In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally
By Kayla Guo and Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune January 30, 2026 As state Rep. James Talarico ramps up his outreach to Latino voters in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is following suit with visits this week to a migrant detention center in Dilley and a campaign rally in the Rio…
Read MoreKC opens registration for new Echocardiography course through Feb. 19
Registration is now open through Feb. 19 for a new Diagnostic Cardiovascular Technology course in Adult Echocardiography at Kilgore College. The six-month course is designed for employed sonographers seeking advanced training. Participants must currently be working in the field to be eligible. Classes will run from March 2 through Sept. 18. Labs will meet in…
Read MoreFEMA Approves Over $867 Million to Support Recovery in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
DENTON, Texas – Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved 546 projects worth more than $867 million in funding to support recovery for disasters in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for Public Assistance projects. These projects include debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service Commemorates the Life of Phillis Wheatley
New Black Heritage stamp honors ‘Mother of African American Literature’ DALLAS, TX — The U.S. Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue stamp dedication to commemorate the life of Phillis Wheatley at the historic Old South Meeting House. “An important goal of the Postal Service’s stamp program is to honor the people, places and things that represent…
Read MoreMore Texans have signed up for ACA health coverage despite expiring subsidies and falling national enrollment
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 13, 2026 More Texans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace compared to last year — despite the expiration of federal subsidies to lower the costs of premiums. Through the close of open enrollment on Jan. 15, 4.17 million Texans had selected a…
Read MoreNational Guard Repair Depot Key to Army Aircraft Maintenance
Jan. 28, 2026 | By Timothy Koster, Connecticut National Guard Public Affairs Office At the Connecticut National Guard’s 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, workers refurbish and maintain the Army’s fleet of rotary-wing aircraft. This unique job can save the War Department millions of dollars a year. Unlike field units that are trained and equipped to…
Read MoreAAA Texas: Winter Storm Disruptions Push Gas Prices Higher
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.50 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more when compared to this day last week and is 24 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in…
Read MoreJasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune January 29, 2026 State Rep. James Talarico of Austin and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas are in a dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, according to new public polling released Thursday, suggesting the race is up for grabs with less than three weeks until early voting begins.…
Read MoreWhy January resolutions fail: Americans spend 672% more on phones, finance it on credit cards
Saving money tops America’s New Year’s resolutions. But four weeks into 2026, credit card bills arrive sky-high, while rent, groceries, and gas refuse to drop. What’s inflating those bills, and how do you actually stick to resolutions past January? InvestorsObserver’s new analysis reveals the budget drain: Americans spend up to 672% more on phones since…
Read MoreAttorney General Ken Paxton Announces Sweeping Investigation Into H‑1B Visa Abuse, Starting With Three North Texas Businesses
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a wide sweeping investigation into abuse of the H-1B visa program by Texas businesses. As part of the investigation, he has issued Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to three North Texas companies suspected of engaging in fraudulent activity—including entities identified in videos that were widely-circulated online. Reports have indicated that the…
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