Op-Ed: Would changing the past make our lives better?
By Dr. Billy Holland One of the popular age-old thoughts within the human imagination is what we would change if we could go back in time. Would making different decisions help us and others today? Many people have regrets over poor decisions and wonder what they could have prevented or created if they could go…
Read MoreSWEPCO: Sunny Skies Light the Way to Complete Restoration
Arkansas customers are restored while Texas and Louisiana Near Completion What You Need to Know Improved weather conditions continue to aid ongoing restoration. Morning travel will be slow and slick due to overnight freezing. Due to significant damage, SWEPCO has shifted major resources to the Natchitoches area. Treat all downed power lines as…
Read MoreSnow Thrower Safety Tips: Keep Best Practices in Mind
Clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to keep safety in mind. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow throwers, often referred to as snow blowers, safely and…
Read MoreOne year later: Animals rescued from ‘horrific’ fur and urine farm are safe and thriving in Texas sanctuary
Humane World for Animals releases a documentary about the massive rescue operation on the milestone anniversary (Jan. 27, 2026)—One year ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, completed the weeks-long rescue of hundreds of animals from a fur and urine farm near Cleveland, Ohio. A newly released Humane World for Animals…
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Applauds Trump Administration’s $1.6 Billion Investment in USA Rare Earth’s Domestic Production
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., applauded the Trump Administration’s decision to provide the necessary funding for the development of USA Rare Earth’s (USAR) essential domestic supply of critical rare earth elements (REEs). On Monday, January 26, 2026, USAR announced its entry into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S Department of Commerce (DOC)…
Read MoreTSTC graduate trades logging industry for Industrial Maintenance
Jan. 22, 2026 (MARSHALL, Texas) – Armed with a degree in Industrial Maintenance from Texas State Technical College, Esley Vega shifted from the logging industry to a career as a field service technician with Prolec GE Waukesha. “Most of the time kids follow in their dad’s footsteps. I followed in my son’s,” Vega said. “We…
Read MoreAgriLife Research, nuclear administration pilot safer medical device sterilization
Partnership uses eBeam technology to strengthen industry, safeguard public health The National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA, have partnered to promote the use of electron beam, or eBeam, in the sterilization of medical devices.The eBeam center, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has played a…
Read MoreSteelworkers union leader emerges as sleeper in Texas’ Democratic lieutenant governor primary
By Renzo Downey and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 26, 2026 Steelworkers union leader Marcos Vélez has emerged as a dark horse candidate in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, receiving the bulk of his financial support from a donor trail that leads back to the Texas Democratic Party’s top campaign partner, Texas Majority…
Read MoreJudge orders early voting in Houston congressional election extended after winter storm disruptions
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune January 26, 2026 A district judge has ordered Harris County to extend the early voting period for the runoff election of Texas’ 18th Congressional District, after polling stations were closed Sunday and Monday due to severe weather. The Texas Civil Rights Project on Sunday filed a lawsuit against the…
Read MoreTexas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune January 27, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about primary candidates, The Texas Tribune is sharing background information on top candidates. In particularly crowded races, we focused on candidates who have political experience or prominence. For a full list of the candidates running in this race view…
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