U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed DALLAS, TX — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are…
Read MoreTexas Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Poll
Class 1A 1. Gordon 26-0 2. Hermleigh 27-2 3. Nazareth 23-6 4. Eula 30-2 5. Bellevue 27-2 6. Nueces Canyon 24-2 7. Guthrie 26-3 8. Moulton 27-3. 9. McMullen County 26-4 10. Silverton 19-2 11. Huckabay 29-5 12. Saltillo 25-5 13. Broaddus 27-5 14. Zavalla 27-4 15. Milford 20-3 16. Menard 18-3 17. Jayton 24-5…
Read MoreTexas ranks among costliest U.S. car insurance states for 2024/2025 models [Study]
The average American wanting a 2024/2025 model vehicle can expect to pay approximately $2,823 annually for full-coverage insurance, according to a new study from Insurify. Texans are paying slightly above the national average at $2,888 for the same type of insurance on 2024/2025 car models, ranking them 15th most expensive in the US for those…
Read MoreFree garden planning workshop set for Feb. 9 in Texarkana
Program will cover garden planning basics The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s School of Professional Education and Community Engagement will host “Getting Started with Garden Planning” on Feb. 9 in Texarkana. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s School of Professional Education and Community Engagement will host…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Honors Everyday Hero
Waxahachie High School joins celebration Waxahachie, Texas Feb. 3, 2026] — When emergencies arise, it’s everyday people that make lasting impacts, solidifying themselves as heroes. For his lifesaving efforts, the American Red Cross North Texas Region will recognize James Westbrook, a Waxahachie High School soccer coach, at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 on the…
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EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment, Saving Repair Costs and Productivity
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advanced American farmers and equipment owners’ lawful right to repair their farm and other nonroad diesel equipment. EPA’s guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports, rather than restricts, Americans’ ability to make repairs on their own, and makes clear manufacturers can no longer…
Read MoreIt’s 2026 and You’re Uninsured. Now What?
By Renuka Rayasam February 2, 2026 Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. But there are still ways to find care. Over the next decade, the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to slash nearly $1 trillion…
Read MoreWhen Health Insurance Costs More Than the Mortgage
By Renuka Rayasam February 2, 2026 When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable Care Act health plan, the 37-year-old opted for skimpier coverage. But the deductible is about a quarter of his yearly income. Loretta…
Read MoreIf You’re Pregnant and Uninsured, Medicaid Might Be Your Answer
By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio February 3, 2026 LISTEN: If you’re newly pregnant and not able to afford health insurance, you may qualify for Medicaid. Reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer — hosts of the new series “HealthQ” — explain that every state has a…
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