UT Tyler Ranked in Top 200 Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs in U.S.
TYLER, Texas (September 28, 2026) – U.S. News and World Report ranked The University of Texas at Tyler’s School of Nursing among the nation’s top 200 undergraduate nursing programs, placing it in the top 22% of accredited baccalaureate programs in the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2025–2035, employment for registered …
Read MoreSisters in Fire introduces students to wildland firefighting careers
MANOR, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the sixth annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 26 in Manor, giving students an opportunity to experience wildland firefighting and natural resource careers through hands-on training. Twenty-eight participants from eighth through 12th grade across 13 counties attended the event. Sisters in Fire introduces students to wildland firefighting…
Read MoreWINNSBORO LIVE RETURNS October 10 WITH BRIAN CHANCE AND JASON WALDON AND THE ALIBIS
9/28/26 City celebrates Autumn Trails with a night of Texas music under the stars Winnsboro, Texas – The Winnsboro Live concert series returns October 10, with a full evening of Texas music at the Jack Cross Pavilion — one of the marquee nights of Winnsboro’s month-long Autumn Trails celebration. Brian Chance opens the show, followed…
Read MoreTexas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say
By Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas Tribune September 26, 2026 Texas candidates have targeted the state’s Latino population earlier and more intensely this election cycle, signaling how critical the bloc is to both parties amid critical races along the border and beyond, a panel of analysts said Saturday during The Texas Tribune Festival. “You’re seeing state…
Read MoreDelayed voter applications highlight the difficulties of registering in Texas, experts say
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Sep 25, 2026 at 8:29pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Texas’ backlog of…
Read MoreKIMBELL ANNOUNCES 2027 EXHIBITIONS
Treasures of the Pharaohs from the Egyptian Museums in Cairo and Luxor, and Gainsborough Masterpieces September 28, 2026 FORT WORTH, TX— The Kimbell Art Museum today announced two special exhibitions for 2027: Treasures of the Pharaohs in the spring, followed by Thomas Gainsborough opening in the fall. The Kimbell will be one of only two…
Read MoreTexas lieutenant governor: Who is running and what to know
By Renzo Downey and María Méndez, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about the candidates running for statewide seats, The Texas Tribune is sharing information about the Republican, Democratic and third-party candidates. For more information on midterms and the voting process, check out our election resources here. About…
Read MoreCuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 PHARR — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar stood quietly near the back of a community center. Every now and then, he would turn to pose for a photo. It was the end of August as Cuellar watched the progressive political group, LUPE Votes, announce its endorsements for…
Read MoreWeapons and Whiskey Tickets Now Available to the Public!
Tickets Now Available To The Public! You’re invited to Weapons and Whiskey, where you’ll get up close and personal with weapons and historic artifacts from the Alamo while tasting whiskey and enjoying light bites at Bohanan’s. 💥 🥃 Guests at this event will enjoy whiskey tastings from an array of Texas distilleries, as well as handcrafted…
Read MoreTexas ‘grows’ organic agriculture through education, research and opportunity
From dairy to cotton, producers explore organics with Texas A&M AgriLife support programs – by Kay Ledbetter Growing organic in Texas has never been easier. Much of that is due to the hard work of growers and their collaborations with Texas A&M AgriLife to build the state’s organics industry. Texas leads all states in organic…
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