Austin expands encampment clean-ups, as shelter shortage leaves few options
By Austin Current, The Texas Tribune April 16, 2026 On a January afternoon, Tony Carter returned from work to a South Austin encampment he had called home for six months, only to find much of his and his friend’s belongings gone. “I was devastated,” Carter, 66, recalled. “Even though it was a tent, it’s still…
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Historic $113M investment catalyzes NPR’s strategic push for digital growth and network sustainability
Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 11:13 am NPR’s mission is unwavering, but our means must evolve. This remarkable investment will enable NPR to continue to deliver the nation’s finest public service journalism, meeting audiences where they are today and will be in the years to come.” Katherine Maher, president and CEO, NPR Press Release |…
Read MoreTexas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high
Texas Crop and Weather Report Texas strawberry producers got a slow but steady start to the 2026 season as plants continue to recover from early establishment challenges and spring frost, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Despite setbacks early in the growing cycle, producers across the state are now seeing improved fruit development and…
Read MoreKC Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins Texas Top Chapter, adds honors on national stage
Published: April 15, 2026 Kilgore College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Gamma Omicron, earned statewide and national recognition this spring, collecting 37 awards at the 2026 Texas Regional Convention and adding multiple honors at the PTK National Conference. At the Texas Regional PTK Convention, held March 5-7 in Fort Worth, KC’s chapter was named a Texas Five…
Read MoreKC to present Masterworks Concert April 28
masterworks-concert-2026 The Kilgore College Department of Music will present its annual Masterworks Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Van Cliburn Auditorium. The performance will feature KC choirs and the KC Wind Symphony, highlighted by a presentation of A Silence Haunts Me by composer Jake Runestad. The concert is free and open to the public. Under…
Read MoreHigh school seniors commit to TSTC during NC3 National Signing Day
April 16, 2026 (MARSHALL, Texas) – More than 500 high school seniors officially committed to Texas State Technical College on Thursday, April 16, as part of the National NC3 CTE (career and technical education) Letter of Intent Signing Day. TSTC hosted events at campuses and locations throughout the state, including Abilene, Fort Bend County, Harlingen,…
Read MorePlant Propagation Featured at SFA Gardens Seminar
Plant Propagation Flyer 2026 Nacogdoches—SFA Gardens will host a Garden Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on May 9 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches, Texas. Dr. Andrew King, assistant professor of ornamental horticulture at Texas A&M AgriLife in Overton, will present “Plant Propagation”…
Read MoreTSSWCB Releases 2025 Annual Report on Nonpoint Source Pollution Management in Texas
April 16, 2026 TEMPLE – The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is announcing the release of the 2025 Annual Report. The Nonpoint Source Pollution Management in Texas – 2025 Annual Report is a jointly published report by the TSSWCB and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This report is a culmination…
Read MoreInsurance tips for spring storms
April 16, 2026 Español Spring typically brings the most severe thunder and hail to Texas. The transition from cool to warm weather can create a lot of energy and moisture – and storms. Use these tips to make sure your insurance is ready: Check your home insurance policy to see if it covers wind damage.…
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