The relentless push for data centers is raising our power bills and polluting our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way. By Michi Trota Bill Gates recently made headlines by suggesting that climate change is no longer a priority, but the American public begs to differ.   No matter how much tech billionaires try to…

By Aneri Pattani January 7, 2026 NEW ORLEANS — Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on complex medical cases. People who’d been battling addiction for decades. Chronic-pain patients on high doses of opioids. Sex workers and people living on the street. “Many of my patients are messy, the ones that don’t know if they…

By Natalia Contreras, The Texas Tribune January 9, 2026 This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. In an about-face, Dallas County Republicans last week decided against hand-counting ballots in Texas’ March primary, saying they weren’t able…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 8, 2026 The U.S. House passed a three-year extension of expired Affordable Care Act subsidies on Thursday, with a band of 17 Republicans — including Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Edinburg — joining with the chamber’s Democratic minority to approve the measure. The issue of the ACA…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune January 9, 2026 Like many internationally trained physicians in the United States, it took years before Duncanville surgeon Anil Tibrewal could call Texas home. Fifteen years of medical training to be exact. While the U.S. usually requires international medical graduates to complete a second medical residency in this country,…

By Natalia Contreras and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 9, 2026 This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a…

January 8, 2026 NTCC Foundation scholarship applications are officially open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Anyone who plans to attend NTCC for the Fall 2026 semester should consider applying online at ntcc.edu/scholarships. Applications are due March 23rd. “Foundation scholarships are provided by individuals, companies and other types of organizations and vary in amounts. While we…

As we look ahead to 2026, small business owners everywhere are setting goals to grow sustainably, strengthen customer relationships, and build workplaces that attract top talent. A new year presents the perfect opportunity to evaluate your operations, recommit to your mission, and align your strategies with trust, purpose, and success. Below are 10 strategic resolutions…

National recognition spotlights Bentonville’s culture, outdoor recreation and strategic destination storytelling   BENTONVILLE, ARK. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Bentonville was recently named the No. 1 destination on Travel + Leisure’s list of Top Places to Travel in 2026, solidifying the city’s growing reputation as one of America’s most dynamic travel destinations.   Travel + Leisure…