Raiders edge Texans
By Elwyn Henderson The Houston Texans returned to Reliant Stadium Thursday night for the second Thursday night preseason game in a row when they hosted the Las Vegas Raiders. Houston came in at 1-0 in preseason while the Raiders entered the encounter at 0-1. The starters for both teams were expected to play one series.…
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After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune August 27, 2026 LUBBOCK — Cheyenne Buerger can look outside the window of his Stamford home and see a cherished commodity in Texas: thousands of acres of farmland. His family farmed the land for more than a century, and Buerger is the fourth generation to watch over the…
Read MoreRoss Fire grows to one of the largest wildfires on record in North Texas
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune August 27, 2026 FORT WORTH — The Ross Fire has grown into one of the largest wildfires in the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s recorded history, scorching 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in just three days. The fire, which began Monday near Palo Pinto, grew with extraordinary speed…
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Joe Dodd: 2026 Gilmer at Pine Tree Game Info & Notes
GILMER at LONGVIEW PINE TREE Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 • Pirate Stadium • Longview, Texas • 7:30 p.m. GILMER BUCKEYES LONGVIEW PINE TREE PIRATES Class 4A Division II • District 8 Class 4A Division I • District 8 2025: 4-7 overall, 3-2 district 2025: 8-5 overall, 4-2 district Head Coach: Alan Metzel • 7th season…
Read MoreAAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Holds Steady as National Average Nears Record August
AAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Holds Steady as National Average Nears Record August The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.63 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA Texas. That price is one cent less than on this day last week and 83 cents more per gallon compared to…
Read MoreBeaumont felon convicted of federal firearms offense in the Eastern District of Texas for illegally possessing a firearm
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont convicted felon has been found guilty of a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. David Michael Gilliam, 45, was found guilty by a jury of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a trial before U.S. District Judge…
Read MoreBe Ready for Emergencies this National Disaster Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, an important reminder to make sure your family is ready before an emergency happens. Here in East Texas, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding, extreme heat and power outages can happen with little warning. While we can’t always predict when an emergency will occur, having a plan can make a big difference…
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