TSTC Process Operations graduate determined to give his daughter a good life
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Cooper Blair is a recent Process Operations graduate from Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus. Throughout his education, his primary motivation has been his three-year-old daughter, Emerson. “She makes me proud every day,” Blair said. “I want to give her a good life.” Before he enrolled at TSTC, Blair, of Beckville, struggled…
Read MoreWe found how stressed Americans are across work, life, finance and health – scored 1-50
A new survey shows that half of Americans are experiencing financial stress, alongside pressures from work and school. Research from health insurance comparison service iSelect reveals that money, work, and lifestyle challenges are among the leading sources of daily stress. The study surveyed more than 1,000 people across the United States to reveal what’s causing the most…
Read MoreWild Spring Dunes update
A major development being built in Rusk County is Wild Spring Dunes, a 2,400-acre world-class golf resort and residential community located near Mount Enterprise. As of early 2026, the project is in an active phase of construction and “grow-in,” following a preview period that began in late 2025. Current Status & Timeline Preview Play (Current):…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industry
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune January 5, 2026 McALLEN — U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz promised to explore new ways for migrants to work legally in the construction industry. The Edinburg Republican announced on Monday her plans to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor, after South Texas builders voiced frustration with how…
Read MoreHere’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot
BY CARLA ASTUDILLO AND MARÍA MÉNDEZJAN. 6, 2026 Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3. Here are all of the candidates who have filed for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, according to the Secretary of State. Voters in each primary will choose which candidates they want to represent their party in the November general election.…
Read MoreOutlook forecasts $2.97 per gallon national average; $2,083 in household gasoline spend
DALLAS, TX, January 6, 2026 – GasBuddy®, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, today released its 2026 Fuel Price Outlook, forecasting the yearly national average price of gasoline to fall back below $3 per gallon for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The yearly U.S. average is projected…
Read MoreIn this East Texas county, you need a membership to drink at a bar. That may soon change.
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune January 6, 2026 ANGELINA COUNTY — The Country Club sits in an unincorporated area between Lufkin and Huntington on U.S. Highway 69. The nondescript white building is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Inside, neon BudLight signs flash in the dark building. Lights hang over competition-grade…
Read MoreOlder Americans Quit Weight-Loss Drugs in Droves
By Paula Span January 6, 2026 Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. “We tried exercise,” like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. “And 39,000 different diets.” But 5 pounds would come off and then invariably reappear, said Bucklew, 75, a public transit retiree in Ocean View, Delaware.…
Read MoreOn the Hook for Uninsured Residents, Counties Now Wonder How They’ll Pay
By Christine Mai-Duc and Claudia Boyd-Barrett January 6, 2026 In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California’s Placer County provided limited health care to some 3,400 uninsured residents who couldn’t afford to see a doctor. For several years, that number has been zero in the predominantly white, largely rural county…
Read MoreFOR COWTOWN ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Jan. 5, 2026 – First comes Christmas, then New Years and then the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. When residents of North Texas get back into the swing of things after the holidays, their minds promptly turn to the next celebration of the year, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.…
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