DPS Honors Crime Laboratory During National Forensic Science Week
September 21, 2026 AUSTIN – During National Forensic Science Week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the Crime Laboratory Division. “Texas is a leader in forensic science because of the incredible men and women working in DPS Crime Laboratories across the state every single day to help…
Read MoreTexas A&M breeds potatoes that take the heat and meet the market
Fourteen commercial varieties help growers tackle heat, disease and changing consumer demands September 21, 2026 – by Adam Russell The latest potato variety release in August by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program – the Duncan Russet potato – delivers disease resistance that will directly benefit growers in the southern U.S., including Texas. But it’s…
Read MoreTexas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26
View as a webpage AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites Texans to bring their friends and family into the outdoors for National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26. This celebration recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation in support of the…
Read MoreStyx drummer Todd Sucherman to speak at TJC
Tyler Junior College welcomes Todd Sucherman, drummer and percussionist for the legendary band Styx, to the Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, 6-7 p.m. As Styx prepares for a North American tour in promotion of their 18th studio album Circling From Above, hear Todd speak about his rise to stardom as a…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Trailblazer: TSTC graduate always dreamed of business ownership
What do dyslexia, jewelry and an angry mother all have in common? Give up? They all put Mathew on the path to business ownership. Mathew Joseph is a graduate from Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Electrical Technician (now Advanced Manufacturing – Industrial Maintenance) program. He is also the owner and president of C3 Industrial Technologies…
Read MoreDPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week
Sep 21, 2026 AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to learn the best child safety seat practices to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road. “Making sure your child is properly secured in the right car seat…
Read MoreTexas Comptroller Huffines Celebrates $7.5 Billion Border Reimbursement, Calls It ‘Step One’ in Repaying Texas
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today said the approximately $7.5 billion the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved to reimburse Texas for border security costs is the first installment of what the federal government owes the state. “This is step one in making Texas whole,” Huffines said. “Thanks to President Trump, we finally…
Read MoreTeachers say Indiana’s new bell-to-bell phone ban makes enforcement easier
By Mackenzi Klemann, Stateline September 21, 2026 Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office. The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy,…
Read MoreFEMA Approves Nearly $12 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as They Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters
DENTON, Texas – FEMA announced nearly $12 million in grant funding to Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. This funding will empower community leaders to take decisive steps to protect infrastructure and people from future disasters. This funding aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy, which calls for a new, risk-informed…
Read MoreOp-Ed: A New Season
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Fall has arrived. This is not earth shattering news but very welcome news if you have been living in 95 degree plus heat. For those of us who have we are welcoming cooler temperatures. Autumn can be several weeks of happy weather but by the time it ends we know what…
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