Faculty panel: Texas A&M wrongly fired professor after gender lesson
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune November 22, 2025 Texas A&M University did not have good cause to fire Melissa McCoul, an English professor thrust into the spotlight after a video of her discussing gender identity circulated online and drew political backlash, a faculty committee unanimously found in a new report. The university fired McCoul…
Read MoreGive a Piece of Historic Texas this Holiday Season
November 21, 2025 Texas Historical Commission Rings in Holiday Season with Unique Gift Offerings AUSTIN, Texas—With holiday shopping in full swing, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has launched its online store TexasHistoryGifts.com featuring unique offerings available for purchase online and at historic sites across the state. The highlight of the season is “A Culinary Journey…
Read MoreTJC Apache Belles preparing to perform in 76th annual Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
WHO: Tyler Junior College Apache Belles WHAT: Rehearsal and departure for the 76th annual Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade WHEN/WHERE: • Rehearsal time: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in the Apache Belles studio at the Ornelas Center for Band, Apache Belles & Dance, located on the TJC central campus • Departure for Houston: 7 a.m. Wednesday,…
Read MoreDO “FILES” HAVE CREDENCE ANYMORE ?
DO “FILES” HAVE CREDENCE ANYMORE ? by JAMES A. MARPLES ***************************** ************************** I have read numerous news articles pertaining to the Jeffrey Epstein files. Personally, I have gotten sick of the word “files” in recent years. Do “files” in the traditional-sense even exist anymore? When I was growing-up in the late 1960’s and early…
Read MoreUnion Hill Bulldogs Crush Chester in Playoff Rematch
The Union Hill Bulldogs flipped the script Friday night, storming past the Chester Yellowjackets with a commanding 76–30 victory in the UIL 6-man football playoffs. Just two months ago, Chester had handed Union Hill a humbling 51–6 defeat. But under the bright lights of postseason play, the Bulldogs showed resilience and firepower, turning the tables…
Read MoreNTCC to offer new “Elevate the Holidays” culinary series in downtown Daingerfield
November 18, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Culinary Arts program is bringing its expertise to downtown Daingerfield with a brand-new continuing education series, Elevate the Holidays, set for December 2-4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The hands-on classes will take place at 104 Webb Street, in the building formerly home to Mugshots restaurant. The three-evening series…
Read MoreUpshur Area Amateur Radio Club Supports “Faith Family Freedom” Foot Race with Critical Communications
Event Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 GILMER, TX: The Upshur Area Amateur Radio Club (UAARC), a fully volunteer-run nonprofit organization, will serve the community by providing essential communications support during the upcoming Faith Family Freedom foot race on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Licensed amateur radio operators from UAARC and the local Amateur Radio Emergency Service…
Read MoreDr. Emmanuel Lee Launches Concierge Health of Austin, Redefining Personalized Primary Care
Austin, TX – November 7, 2025 — Award-winning family physician, Dr. Emmanuel Lee is proud to announce the opening of his new private practice, Concierge Health of Austin. Located in Rollingwood, this innovative concierge medicine clinic offers a highly personalized, patient-first approach to primary care, designed to empower individuals to take control of their health…
Read MoreCommissioner Miller Addresses Texas Beekeepers Association Convention
Commissioner Miller Addresses Texas Beekeepers Association Convention TDA Supports the Producers and Pollinators That Keep Texas Agriculture Thriving AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller spoke at the 2025 Texas Beekeepers Association Annual Convention today in Waco, Texas in support of local beekeepers and honey producers. The event is the premier event in the state…
Read MoreRoadwork Report Week of November 23 – November 29
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…
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