America the Unfree—Home of the Policed, Surveilled and Occupied
John Whitehead’s Commentary By John & Nisha Whitehead June 10, 2026 “I love the inflation.”—Donald Trump (June 2026) “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.”—Donald Trump (May 2026) America has become an occupied nation. Not by one invading army, but by many occupying powers: the police state, the surveillance state,…
Read MoreTexas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests
By Sneha Dey and Hien An Ngo, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2026 Texas high school students made gains in every subject from algebra to U.S. history, according to results from state tests released Wednesday, a sign of recovery amid years-long efforts to make up for pandemic-related learning disruptions. The STAAR end-of-course exams tested students…
Read MoreAbbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday released sweeping regulatory recommendations on data centers for the Legislature to pass in the 2027 session, as Texas grapples with an explosion of artificial intelligence-driven development and soaring power demands. In a letter to state regulators, Abbott outlined a series of…
Read MoreFDA’s Greenlight of Old Chemical Offers Chance To Restore Faith in Sunscreen
By Michael Scaturro Jun 10, 2026 (E+/Getty Images) Officials, environmental health advocates, and skin care industry groups are expressing hope that the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a sunscreen ingredient on June 9 — after consideration for two decades, and global use for nearly as long — will help restore Americans’ wavering faith in…
Read MoreTexas Education Freedom Accounts Pass 100,000-Student Milestone
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced that Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) have reached a major milestone, with more than 102,000 students awarded accounts for the 2026-27 school year. The latest batch of waitlisted students — more than 4,100 — were awarded accounts this week. All the newly awarded students qualified for Tier 2…
Read MoreUT Tyler Announces 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 – 26
Internationally Recognized Trombonist Ben Patterson Featured TYLER, Texas (June 10, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Performing Arts will host its 2026 Jazz Camp June 22 – 26, bringing together middle school, high school, collegiate and adult musicians for a week of intensive jazz study, performance and collaboration. “We are excited…
Read MoreTSTC student is known for going the extra mile in Process Operations
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Jhailin Gomez, of Hallsville, is a Process Operations student at Texas State Technical College, but her journey into the field began in the eighth grade. “I was always familiar with process operations because I have multiple relatives that are in the field,” she said. “It wasn’t until I was about 12 or…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Recycling Is Becoming a National Priority
Something important is happening in Washington. Recycling is no longer being discussed only as an environmental issue. Increasingly, lawmakers, manufacturers, and industry leaders are talking about it as an economic issue, a supply chain issue, and a domestic manufacturing issue. That shift matters for Texas. For years, the United States has allowed enormous quantities of…
Read MoreLearning Continues at Texas Historical Commission Summer Camps
| June 10, 2026 | Austin, TX – School is out for summer, but the fun and learning don’t stop at the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The THC invites young learners and families to bring the past to life with a unique blend of education and adventure at its summer camp events at many of the state historic sites in June and July. The sites…
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Legal Notice Application has been filed with theTexas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for Caseys Marketing Companyfor a Wine Only Package Store d/b/aCasey’s #4737 located at 1011 USHighway 271 S, Gilmer, UpshurCounty, Texas 75644. Officers: Samuel James – President, Brian Johnson – VP, Douglas Beech – Asst. Sec., Scott Faber – Secretary, Eric Larsen – Treasurer
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