By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune January 29, 2026 During a rain storm that rolled into Kerr County one night last week, Austin Dickson, who lives near Kerrville, began receiving calls from concerned neighbors that water was rising downtown. They feared the conditions could become a repeat of the July 4 floods. Dickson, who is…

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (02/10/2026)– The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, undergraduate students must attain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework required…

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to share the success of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups in the Coastal Bend and South Padre Island. This year, 529 volunteers cleaned 8,073 pounds of trash from beaches in the Coastal Bend and on South Padre Island. “The 2026 Adopt-A-Beach program’s cleanups are off to a…

This new Christian memoir reveals how faith transforms suffering into purpose PITTSBURG, Texas – Glenda Holdridge invites readers into a lifetime shaped by hardship, resilience, and unwavering faith in “My Life’s Journey of Miracles, Heartaches, and Spiritual Warfare” (published by WestBow Press). In this deeply moving and unfiltered memoir, the author offers a season-by-season account…

By Clinton Rivers, UT Health East Texas Feb. 9-15 is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, which highlights the life-saving role of cardiac rehab in helping people recover after heart attacks, heart surgery or heart failure. It raises awareness that recovery doesn’t end when patients leave the hospital — rehabilitation helps them return to healthy, active lives and…

Texas SWCDs Mark 75 Years of Local Conservation Efforts In 2026, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) proudly recognizes and celebrates Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across the state that are marking their 75th Anniversary. Established in 1951, these districts represent 75 years of local leadership, voluntary conservation, and strong partnerships…

TYLER, Texas (February 9, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has programs ranked among the  nation’s top 100 universities in online education, according to the 2026 U.S. News and World  Report Best Online Programs rankings.  UT Tyler rankings are:  13th in Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for Veterans  44th in Best Online…

New charter school requirements drive expanded 2026 schedule from Feb. 12 through May 7 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a series of School Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Coordinator Trainings across the state from Feb. 12 through May 7. The events offer both new and current coordinators the opportunity to fulfill state-mandated training requirements. Janet…

MAGNOLIA, AR (02/10/2026) Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1,189,647 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to support renovations to Talbot Hall. With this latest grant, ANCRC’s total investment in the SAU campus now exceeds $6 million, funding renovations that benefit students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. ANCRC’s…