Bed bugs can cause a lot of stress. But knowing what they look like, where they hide and how they spread can help you avoid bringing them home. These tiny, blood‑feeding insects have become a growing pest problem in the U.S. over recent decades.Awareness and a few simple habits are the best ways to avoid them, said Robert…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont woman has been charged in connection with federal tax return fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Chrysantha Wilson was indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with 40 counts of assisting in the preparation of fraudulent federal tax returns.  Wilson appeared…

James 1: 17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” By Van Yandell Why do singers get the attention, while composers and musicians are the real talent behind the voices? Many can sing but few have the ability…

Recent paper examines health benefits, reveals much left to explore on coffee’s human health impact Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. But it also has been associated with health benefits like decreased rates of Parkinson’s disease and Type 2 diabetes, as well as a lowered risk of some cancers, including colon,…

By Sarah Jane Tribble Apr 28, 2026 Open Door Community Health Centers has 13 clinical sites in two counties in Northern California, and about 50% of its patients are on Medicaid, the state and federal insurance program for low-income people. Tory Starr is worried about the people who get medical care at Open Door Community…

Spring Cleaning Pre-Owned Book Sale The TSHA Store is celebrating springtime in Texas with 30% OFF used books! From out-of-print vintage finds to modern scholarship, our entire collection of pre-owned history books is priced down. Dust off those shelves and bring home a book to read on the porch before the Texas heat sets in! Use…

  Washington, DC – The American Historical Association (AHA) has filed an amicus curiae brief in support of the City of Philadelphia’s lawsuit challenging the removal of the Freedom and Slavery Exhibit at Independence National Historical Park. The AHA’s brief provides historical and professional context for the case, which argues that the National Park Service’s…

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2026 Speaking on behalf of his family and Camp Mystic at a state hearing Tuesday morning, Edward Eastland apologized to the families of campers and counselors who died last year in their care when a massive flood swept through the camp on July 4. “I think about…

By Gabby Birenbaum and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2026 Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his prospective Republican opponents in two new polls of Texas’ U.S. Senate race — though he falls short of the 50% mark in both surveys, suggesting the contest remains tight. A poll conducted by Texas…