Living historians at Washington-on-the-Brazos entertained and educated large crowds at the site’s grand re-opening in November. Lone Star State’s official agency for historic preservation celebrates completion of largest-ever project, honors WWII veterans, expands downtown revitalization efforts  AUSTIN, Texas — The 2025 tale of the tape is in, and the Texas Historical Commission recorded a year of major achievements. But one…

A report published by Barron’s on Friday pointed out some of the negative effects that artificial intelligence (AI) could have on the Social Security Administration (SSA), which is already facing a funding gap as early as 2033. Read more: Social Security Could Be Under Threat From AI

Bowie County   I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune December 17, 2025 Final rules for Texas’ private school voucher program recently clarified that families interested in sending their children to private pre-K could receive an estimated $10,800 per year, the same amount designated for most other participants. But the benefit may not radically transform Texas’ early childhood learning…

By Inside Climate News, The Texas Tribune December 23, 2025 This story is published in partnership with Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. INGLESIDE — The rediscovery of an ancient settlement site, sandwiched between industrial complexes on Corpus Christi Bay, has…

Gilmer native Sally Greene has been appointed to the North Carolina Historical Commission. Gov. Josh Stein appointed her to a six-year term on the 11-member board. The commission supports the work of the state’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Founded in 1971 as the North Carolina Department of Art, Culture and History, the department…

By Bram Sable-Smith and Andrew Jones December 23, 2025 ALEXANDER, N.C. — Aubreigh Osborne has a new best friend. Dressed in blue with a big ribbon in her blond curls, the 3-year-old sat in her mother’s lap carefully enunciating a classmate’s first name after hearing the words “best friend.” Just months ago, Gaile Osborne didn’t…

As the dust settles on the wrapping paper and the last of the leftovers find their way into the fridge, Upshur County and the surrounding East Texas region can look back on a Christmas season that was as vibrant as it was traditional. From the piney woods of Gilmer to the oil derricks of Kilgore,…