Comptroller candidate Don Huffines’ family owns former Epstein ranch in New Mexico
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2026 The family of Don Huffines, a former Republican Texas senator who is now campaigning to become the state’s comptroller, bought the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico after the child sex trafficker and molester died. “Four years after Mr. Epstein’s death, the Huffines family…
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Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage
By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News February 13, 2026 The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals that would substantially change health plan offerings on the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year, aiming, it says, to provide more choice and lower premiums. But it also proposes sharply raising some annual out-of-pocket costs…
Read MoreBBB Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence Winners
February 16, 2026- Tyler, TX – Better Business Bureau Serving Central East Texas (BBB) presented the televised production of the 2026 BBB Awards for Excellence , presented by The Genecov Group, Landmark Title, Soules Foods, Stonewater Roofing, Income Solutions Wealth Management, B&L Cabinets, Texas Crystal Blue Pools, GMP Advisors, Texas Bank and Trust, and Henry…
Read MoreTyler Residents Among Most Worried About Rising Energy Bills in Texas
Texas ranks as the most anxious state in the country when it comes to energy bills, according to a new Energy Bill Anxiety Index from Compare the Market The index analysed energy awareness searches, financial strain searches and anxiety-related queries per 100,000 residents across all 50 states. Tyler ranks among highest in Texas, with 41% of…
Read MoreJensen Chain named to Ohio University’s Fall 2025 Provost’s List
ATHENS, OH (02/16/2026)– Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions student Jensen Chain of Gilmer, TX has been named to OHIO’s Fall 2025 Provost’s List. At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or…
Read MoreKilgore College to host retirement celebration for President Emeritus Dr. Brenda Kays
DR-KAYS-RETIREMENT-CELEBRATION-PDF Kilgore College will host a come-and-go retirement celebration honoring the presidency of Dr. Brenda Kays on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Torrence Health Science Education Center. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 1610 S. Henderson Blvd. in Kilgore. Guests are invited to stop by and…
Read MoreUT Tyler Announces 2026 Homecoming
Country Concert Featuring Casey Donahew on March 27 TYLER, Texas (February 16, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler will celebrate 2026 Homecoming March 23 – 28. This year’s festivities will include a free community concert featuring “Red Dirt” country music artist Casey Donahew. “We are looking forward to welcoming our community to campus…
Read MoreAll hell breaks loose near Quitman
WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS– On February 14, 2026, at approximately 10:30 P.M., a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper and a Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect in a residence near Quitman, Texas. Gunfire was exchanged during the attempted warrant service. The Trooper was wounded in the lower…
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