Kilgore College adds cheerleading as official athletics sport
Press conference set for July 14 Published: July 9, 2026 Kilgore College has officially added cheerleading to its intercollegiate athletics program as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) sport, marking a new chapter for KC Cheer. A press conference introducing the new cheerleaders and Head Coach Shawn Mosley will be held at 11 a.m.…
Read MoreTexarkana Airshow Delivers Big Crowds, Big Impact for Local Nonprofits
Texarkana, Arkansas — More than 10,000 spectators gathered at Texarkana Regional Airport on June 27 as the Texarkana Airshow returned for the first time in over 30 years, delivering a full day of aviation, live music, family activities and community celebration while raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Presented by Red River Credit Union,…
Read MoreEPA Moves to Eliminate Public From Pollution Permitting Process for Data Centers, Concrete Batch Plants
Austin, Tex. – On Tuesday the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the large diesel generators that many data centers in Texas use. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for these pollution sources, including most data centers but…
Read MoreIllegal alien sentenced for gun possession in the Eastern District of Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas –An illegal alien has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms possession in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Freddie Castillo, 36, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia…
Read MoreSWEPCO Advances Hallsville Project with Delivery of Major Generation Equipment, Temporary Traffic Delays Expected
HALLSVILLE, Tx. (July 9, 2026) — SWEPCO is preparing for another major construction milestone at the future Hallsville Natural Gas Plant as two generators and one turbine are delivered to the project site. After arriving in East Texas by rail, the equipment will be transferred to specialized transport trailers at a rail unloading location in…
Read MoreThis Texas Educator Helps Students Think Like Historians
The Teachers Behind Texas History Welcome to week 5 of 10. Meet Kristina Miller Kristina watched students who once doubted themselves grow into confident researchers and presenters. Your donation provides immediate support for teachers to participate in Texas History Day and National History Day by offsetting travel costs, providing stipends for judges, supporting dedicated teachers…
Read MoreDPS Adds Sherman Man to 10 Most Wanted List
July 9, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added James Lee Kirby to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. James Lee Kirby, 49, from…
Read More‘Songs of Deliverance: The Lover’s Fury’ reframes End Times as a story of hope, courage, and divine redemption
C.M. Gilbreth delivers a character-driven apocalyptic novel that shifts the focus from fear to faith, highlighting ordinary people rising in extraordinary times KANSAS CITY, Mo. – C.M. Gilbreth returns to the publishing scene with the release of “Songs of Deliverance: The Lover’s Fury” (published by WestBow Press), a new apocalyptic novel that reframes End…
Read MoreTGCA PreSeason State Volleyball Poll
Texas Girls Coaches Association July 8, 2026 Preseason State Volleyball Poll Notes: The defending champion is always the top ranked team to start the year, regardless of graduation losses, they are champions until they lose in the new season. AND if a champion is re-classified, they retain the top ranking in the new classification as…
Read MoreKen Paxton tops $9 million in a personal best fundraising quarter, campaign says
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton raised over $9 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to his campaign, easily outpacing his prior fundraising hauls in a sign the GOP donor class is lining up behind their U.S. Senate nominee in Texas. The majority of…
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