By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune February 17, 2026 This is one of four profiles the Tribune is writing about the Republican candidates for attorney general. Read our coverage of the candidates Aaron Reitz, Sen. Joan Huffman and Sen. Mayes Middleton. For more information on the primaries and the voting process, check out our guides and news coverage here.…

Third round of awards announced from $192 million legislative appropriation Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments on Feb. 13. The 89th Texas Legislature approved a historic $192 million appropriation to Texas A&M Forest Service through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, RVFDAP, established by Texas House Bill 2604…

By Mica Rosenberg February 14, 2026, 5:00 am EST This week, ProPublica published a story I wrote based in part on interviews with parents and children being held at the nation’s only operating detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas. I had asked some of the parents to see if their children would be…

With areas surrounding iconic locations such as Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, America is full of camping spots with the most aesthetic views. But which underrated camping spots in the country are the most scenic? Well, to find out, Betway analyzed data from Instagram, TikTok and AllTrails. According to the data, Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas ranks #20!…

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project is complete. The project was done through a partnership between the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston, and the U.S. Army Corps…

Meliah Kearse uses everyday moments to help children understand God as a loving Father SUFFOLK, Va. — Meliah Kearse marks her debut in the world of children’s literature with the release of “Pink and Pug (The Father)” (published by Balboa Press), an inspiring picture book that gently introduces young readers to faith, identity, and God’s unconditional love…

LONGVIEW, TX – Pine Tree ISD proudly announces that Pine Tree Birch Elementary and Pine Tree Parkway Elementary have been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, recognizing them among the state’s top-performing schools. The annual Honor Roll program, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), recognized 1,076 of Texas’ highest performing schools and 84 school…