5 Ways to Protect Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season
By Dr. Jasmine Douglas The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for those managing addiction, it can also be the most stressful. The pressure of family, increased social events, and a general air of celebration can intensify triggers. Protecting your sobriety is paramount. Here…
Read MoreWaco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples asks federal courts to overturn right to gay marriage
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 19, 2025 A Waco justice of the peace who refused to marry same-sex couples filed a federal lawsuit Friday that asks the courts to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage nationwide. The case, filed by Judge Dianne Hensley against the State…
Read MoreJefferson County man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking meth and cocaine
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Groves man has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Darrus Dugas, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine and was sentenced to 210 months…
Read MoreAngelina County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Lufkin convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Angel Capetillo, 23, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison by U.S.…
Read MoreKingwood woman sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and firearms violation
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Kingwood convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ashley Nicole Ponce, 36, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and being a felon in possession of a firearm…
Read MoreSupport local patients during National Blood Donor Month in January
Resolve to help others in the new year by giving blood during National Blood Donor Month in January. National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of donors in building a safe, available blood supply. Blood donors make a difference for people hurt in traffic accidents, children fighting cancer, burn patients, older adults with…
Read MoreDallas County man sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl
PLANO, Texas –A Mesquite man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Arob Kolnyang, 31, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 135 months in federal…
Read MoreOp-Ed: As a Cardiologist, I Know the Dietary Guidelines Are Failing America’s Hearts
By Bret Scher, MD Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. As a practicing cardiologist for more than 20 years, I’ve watched patients do everything “by the book.” They eat according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and still see their weight climb, blood pressure rise, and heart health deteriorate.…
Read MoreUT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation
Tyler, Texas (December 18, 2025) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized UT Health Tyler for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care. UT Health Tyler was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose…
Read MoreMolecular Biologist’s ‘Love Letter to Earth’ Gives Readers a Glimpse of Life on the Red Planet in the 23rd Century
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2025 — What happens when humanity finally escapes Earth… and brings its oldest conflicts with it? In his visionary new book, Outbound: Meta Mars, award-winning author and molecular biologist Richard M. Anderson propels readers into a fully colonized Mars in the late 23rd century, where the future of civilization hinges on…
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