Texas father among DACA recipients Trump administration now targeting for deportation
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune April 22, 2026 On a February afternoon, after pumping breast milk, Stephanie Villarreal sent her husband Juan Chavez Velasco to the hospital to drop off the milk at the neonatal intensive care unit for their 12-day-old daughter, who was born 10 weeks prematurely. As Chavez, 35, drove from…
Read MoreRed Cross Honors Volunteers Who Show Up for Their Neighbors During National Volunteer Week
TYLER, Texas, April 22, 2026 – National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19 through April 25, and the American Red Cross East Texas Chapter would like to honor those who are the heart of the organization ─ the volunteers who contribute their time and talent to make the Red Cross mission possible every day. 90% of…
Read MoreJudge rules to temporarily block Texas’ smokeable hemp ban
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 A Travis County district judge has temporarily lifted a statewide ban on the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, until at least April 28. Judge Maya Guerra Gamble granted the Texas Hemp Business Council, Hemp Industry & Farmers of…
Read MoreJames Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2026 As Republicans continue battling for their U.S. Senate nomination, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is rolling out his own campaign promises targeted at lowering costs while taking aim at the Trump administration’s war in Iran. At a gas station in Austin Tuesday, Talarico unveiled a…
Read MoreKilgore College biology instructor named CCPI-STEM Fellow
Kilgore College biology instructor Curtis Ivory has been selected as a member of the 2025–26 cohort of CCPI-STEM Fellows, a national honor that recognizes community college faculty and leaders committed to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and student success. The CCPI-STEM Fellows program, supported through national STEM initiatives, brings together a competitive…
Read MoreOP-ED: A SMIDGEN IS A UNIT OF MEASURE
Psalm 90: 4 “For a thousand years in thy sight are but yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” By Van Yandell Anyone that considers themselves a southern gourmet cook knows what a smidgen is. It’s like a “bit” or a “pinch” or a “tad.” At any rate, a smidgen…
Read MoreEva-Marie Ayala will lead the Tribune’s education team into a new era
By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2026 When we began searching for a new education editor, we knew we needed someone with the perfect mix of energy, thoughtfulness and expertise to lead our reporters as they help Texans navigate a period of transformative changes in how the state prepares students for success. We’ve…
Read MoreHappy Earth Day!
In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, we share the following video (link below) from the TurfMutt Foundation (www.turfmutt.com). TurfMutt advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces. Link to Video from Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and his pup, Mulligan.
Read MoreVideo: The New American Middle Class Lives in Vans
Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2026 With $750 million in new investments announced Tuesday, Michael and Susan Dell have become the University of Texas at Austin’s first $1 billion donors. The latest investment will establish the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center. Funds will also provide…
Read More