Smith County man sentenced to federal prison in human trafficking conspiracy
TYLER, Texas – A Tyler man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a human trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Michael Anthony Martinez, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal aliens and was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison by…
Read MoreTexas Agriculture Commissioner Backs USDA Investment in Regenerative Agriculture to Make America Healthy Again
“As Texas Agriculture Commissioner and steward of a top healthy school meals program, I am proud to help lead the Making America Healthy Again movement. MAHA is more than a slogan—it’s a promise. I stand with the Trump Administration in our shared commitment to improving the health of every American. The $700 million regenerative agriculture…
Read MoreTyler Resident Presents Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase
TYLER, Texas (December 10, 2025) – Pedro Gallardo of Tyler, a senior economics and finance double major at The University of Texas at Tyler, recently presented as a student researcher for the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research as part of the institute’s Fall 2025 Student Research Showcase held at UT Tyler. His project,…
Read MorePalestine Resident Presents Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase
TYLER, Texas (December 10, 2025) – Sara Maldonado of Palestine, an honors student at The University of Texas at Tyler, recently presented as a student researcher for the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research as part of the institute’s Fall 2025 Student Research Showcase held at UT Tyler. Her project, “Educational Pathways in East…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Police ‘Sweeps’ of Homeless Camps Are Worse Than You Think
As more and more communities criminalize homelessness, I want to share what it’s actually like to have the police take all your earthly belongings. By Carrieann Smith Police “sweeps” of homeless encampments aren’t what you think — they’re much worse. I know, because I’ve been a victim of one. The Supreme Court ruled last year that unhoused people…
Read MoreColin Allred Enters TX-33 Race to Continue Fighting for the Community That Raised Him
MSNOW’s Rosa Flores: “When was the last time a politician set ego aside for the greater good? Well, it just happened here in Dallas – with Colin Allred exiting the U.S. Senate race.” DALLAS — Colin Allred is being recognized across Texas and the nation for putting people ahead of politics — focusing on lowering…
Read MoreTexas Demographic Center: Final Vintage 2024 Population Estimates – Now Available!
We are pleased to announce the release of the final Vintage 2024 Population Estimates for counties and places in Texas. Our population estimates are available by age, sex, and race/ethnicity for July 1 of each year from 2021 through 2024, as well as for January 1, 2025. Additionally, you’ll have access to a customization…
Read MoreSFA Gardens Lecture to Feature Maples
SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 pm on January 8 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches. Jennifer Tucker, owner of Jensfarm Maples, will discuss “Everything You Wanted to Know about Maples, But Were Afraid to Ask.”…
Read MoreCarlos Rodriguez: Tracking disease to protect populations
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory expert turns diagnostic tests into disease surveillance Every test sample that comes through the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, tells part of a story — about the health of animals, the environment and the humans they impact. Carlos Rodriguez, informatics and epidemiology program director at TVMDL, turns those data points…
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces Special Donation Offer and Receive THREE Texas-sized Gifts this Christmas
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to “give the gift of Texas history” to any history buff or fan of the Lone Star State this holiday season. Also, from now through Tuesday, December 16, donate $100 to Save Texas History…
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