Op-Ed: Civilization belongs to no one tradition
By George Cassidy Payne I recently came across another one of those confident social media posts claiming that Western civilization is essentially the product of Christianity. Hospitals, universities, charity, marriage, human rights, all presented as though they emerged fully formed from a single religious tradition. The appeal of that story is understandable. It offers certainty…
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Op-Ed: Fascist leaders should flee the country
By Jon Hochschartner Fascist leaders of the Make America Great Again movement, especially senior members of President Donald Trump’s administration, should flee the country while they still have a chance. Approval ratings for the decrepit, former reality-television host are reaching historic lows. Even his MAGA base, previously assumed to be rock-solid, is fracturing over various…
Read More1,430 Pounds of Trash Removed From San José Island
Earlier this month, an incredible coalition of volunteers removed 1,430 pounds of litter from San José Island during a major coastal cleanup effort organized by the Texas Coastal Bend Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). In just two hours, 53 volunteers collected 287 bags of trash — enough…
Read MoreDPS Arrests Man in Possession of Hundreds of AI-Generated Images Involving South Texas Children
May 29, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID), in coordination with the FBI and Dimmitt Co. Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), announces the arrest of a man they believe generated hundreds of AI-generated pornographic images and videos involving local children. Adan Covarrubias, 31, was arrested earlier this month by DPS…
Read MoreTPWD Graduates 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police cadet class Friday morning during a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol. The class included 24 new Texas Game Wardens and four Texas State Park Police officers who completed eight months of intensive training at…
Read MoreGeology and Topography of Upshur County
The rolling, hilly landscape of Upshur County, which contrasts so sharply with the flat plains to the west, is the direct result of millions of years of geological activity. While the western plains are defined by stable, horizontal rock layers, Upshur County’s topography was shaped by ancient deep-sea salt that has flowed and pushed upward,…
Read MoreExpectations are high for the Buckeyes
Expectations are high, but the road ahead is undeniably steep. After an uncharacteristic down season last year where the team finished 4-7 overall, the Buckeyes are locked in to rebound. However, they’ll have to do it against one of the toughest schedules in East Texas. Here is an early look at what’s in store for…
Read MoreTexas A&M System Advances Future of Nuclear Energy at RELLIS
May 29, 2026 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System today recognized a major milestone in advanced nuclear energy development as Last Energy announced U.S. Department of Energy approval of the Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis for its PWR-5 pilot reactor project at the Texas A&M-RELLIS Campus. The approval marks an important step toward…
Read MoreThe Fiscal Note: Primary Runoff Election Results
Friend, Welcome to your Friday Fiscal Note. This week, the long-awaited primary runoff elections came to an end, with voters across the state finalizing their party’s picks for the general election. We provide a quick rundown of the results, and highlight another instance of voters rejecting an influx of pro-casino cash. Plus, Texas Tech star…
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