In Laredo, Jon Rosenthal makes his first public pitch for a seat on Texas Railroad Commission
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune August 22, 2026 LAREDO — A group of high school students listened intently to state Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, as he explained underground carbon dioxide injection, data centers and how those issues relate to the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry. Near a…
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Op-Ed: We did not change; Trump did
By Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene @FmrRepMTG · 3h I wonder if it was being called a traitor at his own rally yesterday that caused him to dictate his lies and insult laden attack on Tucker, Thomas, and I, while he flew back on the plane. It’s also the bad polling that I’m sure he’s…
Read MoreData centers want to be sustainable, panelists say. Transparency also in demand
By Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report August 21, 2026 University of Texas at Arlington computer science and engineering assistant professor Mohammad Atiqul Islam has observed misinformation spread about data centers, particularly about how the supercomputer hubs work and their technology. That’s why he wants to see more transparency from those representing the data center industry,…
Read MoreNot Every Meniscus Tear Requires Surgery
By Jayesh Patel, MD A sudden twist on the basketball court, a hard tackle on the football field, or even a simple squat can lead to a meniscus tear. But not all meniscus injuries are the same, and understanding the difference can help guide the right treatment. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage…
Read MoreTEXAS LOTTERY AND HOUSTON TEXANS TEAM UP WITH NEW SCRATCH TICKET GAME FOR 2026 FOOTBALL SEASON
Players get a shot at instant cash prizes of up to $100,000 and legendary second-chance experiences; 18-year alliance has contributed $68.2 million to Texas public education AUSTIN — Kicking off the 2026 football season, the Texas Lottery and the Houston Texans have unveiled their latest co-branded scratch ticket game alongside another one-of-a-kind lineup of fan-focused promotional second-chance drawings. Entering its…
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Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of August 23 – August 29
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. Westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of Pecan…
Read MoreStrong Dove Population Numbers Anticipated as Hunters Fly Toward Opening Day
Dove Season Opens Statewide September 1 for the First Time in History AUSTIN – For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near…
Read MoreUT Tyler Presents Fall 2026 Art Show at Meadows Gallery
Public reception for “Selections from the Permanent Collection” will be Sept. 10 at gallery TYLER, Texas (August 21, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler Department of Art and Art History will present “Selections from the Permanent Collection” Aug. 24 – Oct. 30, at the UT Tyler Meadows Gallery, located in the R. Don…
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