I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet” as several schools around our nation are named in his honor. You…
Read MoreRichardson man sentenced to federal prison for mail theft
PLANO, Texas – A Richardson man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Sir Darius Lamar Edmondson, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen mail and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution of $3,391.31 by…
Read MoreRep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune December 15, 2025 U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, announced Monday he is withdrawing from the race for Tarrant County judge, a week after his 11th-hour decision to run for the county executive post. Veasey, who has represented North Texas’ 33rd Congressional District since 2013, filed to challenge County…
Read MoreResidents protest high-voltage power lines that could skirt Dinosaur Valley State Park
By Alejandra Martinez, Paul Cobler and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune December 16, 2025 GLEN ROSE — This small North Texas town is known for the preserved dinosaur tracks embedded in the limestone beds of the Paluxy River — evidence of prehistoric giants roaming the area over 100 million years ago. Dinosaur Valley State Park,…
Read MoreImmigrant families in Texas have gone into hiding after latest Trump administration policy
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Colleen DeGuzman and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune December 16, 2025 Sara had been preparing for a radio interview earlier this month to promote her plans to open an at-home child care center in Central Texas when she learned that a new federal immigration order rendered her ineligible for legal status.…
Read MoreOPINION: What a Difference an Administration Makes
An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller If you want proof that one person really can make a difference, you do not need to look any further than the fields, ranches, and backroads of the Lone Star State. In Texas agriculture, Washington’s decisions are not abstract. We feel them in our soil, in…
Read MoreFDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.
By Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling with depression or anxiety, you can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 24/7: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262). Postpartum Support International can help connect you with a local mental health provider at 800-944-4773 or psidirectory.com. Before giving birth…
Read MoreKilgore College names 673 students to Fall 2025 president’s, dean’s lists
Kilgore College is proud to announce that 673 students have been named to the Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements. The President’s List honors students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework (excluding developmental classes). Students named to the…
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Mexican national, illegally living in Denton County, indicted for unlawfully returning to the United States
SHERMAN, Texas – A Mexican national, illegally living in Denton County, has been charged with unlawfully returning to the United States, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ulises Rayo-Flores, 34, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas charging him with illegal…
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