July 1, 2026 From Mount Pleasant to Dallas, NTCC alumnus Yair Vega is building a successful career in the electrical industry while staying focused on lifelong growth. Yair, a graduate of Mount Pleasant ISD and the Northeast Texas Community College Electrical Technology program, joined NTCC’s electrical program as a first-year student at Mount Pleasant High…

By Kevin Hardy and Jonathan Shorman, Stateline July 2, 2026 Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Donald Trump, who has sought to reset Washington’s relationship with the states. While the party out of federal power has always pushed its agenda in statehouses, Democrats across the country have…

Only 3 days remain until Independence Day and America’s historic 250th anniversary celebration! As communities across the country prepare to gather for America’s Block Parties and local celebrations, we’re excited to announce an unforgettable night of music, entertainment, and generosity to kick off the holiday weekend. You’re Invited to the Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show…

By Daniel Leckie America’s fight against hunger has long centered on one question: Are people getting enough food? That narrow focus is no longer enough — and thankfully, the federal government is starting to take action. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) just invested millions of dollars in an…

    Improving efficiency: Nation’s plant breeders discuss emerging technologies Texas A&M breeders, students connect with industry at National Association for Plant Breeding meeting June 25, 2026 – by Kay Ledbetter Plant breeders in all career stages, from job-seeking graduate students to established industry professionals, recently gathered at the National Association for Plant Breeding conference on the Texas A&M University campus.The…

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service, joined by officials from The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M AgriLife, state elected officials and local community leaders, broke ground July 1 on a new regional office in Nacogdoches. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant investment in East Texas emergency response capabilities and forest stewardship. The new…

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(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in June, 4.2% more than in June 2025. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June. Receipts from the sectors mainly affected by business spending were mixed…

Wed, Jul 1 at 9:20 AM On July 2, the Alamo will proudly reopen the restored Paseo del Alamo, the site’s historic connection to the San Antonio River Walk. Originally completed in 1981, the Paseo del Alamo was designed to connect the Alamo to the River Walk, linking the state’s #1 and #2 tourist destinations in…

July 1, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the results of the national Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW), which was held in Des Moines, Iowa. The five-day workshop and competition offers public safety education training to state police officers from across the country and allows officers to put their presentation skills…