for destructive crop pest
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers predict western thrips outbreaks more accurately using AI models What if farmers could see a pest outbreak coming before the insect ever had a chance to damage their crop? New research from Texas A&M AgriLife Research indicates that artificial intelligence, AI, can predict outbreaks much more accurately than traditional methods. The tool could…
Read MoreHarrison County methamphetamine dealer sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violation
MARSHALL, Texas – A Marshall man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for a drug trafficking violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Avis Delynn Jones, 41, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison…
Read MoreJefferson/Marion County News
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Read MoreGregg County man guilty of federal firearms violations in Longview drive-by shooting
TYLER, Texas – A Longview man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jamichael Devorea O’Quinn, 21, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a machine gun before U.S. Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell on May 1, 2026. According to…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas to Host ECMO Survivor Reunion on May 4
Tyler, Texas (April 30, 2026) — UT Health East Texas will host its first ECMO Survivor Reunion on Monday, May 4, bringing together survivors, their families and the medical teams who supported them through lifesaving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. The event will take place at the UT Health East Texas Pavilion, located at 801…
Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of May 3 – May 9
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures. Lane shift at Exit 220 A/Interstate 369 south/U.S. Highway (U.S.) 59…
Read MoreNTCC alumni helping to shape the future of Northeast Texas
April 30, 2026 Pictured: NTCC alumnus, Ricky Huitema, Dr. Andrew Yox, and NTCC alumnus, Matthew Jordan at the new lithium factory outside Texarkana, created by EnergyX out of Austin By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director When two aspiring engineers, both from Pittsburg High School, placed first and second in the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest of…
Read MoreCelebrate Mother’s Day at a Historic Sites Special Event
| May 1, 2026 | Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is celebrating mothers and motherly figures by inviting families to participate in special events designed to honor and make memories with these incredible women. With Mother’s Day around the corner on May 10, multiple state historic sites will host events or free admission on or…
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