Texas House candidates in South Texas face allegations of lying about their party affiliation
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2026 McALLEN — Republicans and Democrats are fighting over South Texas, one of the conservative state’s few political battlegrounds. The newest front is Texas’ House District 41. Republicans hope to build on the gains they made in the 2024 election, in which the Rio Grande Valley — long…
Read MoreUniversity of Texas regents approve limits on teaching “unnecessary controversial subjects”
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2026 The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents unanimously approved Thursday a rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without studying “unnecessary controversial subjects,” despite warnings it could leave them less prepared for the real world. The rule also requires faculty to disclose in…
Read MoreTexas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declines
By Brandon Mulder, The Texas Tribune February 20, 2026 Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute. Texas oil refiners could soon have a stronger appetite for Venezuelan oil thanks to decreasing crude imports from Mexico as the Trump administration seeks to open Venezuela’s energy sector to U.S. companies. Refiners…
Read MoreTexas Senate candidate says “no strings attached” to $2 million donation from businessman
By Jess Huff and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune February 20, 2026 LUFKIN — In what appears to be one of the largest donations in a Texas legislative primary race this election cycle, a first-time candidate running for state Senate received nearly $2 million from a conservative East Texas businessman with a background in technology…
Read MoreRep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal
By Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2026 Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of San Antonio on Thursday claimed he was being blackmailed by the husband of a former staffer who died by suicide. Earlier this week, the San Antonio Express-News reported that the staffer had confided in a colleague that…
Read MoreSons of the Republic of Texas invite public to celebrate Texas’ 190th anniversary
WASHINGTON, TEXAS — The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) cordially invite the public to attend the 2026 Texas Independence Day Celebration, commemorating the 190th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Texas, Monday, March 2, at the historic Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site Amphitheater in Washington, Texas. The ceremony will begin at 1:30…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 4A All-State Football Team
Third in a series of five BRYAN – Carthage swept player of the year honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state football team with quarterback Jett Surratt taking offensive honors and Carson Crawford the best on defense. Surratt passed for 3,736 yards, completing 249 of 342 (72.8%) for 52 touchdowns and…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Proposition 3, What It Means for You!
On the 2026 Republican Primary ballot, voters will see Proposition 3: “Texas should prohibit denial of healthcare or any medical service based solely on a patient’s vaccination status.” This matters! No Texan should be turned away from medical care because of a personal medical decision. Healthcare should be about treatment, not punishment. It should be…
Read MoreTips for Hiring a Landscaping Contractor
Whether you’re dreaming of lush gardens, tranquil water features, vibrant outdoor living spaces, or simply a healthy, well-maintained lawn, choosing the right landscaper can make all the difference. If you’re thinking about hiring a professional to improve your yard, Better Business Bureau offers the following tips to help you spend your money wisely and avoid…
Read MoreWildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service offers preparation and preventive tips We cannot control when disasters strike, but we can make sure we are prepared. Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions will support increased potential for wildfire activity into early spring 2026. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans to prepare for wildfires and other disasters by…
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