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Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

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By Gabby Birenbaum and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune December 8, 2025 U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, on Monday filed to run for U.S. Senate, scrambling the Democratic field after teasing her potential entry for months. Crockett, a second-term congresswoman, has skyrocketed to fame through viral spats with Republicans and as a frequent presence in…

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Commissioner Sid Miller Praises Trump for $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program  

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The following statement may be attributed to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller: “With the massive agricultural trade deficit left behind by the Biden Administration, sharply rising input costs, and actions from foreign nations like China leaving key commodities such as soybeans unpurchased or undercut, our farmers have been left to shoulder the burden. Today’s announcement…

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Tobin Redwine ’08 ’14: Saving the art of storytelling

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The legacy of a former student, advisor and professor For 15 years, Tobin Redwine ’08 ’14, Ph.D., shaped how students in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences understood and shared stories. As an agricultural communications and journalism professor, advisor and mentor to many, Redwine showed that good stories don’t just inform, they connect people…

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The Texas High School Coaches Association Announces the Walmart Academic All-State Teams for Football

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SAN MARCOS, TX (December 8, 2025) – The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Walmart are proud to announce the 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Football. The Academic All-State Award honors senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment both in the classroom and in competition. To access list of Academic All-State Team recipients: https://www.thsca.com/academic-all-state/ As one of…

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Galveston County man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking cocaine through the Eastern District of Texas

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BEAUMONT, Texas –A Dickinson man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking cocaine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Anthony Wayne Brown, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and was sentenced to 162 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone…

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California Families Spend $80 Million a Year on Electricity for Newborns 

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From nightlights to formula machines, the cost of powering a baby adds up. California tops the nation in total energy spend, while smaller states like Wyoming and Vermont spend under $1 million. Parents in California are collectively spending more than $80 million a year on electricity for newborns, according to new analysis from Compare the…

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TDEM Honors Recipients of 3rd Annual Distinguished Staff Awards

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 |  December 8, 2025  | AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) celebrated the devotion of the agency’s staff members at the third annual Distinguished Staff Awards, recognizing exceptional achievements and contributions that have significantly enhanced emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, disaster response and recovery across Texas. “The Distinguished Staff Awards represent more than…

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