Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes
By Halle Parker, Verite News Oct 7, 2026 Aaranika Macon of LaPlace, Louisiana, says it took two months to receive benefits after she applied to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year. “Usually when you fill out, they’ll get back with you in, like, two weeks,” she says. (Halle Parker/Verite News) After President Donald Trump…
Read More‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills
By Kate Wells Oct 7, 2026 Christina Starks-Clay is an early childhood special education paraprofessional and small-business owner who attended Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s town hall in Lansing, Michigan, last month. Like many Americans, she likes the idea of “Medicare for All,” even if she’s unsure how it would work. It sounds like…
Read MoreTrump’s Invasion of Iran Could Cost Texans Thousands
Higher fuel and food prices are on track to cost the average household over $1,300 by the end of the year. By Amy Hanauer Affordability is getting worse, especially if you have to drive to work or anywhere else. By late September, the total cost of the higher gas and diesel prices triggered…
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Read MoreSAU named 2026 University Recycler of the Year by Arkansas Recycling Coalition
News from Southern Arkansas University MAGNOLIA, AR (10/07/2026) The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) has named Southern Arkansas University its 2026 School/College/University Recycler of the Year. SAU received the award September 1, at ARC’s Annual Awards Luncheon in Hot Springs. The award recognizes SAU’s work in waste reduction, recycling education, student engagement and sustainable resource use.…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 261001 Uniforms and Promotional Attire, Accessories, and Services 261002 Energy and Water Efficiency Goods and Services (2 Part with JOC) 261003 Technology Solutions, Products, and Services The proposal is due and will be opened on November 19th, 2026,…
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BRENDA NEWLAND, DECEASED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BRENDA NEWLAND, Deceased, were issued on October 5, 2026, in Cause No. 26-230-CCPR-00109, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to SCOTT LESLEY NEWLAND and NATALIE NEWLAND. Applicants’…
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana I.S.D. Maintenance department is taking quotes to replace and repair doors and hardware. For details about the job contact Bruce Jeffery at 903 663-8000 ext. 8400. Quotes are due no later than Thursday, October 14, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. 11140 State Hwy 154 East Diana, Texas 75640.
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PUBLIC NOTICE New Diana I.S.D. Maintenance department is taking quotes to build a metal (8 wheelchair) handicap platform at stadium. For details about the job contact Bruce Jeffery at 903 663-8000 ext. 8400. Quotes are due no later than Thursday, October 14, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. 11140 State Hwy 154 East Diana, Texas 75640.
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Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Keep It Here Storage – Gilmer located at 7077 FM3358 Gilmer TX 75645 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/21/2026…
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