Preview the Future Military Museum in Harlingen at Temporary Visitor Center
| July 2, 2026 | Harlingen, TX – The Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Marine Military Academy (MMA) are inviting visitors to get a glimpse into a new military heritage center in Harlingen through the opening of a temporary visitor center. The site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The temporary space, located at 320 Iwo…
Read MoreAs Summer Temperatures Rise, SWEPCO Offers Ways to Manage Costs and Stay Comfortable
SHREVEPORT, La. (July 2, 2026) – Summer is bringing another round of hot and humid weather to the region, with heat index values expected to exceed 100 degrees in many communities. As customers look for ways to stay cool and comfortable, SWEPCO is highlighting available rebates, energy-saving opportunities and assistance programs that can help throughout…
Read MoreTxDOT: Driver Sober is the Winning Goal This Summer
Drivers 25 Times More Likely to Cause a Fatal Crash When Combining Alcohol and THC HOUSTON – The safest decision happens before you turn the key. Driving after drinking alcohol, using THC or mixing substances puts everyone on Texas roads at risk. With summer travel, World Cup matches and Independence Day celebrations coming up,…
Read MoreGov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the agency’s acting head, Kelly Hancock, steps down at the end of the month. Hancock submitted his resignation letter to…
Read MoreThe East Texas Yamboree Drone & Fireworks Show
The East Texas Yamboree Fireworks Show is Friday, July 3rd at the Yamboree Event Center! Yamboree Raffle Drawings at 8:45 pm, Fireworks & Drone Show 9:15 pm. Tune in to 99.1 during the event. Sponsored by Goudarzi & Young, Attorneys at Law, Gilmer National Bank, First National Bank and various other sponsors.
Read MoreBe there! Daily Taps on July 4, 2026 at the National WWI Memorial 5:00 PM EDT
Daily Taps at the National World War I Memorial will be sounded on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET in honor of all veterans who served the United States of America in uniform throughout our nation’s 250 years of history, and saluting all who continue to serve today. (Photo © Bruce Guthrie) Join…
Read MoreThis Texas teacher sent students to Nationals two years in a row. Help him do it again!
The Teachers Behind Texas History Welcome to week 4 of 10. Meet Chad Hannon Chad has sent students to Nationals two years in a row. Help his students make it three by donating today. Your donation provides immediate support for teachers to participate in Texas History Day and National History Day by offsetting travel costs,…
Read MoreTexas Historical Commission Meets with Caddo Nation Tribal Council
| July 2, 2026 | Austin, TX – The Caddo Nation tribal council and Texas Historical Commission (THC) leadership met on June 30 as part of their ongoing commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site near Alto, Texas. Topics covered during the meeting held in Binger, Oklahoma focused…
Read MoreCUTX Back to School Bash
Join us for a Back to School Bash at Credit Union of Texas on July 22nd from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. It will be an afternoon of food, fun, and giveaways! The first 75 kids will receive a backpack, and everyone can enjoy a hot dog bar, Lone Star Water Ice, giveaways, and complimentary vision screenings provided…
Read MoreBoaters Prompted to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Halt the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
July 2, 2026 AUSTIN – The Fourth of July holiday arrives soon and during the height of summer, Texans throughout the state will head out to enjoy the sun and water. During the holiday celebrations, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters, paddlers and anglers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from…
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