Celebrate Corn’s Cultural Roots at Casa Navarro’s Annual Cornapalooza
| April 17, 2026 | San Antonio, TX – From masa grinding to folklorico dance, Cornapalooza brings together food, music, and living history for an all-ages celebration at the historic Casa Navarro State Historic Site in San Antonio on April 26. Casa Navarro invites visitors to explore and experience the rich traditions of using corn in everyday life in…
Read MoreTSTC, North Texas Automobile Dealers team up for high school competition in Waco
(WACO, Texas) – Seniors from four Central Texas high schools competed at a regional event hosted by the North Texas Automobile Dealers at Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus on Friday, April 17. The contest marked the first time the organization has partnered with TSTC’s Automotive program. Brent Franks, president of the North Texas Automobile Dealers, said the excitement for…
Read MoreSilverleaf nightshade management webinar scheduled for May 12
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on herbicide strategies for control April 17, 2026 – by Sarah Fuller The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Silverleaf Nightshade Management and What Our Herbicide Trials Reveal,” on May 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Silverleaf Nightshade Management and What Our…
Read MoreNational Museum of the Pacific War Presents “Road to Victory: Leyte” Battle Reenactment
Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites visitors to experience history in motion during its upcoming living history program, Battle Reenactment: Road to Victory – Leyte, taking place Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Pacific Combat Zone. This immersive program brings to life the pivotal campaign…
Read MoreMake waves with Carter BloodCare’s donor beach towels in May
Carter BloodCare is throwing in the towel. A beach towel, to be exact. Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in May will receive a 2026 beach towel, while supplies last. This year’s design of the popular annual item features a blue-and-green tropical display emblazoned with the word “Lifesaver.” Health officials with Texas-based Carter BloodCare note…
Read MoreMake waves with Carter BloodCare’s donor beach towels in May
Carter BloodCare is throwing in the towel. A beach towel, to be exact. Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in May will receive a 2026 beach towel, while supplies last. This year’s design of the popular annual item features a blue-and-green tropical display emblazoned with the word “Lifesaver.” Health officials with Texas-based Carter BloodCare note…
Read MoreSmith County Champions for Children: Join us for a beautiful event 💙
Night of Champions April 25, 2026 7 – 10 pm Hollytree Country Club 6700 Hollytree Drive Tyler, TX 75703 DELICIOUS FAIRE – LIVE MUSIC – COCKTAIL ATTIRE Benefiting Champions for Children and its wonderful programs that support early childhood education, early educators and young children and their families. TICKETS $150 – Individual tickets Our printing…
Read MoreEPA Announces $30 Million to Help Small and Rural Communities Protect Their Water
EPA Region 8, Region8Media@epa.gov DENVER (April 14, 2026) – This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $30 million in grant funding, as part of the agency’s RealWaterTA Initiative. This newly available funding supports technical assistance and training to benefit small drinking water and wastewater systems and to help private well owners improve drinking water quality. RealWaterTA funding helps connect small and rural drinking water and wastewater systems with tried-and-true services, such as engineering and design expertise, operational support,…
Read MoreYour New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human
By Darius Tahir and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda April 17, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Vince Lahey of Carefree, Arizona, embraces chatbots. From Big Tech products to “shady” ones, they offer “someone…
Read MoreIn Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals
By Noam N. Levey and Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso, CT Mirror April 20, 2026 BRISTOL, Conn. — Many hospital systems in Connecticut have stopped suing their patients over unpaid bills, stung by criticism about the harm caused by aggressive collection tactics. But physicians, dentists, ambulance companies, and other health care providers are still taking…
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