White Texans, students previously in private school or home-school make up bulk of voucher applicants
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune April 1, 2026 Most of Texas’ school voucher applications come from white families and children who previously attended a private school or home-school. The Texas comptroller’s office, which manages the program, released preliminary data before applications for families interested in vouchers closed Tuesday night. The program will allow them…
Read MoreDallas man sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentence under Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN, Texas – A Dallas man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison under the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Marvin Alexander Portillo, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and was…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Celebrating the Strength and Service of Texas Counties
By Cindy Yeatts Brown April is National County Government Month, a time to recognize the work counties do for Texans every day. In our 254 counties, government isn’t some distant idea. It shows up in daily life. It’s the road you drive to work, the court that handles local cases, the elections in which you vote, the records that document your life’s milestones and the first responders…
Read MoreTexas beekeepers navigate a mixed honey harvest
Texas Crop and Weather While Texas commercial honey producers report lower than expected yields, some of the state’s small-scale beekeepers enjoyed a sweeter-than-average year, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. According to a recently released report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, commercial beekeepers in Texas produced 2.1 million pounds of…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Still Deadly: AAA Texas Calls on Drivers to Put the Phone Down
Distracted Driving Still Deadly: AAA Texas Calls on Drivers to Put the Phone Down Safety advocates warn one moment of distraction can cost a life April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Texas is urging drivers to eliminate distractions behind the wheel as thousands of lives continue to be lost each year to…
Read MoreWith Spring in full swing, CenterPoint Energy urges everyone to remember that April is National Safe Digging Month and to contact 811 before digging to avoid striking underground utilities
No outdoor project is too big or too small to call 811 before you dig Using the free 811 service can help keep everyone safe and minimize service disruptions to friends and neighbors TEXAS— April 1, 2026 — With spring in full swing and outdoor projects underway, CenterPoint Energy reminds customers and community…
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE MATERIALS The Upshur County Commissioner’s Court is accepting SEALED bids for road and bridge materials, including: Rip Rap/Rock, Gravel, and Limestone Flex Base. Specifications and bid packages for each, may be obtained in person from the Upshur County Road and Bridge Department, 2255 Hwy 271 N., Gilmer, Texas…
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE SHARON WATER SUPPLY CORP. Sharon Water Supply Corp. urges any prospective buyers to verify with the Manager at the office located at 6175 N. State Hwy. 37, Winnsboro, Texas, whether or not water is available at the tract of land in question. Sharon…
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) has posted procurement solicitations at www.tips-usa.com for the following categories: 260401 Food Service Equipment, Chemicals, Supplies, and Services 260402 Food Service Management Tools (Including Software) 260403 Tires and Associated Goods and Services 260404 Fire Trucks, Ambulances, and Other First Responder Vehicles 260405 Fire Truck, Ambulance, and Other First…
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS BUYING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORP. Pritchett Water Supply Corp. understands that property is sometimes sold with the representation that water is available to the property from the PWSC System. Such is not always the case, and the PWSC urges any prospective buyer to verify with…
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