First Street Initiative Welcomes 24 Communities into New Downtown Revitalization Cohort
| Feb. 11, 2026 | AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Historical Commission (THC) proudly announces the First Street Initiative’s 2026 cohort. Representatives from 24 communities and neighborhoods will join First Street’s statewide network as they pursue downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and sustainable programming for commercial districts in Texas. First Street Initiative welcomes new cohort…
Read MoreHeart Month: CHRISTUS Health highlights importance of cardiac rehabilitation
(EAST TEXAS) – During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, celebrated annually during the second full week of February, CHRISTUS Health is shining a spotlight on one of the most underutilized yet life-saving treatments for heart disease: cardiac rehabilitation. In the United States, hundreds of thousands of patients survive heart attacks, heart surgery or cardiac events each year.…
Read MoreEl Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions
By Terri Langford, Gabby Birenbaum and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune February 11, 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration reopened airspace over El Paso and part of southern New Mexico on Wednesday morning after shutting it down for a few hours overnight amid an announcement there would be no flights for 10 days. The White House…
Read MoreFeb. 20 is the Deadline for Eligible Texans to Request a Ballot by Mail for the March 3 Primary
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson February 11, 2026 AUSTIN —Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that mail ballot applications for the March 3 Primary must be received by early voting clerks on or before Feb. 20. “In Texas, not everyone can vote by mail,” said Secretary Nelson.…
Read MoreUT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award
TYLER, Texas (February 11, 2026) – Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler, received the American Society for Engineering Education 2026 Curtis W. McGraw Research Award–Non-PhD Granting Program Category. This is UT Tyler’s second McGraw awardee in four years. The award recognizes Sundaravadivel’s significant…
Read MoreSocial Security Matters
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t my Benefit Amount Increase Dear Rusty: I have been working somewhat consistently since commencing my Social Security benefit income. I’ve been collecting since my full…
Read MoreStormin’ Norman Run Brings Norman Together for Fitness, Fun, and Community
Norman, Oklahoma — The Norman Sports Commission will host the 2026 Stormin’ Norman Run on March 29 at the University of Oklahoma, featuring a half marathon, 5K, and one-mile fun run. The annual community race brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a morning of fitness, fun, and local pride. Registration is open now at storminnormanrun.com. At its heart, the Stormin’ Norman Run is…
Read MoreRegions Bank Names Kafi Slaughter as Private Wealth Leader Serving Key Texas Markets
Slaughter’s industry experience, passion for superior service, and deep community engagement will further differentiate how Regions serves clients in Houston, Austin and beyond. HOUSTON, Texas – Feb. 11, 2026 – Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Kafi Slaughter has joined the bank to serve as area wealth leader for Private Wealth Management, guiding clients through…
Read MoreChip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 11, 2026 U.S. Rep. Chip Roy maintains a 10-percentage point lead over state Sen. Mayes Middleton in the Republican primary for Texas attorney general while state Sen. Nathan Johnson holds a slim lead in the Democratic primary for the position, according to the latest public polling released Wednesday.…
Read MoreWest Texas Stewardship: Vick Bozeman’s Story of Land & Cutting Horses
For Immediate Release February 11, 2026 Temple, Texas Contact: Mackenzie Bolton (254) 773-2250 West Texas Stewardship: Vick Bozeman’s Story of Land & Cutting Horses Vick Bozeman doesn’t talk about conservation as a theory. He talks about it the same way he learned everything that matters. Through work, repetition, and responsibility. “If dad gave you a…
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