UT Tyler Students Compete at 2026 Econ Games
University one of 30 institutions invited to participate in competition TYLER, Texas (April 21, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler was one of 30 universities nationwide invited to participate in the 2026 Econ Games, a national conference bringing together the next generation of economic thinkers to solve real-world business challenges. For the first…
Read MoreBedrock City Comic Co. to host FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on Saturday, May 2 at six comic book store locations!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousands of free comics will be given away, in addition to comic creator signings, cosplay photo-ops, local artists, blood drives, and more! HOUSTON, 4/23/2026 Bedrock City Comic Co., a chain of six comic book and pop culture stores serving the greater Houston area, is proud to announce its participation in Free Comic…
Read MoreEspecially Texan: Fiesta San Antonio
Legacy of Texas is the official store of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Especially Texan: Fiesta San Antonio It is April which means it’s San Jacinto Month! Fiesta San Antonio, previously called Fiesta San Jacinto, is a…
Read MoreWhen Disasters Strike, Help Starts Local: Red Cross Training In Marshall
When Disasters Strike, Help Starts Local: Red Cross Training In Marshall TYLER, Texas, APRIL 27, 2023 – The American Red Cross East Texas Region is inviting community members to take part in an upcoming Disaster Action Team (DAT) Training in Marshall, designed to prepare volunteers to respond to emergencies and support their neighbors during times…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
April 27, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 5.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 94.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…
Read MoreFlorida Delays Children’s Health Insurance Expansion as Uninsured Rate Rises
By Daniel Chang Apr 27, 2026 (The Good Brigade/Getty Images) Like many parents, Tatiana Lafortune wants her children to get a good education, eat nutritious food, and see a doctor when they’re not feeling well. Public schools and her church’s pantry help Lafortune accomplish the first two goals. But insurance to cover doctor visits has…
Read MoreMeet the mayor of a tiny Texas town who wants to limit how cities can govern
By Tanya Eiserer and Jason Trahan, The Texas Tribune April 27, 2026 This article is co-published with WFAA and ProPublica as part of an initiative to report on how power is wielded in Texas. In February, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit accusing Dallas officials of failing to adequately fund the city’s police…
Read MoreTexas Court of Criminal Appeals Republican runoff: Who is running for Place 3 and what to know
By Alex Nguyen and María Méndez, The Texas Tribune April 27, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about primary runoff candidates, The Texas Tribune has compiled background information on the Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3 in the May 26 runoff. For a full list…
Read MoreTexas legislators investigating July 4 floods to hold first hearings
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune April 27, 2026 Texas legislators plan to meet Monday and Tuesday to hear testimony about last year’s catastrophic Fourth of July floods, which killed more than 100 people when heavy rains caused the Guadalupe River to surge through homes, RV parks and youth camps in the middle of the…
Read MoreUTSA Spring Game ends in 7-7 deadlock
SAN ANTONIO — The UTSA Football Spring Game ended in a 7-7 tie on Saturday afternoon in front of an estimated 3,000 fans at the Alamodome. Read more: UTSA Spring Game ends in 7-7 deadlock
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