Smith County methamphetamine dealer receives lengthy federal prison sentence for drug trafficking violation in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER, Texas – A Tyler drug dealer has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Charles Ray Griffith, Jr., 36, also known as Root, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to…
Read MoreMichigan man sentenced to federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas for firearms trafficking conspiracy
TYLER, Texas – A Michigan man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Caleb Timothy Fox, 34, pleaded guilty to attempt or conspiracy to commit firearms trafficking and was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison by U.S. District…
Read MoreWayland prepares athletic leaders with new doctoral concentration
PLAINVIEW, TX — As school athletics programs face increasingly complex leadership, compliance, and operational challenges, Wayland Baptist University is launching a new Athletic Administration concentration within its Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) program, providing current and aspiring athletic leaders with doctoral-level preparation rooted in strategic leadership and Christian principles. The first cohort will begin classes…
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Copay Assistance Is Meant To Defray Patient Drug Costs. Some Insurers Keep It Instead.
By Daniel Chang Jul 7, 2026 For years, Larry Gruber used coupon cards from a drugmaker to help him meet his insurance plan’s out-of-pocket maximum, reducing his cost for psoriatic arthritis medication to $0 for the rest of the year. This year, his new health insurer, Oscar HMO of Florida, pocketed the coupon card and…
Read MoreAcross Texas, Action Starts Close to Home
Beautify Texas Newsletter Save the Date: Regional Trainings in Kemah Keep Texas Beautiful is heading to the Gulf Coast for an upcoming regional training. These gatherings are a chance to connect with KTB staff, fellow affiliates, and community leaders working to keep Texas clean and beautiful. Kemah Regional Training November 17, 2026 More details are…
Read MoreUSDA makes American children healthier, agriculture stronger with more farm to school investments
View as a webpage / Share Office of Communications | press@usda.gov Department awards second cohort of grants, completes year of record-breaking funding (Washington, D.C., July 7, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the second cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, completing the largest ever single-year financial investment in the history of…
Read MoreJefferson County Adopts Community Wildfire Protection Plan
BEAUMONT, Texas — Jefferson County officials, local fire service representatives, community partners and Texas A&M Forest Service formally signed and adopted the Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan during a ceremony today held at the Jefferson County Commissioners Court in Beaumont, Texas. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a framework for helping communities prepare for…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health names new president for Mount Pleasant hospital
(MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today that Kurt DeVaney has been named president of CHRISTUS Health Mount Pleasant, bringing a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic growth and community engagement to the ministry. “Kurt is an exceptional leader who understands that outstanding healthcare begins with strong relationships with Associates, physicians and the communities we are blessed to serve,” said…
Read MoreKen Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud. “Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a thriving republic, and with the authority…
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