Op-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…
Read MoreSouthern Arkansas University to host Family Day on September 26
News from Southern Arkansas University MAGNOLIA, AR (09/21/2026) The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 26, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day. The festivities will wrap up with…
Read MoreCowboys defeat Commanders
By Elwyn Henderson The 0-1 Dallas Cowboys, coming off a dismal defensive performance against the New York Giants last Sunday night at MetLife Stadium, opened their 2026 home season Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium with another NFC East Divisional contest against the 0-1 Washington Commanders. Washington lost last Sunday to the now 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles.…
Read MoreThe Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done.
By David Hilzenrath Sep 18, 2026 When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat a set of rare autoimmune diseases, agency experts argued that would be a mistake, according to FDA records. One problem cited: The manufacturer had provided only “limited safety data.” As it often does,…
Read MoreIt’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.
By Aneri Pattani Sep 21, 2026 “I can’t tell you which of my patients is likely to die by suicide in the next six months,” says Paul Nestadt, a psychiatrist and medical director at the Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention. That’s why he prefers universal approaches to preventing suicide, such as reducing access to…
Read MoreDespite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2026 Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned. The revelation comes on the heels of a chaotic wildfire season that has continued through the summer. Lawmakers learned about…
Read MoreHigh costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
By Sneha Dey and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2026 Reporting Highlights Increase in costs: Houston ISD is spending millions to pay for academic reforms, including more staff, higher salaries and new equipment. At half of the district’s schools, HISD spent an extra $700,000 per campus and about $2,200 more per student. Dropping…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
September 21, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.23/g higher than a year ago. The national average price…
Read MoreWhere is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.
By Berenice Garcia, Jayme Lozano Carver, Stephen Simpson, Hien An Ngo and Alex Ford, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 A small fly has the potential to impart a big impact on Texas’ beef and agricultural industry. On June 3, the New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County by the…
Read MoreWhat to know about Austin ICE shooting and migrant deaths in Texas
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2026 Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, encounters with federal immigration agents have resulted in several shootings and more than a dozen people dying while in custody. An adult man in north Austin was the latest to be shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent…
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