Texas Education Agency taking over Lake Worth, Connally and Beaumont school districts
By Jaden Edison and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune December 11, 2025 The Texas Education Agency is replacing the elected school boards of the Beaumont, Connally and Lake Worth school districts, Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced Thursday. State law allows Morath to either close a campus or appoint new leadership if at least one school…
Read MoreA Lubbock County commissioner announced his congressional campaign. Then he was removed from office.
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune December 12, 2025 LUBBOCK — A West Texas county commissioner with aspirations for higher office was ejected from his seat this week, after the county judge accused the commissioner of violating the Texas Constitution — the latest twist in a yearslong feud between the two Republicans. Judge Curtis…
Read MoreAllegations against a legendary’s football coach’s son fracture a North Texas town
By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune December 12, 2025 CELINA – Sasha Follett and her 14-year-old daughter shivered beneath the North Texas stadium lights, but the brisk temperatures did not chill the fervor for their beloved Celina Bobcats. At an away game before Thanksgiving, Celina High School fans packed the stands in the team’s trademark…
Read MoreWise Winter Weather Tips for Your Family Yard
When Old Man Winter comes, calling, homeowners need to keep everyone in the family – including your pets—safe. Follow these wise winter weather tips from the TurfMutt Foundation. • Bring Pets Inside: Dogs and cats should be kept inside during cold weather months. Wipe their paws and bellies after they’ve been outside, and check for…
Read MoreTexas A&M System Earns Top Credit Ratings as It Issues 2025 Bonds
Dec. 11, 2025 BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System has again received the highest possible credit ratings from the nation’s major rating agencies as it issues its 2025 Revenue Financing System bonds. Moody’s Ratings, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings each assigned top ratings to the System’s new 2025A and…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service offering $1.2 million in grants to promote community forestry
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is offering over $1.2 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to enhance community forestry initiatives throughout the state. Grants will help build capacity for community forestry through workforce development, outreach, canopy enhancements and other unique project ideas. The Community Forestry Grants program is designed to…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announces the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Regional Coaches of the Year for Cross Country
THSCA recognizes outstanding Cross Country coaches from across the state for their accomplishments SAN MARCOS, TX (December 11, 2025)– The THSCA and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance have released the regional Coach of the Year honorees for cross country. Go to www.thsca.com/coty to access list of 2025-26 Regional Coach of the Year Honorees. THSCA members are offered a…
Read MoreLocal Students to Graduate from UT Tyler
TYLER, Texas (December 11, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler will recognize fall 2025 degree candidates during UT Tyler’s Fall 2025 Commencement December 12-13. Ceremony Information Location: R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center Dates & Times: Friday, December 12, 2025 9 a.m. CST – School of Nursing 1 p.m. CST –…
Read MoreHigher EDge Conference Boosts Partnerships for Workforce Readiness
Austin, Texas – More than 500 people attended the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s annual conference this week as Texas continues to foster partnerships for student success in every region of the state. The Higher EDge conference was a great opportunity for attendees to discuss programs and ideas on strengthening higher education pathways from workforce certificates to doctoral degrees. More than 60 panelists spoke in sessions on topics specific to this year’s conference theme: From Classroom to Career. Examples…
Read MoreJefferson County felon sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for firearms violation
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Groves convicted felon has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Alvaro Montrell Bethea, 46, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 180 months in federal…
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