Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Red Cross Month 2026
American Red Cross East Texas Chapter 320 E Rieck Rd Tyler, TX 75703 RedCross.org/EastTexas TYLER, Texas, March 2, 2026 — Communities across East Texas are officially proclaiming March as Red Cross Month, a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first proclamation — and each U.S. president has followed ever since.…
Read MoreFamilies Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts
By Bram Sable-Smith March 2, 2026 Families of Idahoans with disabilities say their lives could be upended as lawmakers in the state’s Republican-dominated legislature mull sweeping cuts. Services at risk include the 24/7 care that allows a 39-year-old with cerebral palsy to live independently; the in-home caregiving that lets a 26-year-old with brain damage from…
Read More2 out of 3 state-funded preschool programs lack adequate standards for assistant teachers
Assistant teacher training and professional development are least commonly met quality benchmarks NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – According to a new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), most states fail to provide assistant pre-k teachers with the pay, training, and other supports that recognize the importance of their role as full team members in…
Read MoreSpring Break at the National Museum of the Pacific War Offers Hands-On Spy School for Kids
Fredericksburg, TX — Families looking for educational and engaging Spring Break activities can head to the National Museum of the Pacific War for two weeks of interactive Spy School programs designed especially for children. Both programs are free and take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the George H.W. Bush Gallery Classroom. March…
Read MoreFive Things to Know About Healthy Sleep Habits
As part of Sleep Awareness Week, March 9-14, health experts encourage people to take a closer look at their nightly habits. Sleep plays a critical role in physical health, mental clarity and emotional well-being — yet millions of Americans regularly fall short of recommended rest. Dr. Taylor Teague, a board-certified pulmonary, critical care & sleep…
Read MoreBruce Woods retires after 40-plus years of municipal and wildland fire service
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—After a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in municipal and wildland fire service, Bruce Woods, mitigation and prevention department head for Texas A&M Forest Service, has retired. Woods leaves behind a legacy defined by leadership, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting Texans from wildfire. His contributions have shaped the state’s…
Read MoreNational Museum of the Pacific War to Celebrate 84th Birthday of the U.S. Navy Seabees
Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War will celebrate the 84th birthday of the United States Navy Seabees on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Historic Nimitz Ballroom, located at 340 E. Main Street in Fredericksburg. Admission to the event is free and open to the…
Read MoreTGCA Cheer Legacy Teams
TGCA selects a maximum of 20 All-Stars, from conferences 1-4a and 5-6a in Cheer. These athletes are selected by the TGCA Spirit Advisory Committee, which is composed of member cheer coaches of the association. Selections are made from nominations submitted by member coaches. Athletes must be seniors to be selected. These all-stars will NOT participate in the…
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