From: Jack Stallard  jack.stallard@news-journal.com LONGVIEW – Listed is the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association Class 6A All-State Softball Team for the 2026 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and sportswriters around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: Michele Hyden, Pearland PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Michaela Landers, Waxahachie FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Madalyn Guzman,…

July 06, 2026AUSTIN, Texas – Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for April 2026 reported in the tables below came from 158,173 oil wells and 83,387 gas wells. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately…

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. AUSTIN – Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 5 to the Mitigation State Action Plan for a 30 day public comment period. This amendment introduces the new Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) — a strategic effort designed to ensure mitigation funding continues to…

By Susan Jaffe Jul 7, 2026 Jude Pare and his partner, Diane Tix, live in rural Minnesota until temperatures dip below freezing, when they take refuge in Arizona for the winter. While away, their mail is forwarded. But Pare, 77, said he didn’t receive any warning from his Medicare prescription drug plan that his $0…

By Paul Cobler and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2026 Texas can continue enforcing a law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages after the U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to intervene.  Senate Bill 2420, which was supposed to take effect Jan. 1, establishes age verification requirements…

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 Texas community colleges have struggled with enrollment over the past 15 years as many high school graduates opted to go straight into the workforce, but a new report points to signs of the campuses pivoting to stay relevant. More students are graduating from Texas high schools,…

By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 State lawmakers are exploring prohibiting foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, elevating a niche fertility issue into a larger battle over immigration and birthright citizenship, surrogacy experts say. The Texas Senate health committee will hear testimony on Wednesday about potentially banning foreign nationals from contracting with…

Public comment period open July 3 – Aug. 3 July 6, 2026 AUSTIN – Help shape the future of Texas roadways by sharing your thoughts on the new 10-year transportation plan. From neighborhood sidewalks to projects that transform daily commutes, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants to hear what investments matter most.  As Texas continues…

BATON ROUGE – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Avoyelles Parish to help Louisianians continue their recovery from Tropical Storms Arthur that occurred June 17-18. Residents and business owners in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes can visit the center in Mansura to get in-person help applying for federal assistance, learn about…

BATON ROUGE – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Louisiana homeowners and renters in four parishes who sustained damage from Tropical Storm Arthur that occurred June 17-18. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes. FEMA may be able to help with…