Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday said Texas Republicans are “going to have a tough time” holding onto their majority in the state House this fall, the latest and perhaps most notable sign yet of GOP unease about the midterm elections. Speaking at the Texas Public…
Read MoreTexas cannabis businesses sue state to block smokeable hemp ban
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 Texas hemp industry leaders and advocacy groups have sued the state to block new regulations that eliminate natural smokeable hemp products and increase licensing fees. The Texas Hemp Business Council, Hemp Industry & Farmers of America, and several Texas-based dispensaries and manufacturers filed for a temporary…
Read MoreAmid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2026 Texas health investigators are looking into complaints filed against Camp Mystic with help from the Texas Rangers, while the health agency also evaluates whether to renew the camp’s license to operate this summer, according to state officials. The Texas Department of State Health Services is reviewing…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Insurance Red Tape Is Delaying Care for Millions of Americans
By Sally C. Pipes Few things frustrate patients more than the insurance paperwork that stands between them and the care they need. A new poll from KFF shows just how serious the problem has become. Nearly seven in ten Americans say insurer prior authorization requirements are a “burden.” More than one-third call them the biggest…
Read MoreAging with intellectual, development disabilities in military families webinar set for April 29
Free OneOp session to cover health needs, living arrangements and family caregiving strategies April 8, 2026 – by Leslee Hackett The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host the webinar, “Aging Well: Adults with IDD in Military Families,” on April 29. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host the webinar, “Aging Well: Adults with IDD in…
Read MoreCollin County man sentenced to federal prison as part of Operation Take Back America for robbing firearms store
SHERMAN, Texas – A McKinney man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison in connection with the robbery of a firearms store in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Brandon Elliott Bennett, 22, pleaded guilty to conspiracy of theft from a federal firearm licensee and theft from…
Read MoreKIMBELL ART MUSEUM’S FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THIS SPRING
Gallery discussions, interactive experiences, art making, and lectures, plus fun ways to engage with the special exhibition The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem, connect visitors of all ages to the works on view at the Kimbell this April and May. April 8, 2026 FORT WORTH, TX—The Kimbell Art…
Read MoreBook it to Downtown Winnsboro for the 8th Annual Festival of Books
Treat your shelf to a weekend of books, authors and literary adventures! April 8, 2026 (Winnsboro, TX) – A new chapter begins when the 8th Annual Festival of Books returns to downtown Winnsboro on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2. Hosted by Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA), this FREE event turns the streets of downtown into a celebration of stories and…
Read MoreSFA Gardens Lecture Series to Feature Louisiana Horticulturist
SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7pm on May 14 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches. Allen Owings Ph.D., Senior Horticulturist at Bracy’s Nursery in Amite, Louisiana and horticulturist at Clegg’s Nursery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will…
Read MoreGet ready for a star studded season at The Mansion Theatre
Another New Concert Added in 2026 Get ready for a star studded season at The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts in Branson, MO Don’t miss an unforgettable night with Josh Turner at the beautiful Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts on October 24th at 8PM. With his signature deep voice and timeless hits…
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