Texans defeat Colts
By Elwyn Henderson The 11-5 Houston Texans hosted the 8-8 Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston in the 2025 regular season finale Sunday. Houston entered the game knowing if they won the game and the Tennessee Titans upset the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville that they would win the AFC South for the third consecutive…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
January 5, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.33/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 29.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreFrom school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026
By Alex Nguyen, Stephen Simpson, Alejandra Martinez, Paul Cobler, Jaden Edison, Sneha Dey and Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune January 5, 2026 On top of dozens of laws taking effect on Jan. 1 and the incoming midterm elections, the new year also comes with developments on numerous policy issues affecting the state. They range from…
Read MoreStatewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
By Gabby Birenbaum, Renzo Downey, Kayla Guo, Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 2, 2026 2025 was a jam-packed year in Texas politics. It began with the election of a new House speaker for a regular legislative session that saw Gov. Greg Abbott secure his landmark private school voucher program and Republicans…
Read MoreCity of Gilmer Election Cycle
City of Gilmer Election Cycle (Jan 2026): The City of Gilmer has updated its election information for 2026. Applications for a place on the ballot for Councilmember Districts One, Four, and At-Large will become available on January 14, 2026. View Gilmer Election Details
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Start Your New Year Right
By Jim “Pappy” Moore I am a guy who observes life and comments on it. As we age, we see the world differently. As we look back on the arc of our life, we see that we don’t seem to be as “important” as we once were. When we held high positions, when we had…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 4A All-State Volleyball
LONGVIEW – Division I state champion Decatur landed the two top honors in voting for the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Volleyball Team for the 2025 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: Stormi Snider, Decatur…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 3A All-State Volleyball
LONGVIEW – Division 1 champion Goliad and Division II champ Boyd took top honors in voting for the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Volleyball Team for the 2025 season. The state champs shared Coach of the Year and Player of the Year honors. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations…
Read MoreNavy Veteran And Author Calls Attack In Venezuela “Abuse Of Power”
In a post on social media Saturday morning, Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured and flown out of the country after a large-scale US strike. Maduro’s whereabouts are currently unknown but the administration claims he will reportedly be transported to New York to face charges in a Manhattan federal court. According…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 2A All-State Volleyball
Iola’s McKown player of the year LONGVIEW – Iola outside hitter Shaylee McKown, who led the Lady Bulldogs to a state championship, was the Class 2A player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A all-state volleyball team. McKown had 17 kills and seven digs in leading Iola (48-5) to a…
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