Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune February 16, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about primary candidates, The Texas Tribune is sharing background information on top candidates. In particularly crowded races, we focused on candidates with political experience or demonstrably competitive campaigns, using benchmarks such as fundraising, endorsements and online presence. For a…
Read MoreEarly voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune February 14, 2026 Voting for the 2026 primaries starts Tuesday. Texas Republican and Democrat voters will pick which candidate they want to represent their interests and their party on the ballot for the November general election. Before you head to the polls, you should know you have rights as…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
February 16, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.47/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 20.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
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SUNDAY February 15, 2026 {READ IN BROWSER} EXPLORING EAST TEXAS Eagle Country Eagles soar throughout the Upper East Side of Texas, but the sightings are more common near and around two large, popular bodies of water — Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork. The lakes are nesting and feeding grounds for bald eagles and more than…
Read MoreTJC Academy of Dance presents ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ March 5-8
Published February 10, 2026 Join Alice for a fun and surreal journey down the rabbit hole as Tyler Junior College’s Academy of Dance pre-professional program students and dance majors present their spring performance, “Alice in Wonderland.” This brand-new production is an artistic recreation of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s book, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” that will…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Fun Times in Toronto
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Back in the 1990s I had a big case that involved the Canadian subsidiary of a U.S. concern. It took me to Toronto many times to meet with opposing counsel and our associate counsel to discuss and negotiate various legal and factual matters. The opposing lawyer was a woman named Connie…
Read MoreArmstrong Lee & Baker LLP Partners Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
HOUSTON, TX – February 13, 2026 – Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP proudly announces that partners Scott Armstrong, Joshua Lee, and C.J. Baker have been named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, a nationally recognized guide honoring the most accomplished and influential attorneys in the United States. The Lawdragon 500 selection process…
Read MoreWalk for Peace Buddhist monks arrive in Fort Worth for homecoming celebration
By Marissa Greene, Maria Crane, Christine Vo, Cecilia Lenzen and David Moreno, Fort Worth Report February 14, 2026 Returning to their east Fort Worth temple, the Buddhist monks who walked cross-country for peace were welcomed with rose petals, traditional lion dances and chants by hundreds of well-wishers who followed their 2,300-mile journey. Four months ago,…
Read MoreMarket Report Winnsboro Livestock 2-13-26
February 13, 2026 HEAD COUNT – 530 HD STEERS: UNDER 300 LBS- $ 4.50 – $ 6.75 300-400 LBS- $ 4.00- $ 6.10 400-500 LBS – $ 3.75 – $ 5.75 OVER 500 LBS – $ 3.50 – $ 5.50 HEIFERS: UNDER 300 LBS – $ 4.25- $ 6.00 300-400 LBS – $ 4.00…
Read MoreTyler Junior College Board of Trustees calls bond election for May 2
Published February 12, 2026 The Tyler Junior College (TJC) Board of Trustees voted with unanimous support during a board meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to call an election for an approximately $167.3 million bond to pay for three new construction projects and improvements to existing facilities. Texas community colleges do not receive state funding…
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