Op-Ed: Protecting Our Children from Big Tech with App Store Accountability
By Ami Mizell-Flint, Affiliate Leader, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), San Angelo Texas More than four million children in America suffer from a serious mental disorder. Given the prevalence of mental health disorders among youth, we need fundamental changes to our existing systems to improve outcomes for our children. Most importantly, we must ensure parents are equipped with the tools and resources they need to…
Read MoreCorrectional officer sentenced to 10 years for trafficking meth in federal prison
BEAUMONT, Texas – A correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Martel Devante Gilliam, 22, of Beaumont, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison by…
Read MoreVideo: Texas Primary Overdrive: Runoffs, Realignments, and Record Turnout
Texas Families Urged to Apply for Texas Education Freedom Account Program Before March 17 Deadline
DALLAS, TX – The American Federation for Children (AFC) is urging Texas families to apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program before the application window closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on March 17th. Families could receive $10,474 per eligible student (up to $30,000 for students with disabilities) to spend on private school…
Read MoreBarnwell Mountain Recreation Area has exciting lineup of off-road events this spring
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area (BMRA) in Gilmer, Texas, has an exciting lineup of off-road events scheduled for the spring of 2026. These specialized rallies often involve full park closures to the general public to accommodate hundreds of participants and their rigs. Upcoming Events at Barnwell Mountain Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area is a premier destination for…
Read MoreVideo: Gilmer High School vs Chapel Hill High School Womens Varsity Softball
Video: Gilmer High School vs Chapel Hill High School Mens Varsity Baseball
Dallas Democrats withdraw lawsuit seeking to count primary ballots cast during extended voting hours
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Mar 12, 2026 at 5:51pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. What happened? Primary…
Read MoreSurviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers
By Andrea Ball, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2026 This article was written by the Austin Current, a local nonprofit newsroom that provides Austinites with the information they need to navigate daily life. Subscribe to the Current’s newsletter for the latest news and updates from across Austin. Ashley Fairleigh sat on her couch in the Sunday morning…
Read MoreTexas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2026 The comptroller’s office on Thursday clarified its interpretation of Texas’ school voucher law in a way that could help students with disabilities qualify for nearly $20,000 more each year in taxpayer funds. Senate Bill 2 provides families roughly $10,500 per year to pay for private school…
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