Jasper County felon charged with federal firearms violation in Eastern District of Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Jasper man has been charged with a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Kenneth Mitchell Woods, 28, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas this week charging him with being a…
Read MoreLWV Texas Launches Nonpartisan 2026 Primary Voters Guide on VOTE411
February 6, 2026 League of Women Voters of Texas AUSTIN, TX — Ahead of the 2026 Primary Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas has released its nonpartisan 2026 Primary Election Voters Guide, available online at VOTE411.org and at LWVTexas.org. Through VOTE411, Texas voters can enter their address to view the races and candidates appearing on…
Read MoreJoin us at the Texas Demographic Conference on May 20-21, 2026 at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building in Austin
Registration is now open! Join us at the Texas Demographic Conference on May 20-21, 2026 at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building in Austin, TX. Connect with peers at our networking reception on May 20th, then dive into Texas’ evolving demographics and new data tools with statewide and regional experts on May 21. Registration prices:…
Read MoreThe Stella Hotel Appoints Chef Al-Hakim ShaBazz as Executive Chef of Campfire Restaurant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRYAN, TEXAS February 6, 2026 — The Stella Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Al-Hakim ShaBazz as Executive Chef of Campfire Restaurant, the hotel’s signature dining destination at Lake Walk in Bryan-College Station. Chef Hakim is bringing a soulful, people-first approach to his new…
Read MoreSpecial delivery: Aggies work to support obstetrics in rural communities
Feb. 6, 2026 Through hands-on training, Texas A&M Health prepares rural emergency departments to support safe deliveries when labor and delivery units aren’t available By LUREL DeBRÁ for VITAL RECORD BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas—The weeks and months leading up to baby’s arrival are filled with decisions. From choosing nursery colors to selecting the best diapers…
Read MoreTwo cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune February 7, 2026 Two active cases of tuberculosis and 18 cases of COVID-19 have been identified at a massive immigration detention center in El Paso. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar disclosed the cases a day after her Friday visit to Camp East Montana, the 5,000-bed tent facility the federal government…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Irrepressible Ronnie McMullen
By Jim “Pappy” Moore There used to be a column I read called “My Most Unforgettable Character” in the Reader’s Digest. We got the Reader’s Digest when I was growing up and I was a voracious young reader, gathering useful and useless knowledge along the way. It sure paid to increase my Word Power, among…
Read MoreBeekeeping: An Educational Family Experience
Keeping a hive of bees can be an educational family activity as well as providing honey for your table and pollination for your garden and flowering plants. Most city ordinances allow up to two bee hives per city lot. Many families make beekeeping an experience for adults and children. Beekeeping suits are available in…
Read MoreTwo Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity Team Members Honored with 40 Under Forty Awards
LONGVIEW, TX — 2/7/2026— Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Brandy Parker, Construction Specialist, and Kaelyn Lambright, Business Manager, have been named winners in the 2026 40 Under Forty Awards, presented by the Longview News-Journal / ETX View. Parker earned top honors in the Nonprofit & Philanthropy category for her…
Read MoreMarket Report Winnsboro Livestock 2-6-26
February 6, 2026 HEAD COUNT – 420 HD STEERS: UNDER 300 LBS- $ 4.25 – $ 6.35 300-400 LBS- $ 3.90- $ 5.70 400-500 LBS – $ 3.50 – $ 5.50 OVER 500 LBS – $ 3.25 – $ 5.25 HEIFERS: UNDER 300 LBS – $ 3.75- $ 5.50 300-400 LBS – $ 3.60…
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