By Kay Ledbetter Texas Crop and Weather Report Across the state, corn and sorghum crops are thriving where moisture is available, but suffering in areas with drought conditions, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Corn struggled under early dry conditions, but spring moisture is starting to help the crop across parts of the state. (Michael…

“Red, White, and Clues,” Northeast Texas Writers Organization’s (NETWO’s) annual conference is set for Saturday, June 6, from 8 am to 4 pm at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Its theme this year focuses on suspense. Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided. Register online at netwo.org . Conference sessions are…

Researchers seek input from horse owners to better understand prevalence and management of disorders A Texas A&M AgriLife survey of horse owners and industry professionals across the nation seeks to quantify the prevalence of equine endocrine disease, how affected horses are diagnosed and managed, and owners’ knowledge of these conditions. The U.S. lacks comprehensive data in this area,…

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00am EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. By all accounts,…

By Andrew Jones Apr 28, 2026 Silvana Toska was playing with her daughters at a park near their home in Davidson, North Carolina, when she got a bug bite that triggered a severe allergic reaction. An urgent care clinic treated her, then sent her to a local emergency room for monitoring. The ER visit cost…

By Rachel Spears Apr 30, 2026 (designer491/Getty Images) State officials remain uncertain on how to enforce a requirement that many adult Medicaid enrollees show they’re working — even as one state launches its program this week — and they’re taking a variety of approaches to the job, including, in a handful of states, using artificial…

By Andrew Jones Apr 30, 2026 An aerial view of flood damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina in October 2024. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) If you or someone you know is seeking help for addiction recovery, contact the free and confidential treatment referral hotline, 1-800-662-HELP, or visit findtreatment.gov. A day after Hurricane Helene…

April 30, 2026 NTCC biology students recently showcased their research on a regional stage, representing the college at the 73rd annual meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists, held April 23–26 in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Chris McAllister, along with six NTCC Independent Research students—Cecilia Phan, José Fuentes, Estefani Garcia, Xenia Esparza, Stephanie Hernandez and Michelle…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune April 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — In 2024, President Donald Trump won the White House buoyed by historic support among Hispanic voters, diversifying the GOP’s coalition and flipping Democratic strongholds like South Texas. Two years later, a crop of Hispanic Republican candidates in Texas will aim to solidify Trump’s gains…