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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.  …

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CHRISTUS 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…

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AI-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…

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Jefferson/Marion County News

YOUR WEEKLY SOURCE FOR LOCAL EVENTS May 1, 2026 www.jeffersontxchamber.org/directory THUR-SUN APR 30-MAY 3 Jefferson-pilgrimage.com MAY 1-2 9AM-5PM MAY 3 9AM-3PM FRI-SUN MAY 1-3 THURS., MAY 7 12 NOON SAT. MAY 16 4-6PM THURS. MAY 21 4PM-630PM WEDNESDAYS 10AM-11AM JUNE 5 Application Deadline Marion County women-owned businesses are eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant…

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UT 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…

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NTCC 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…

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Celebrate 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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