Older Americans Month Celebrated Across East Texas Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme was “Champion Your Health.” In recognition of the month, the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas hosted three community events in Jacksonville, Marshall, and Athens, bringing together older…

The main entrance to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be closed beginning June 11 for renovations. We anticipate reopening the entrance on June 24. Patients and visitors will need to enter the hospital via the emergency room on the East side of the facility. We apologize for any inconvenience.

June 9, 2026 TEMPLE—The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), in partnership with the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) and Texas FFA Association, proudly recognized the winners of the 2026 Texas FFA Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest hosted at Tarleton State University. The annual contest encourages Texas FFA members…

Longview, TX – The UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has expanded its consulting services by partnering with industry experts in government contracting, marketing and social media, restaurant management, and bookkeeping. The initiative was developed in response to common challenges identified by East Texas small business owners.  These services are provided to SBDC clients…

By Phillip Williams Local veterans are invited to be honored at a free breakfast and coffee gathering Friday, June 12, at the Cozy Coffee Station of the Credit Union of Texas, said local American Legion adjutant Shirley Parnell. Although the 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. event, co-sponsored by CUTX and the local American Legion post,…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2026 McALLEN — Texas heat can be relentless. For much of the year, farmers and ranchers were preparing for a tough summer of drought. As of Monday, nearly 50% of the state was experiencing some level of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. This time…

By Jayme Lozano Carver and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 8, 2026 KERRVILLE — Three more cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to five. One new case is in Andrews County, nearly 400 miles north of Zavala…

By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2026 The Texas Tribune this week welcomes 11 talented college students and recent graduates to its fellowship program. This summer, these up-and-coming professionals will help the state’s premier nonprofit newsroom navigate the breaking news, political developments and industry challenges Texas news outlets face. The Tribune offers paid…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — When the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that the nation’s first case of New World screwworm had been detected in Zavala County, it was a code red development for the thousands of ranchers in southwest Texas. In most of the quarantine zone…