Martin appointed district engineer of TxDOT Atlanta District
New role effective November 1 Download video here November 3, 2025 ATLANTA – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would like to announce that Katie Martin, P.E. has been selected as the new Atlanta district engineer. In her new position, Martin will oversee the planning, design, building, operation, and maintenance of the state transportation system for the…
Read MoreThe Three Numbers Every High School Student Should Know
Ask any teenager what numbers they’ve memorized, and you’ll likely hear the same answers: a phone number, maybe a locker combination, and if you’re lucky, their Social Security number. But there’s another number—just as critical—that few are asking teens to learn. The “Lifestyle Number” This number represents the annual cost of the lifestyle a…
Read MoreTGCA PreSeason State Basketball Poll 11-3-2025
November 3, 2025 Texas Girls Coaches Association Pre-Season State Basketball Poll Class 1A 1T. Nazareth 1T. Broaddus 2. Saltillo 3. Jayton 4. Zavalla 5. Neches 6. Eula 7. Abbott 8. Texline 9. Irion 10. Brookeland Class 2A 1T. Martins Mill 1T. Nocona 2. Farwell 3. San Saba 4. Panhandle 5. Lipan 6. …
Read MoreBrookshire Grocery Co. to Donate $500k to Local Food Banks Impacted by Government Shutdown
Tyler, Texas (Nov. 3, 2025) – In response to growing community needs, Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is donating $500,000 to local food banks serving communities where its stores operate in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. BGC is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting hunger relief efforts across its market area. This significant contribution…
Read MoreTexas voters: iVoterGuide provides in-depth coverage of November 4 select school board, ballot measures and special election candidates
‘The chance to elect people who will stand up for our Judeo-Christian values continues throughout 2025’ AUSTIN, Texas — Special elections hold greater significance due to typically lower voter turnout, meaning each vote carries more weight in shaping the outcome. In order to equip voters with the most up-to-date information, iVoterGuide (iVoterGuide.com), the nation’s premier Christian voting…
Read MoreTDLR joins other states in coordinated enforcement effort against unlicensed contractors
November 3, 2025 AUSTIN – During a recent one-week undercover sting in the Corpus Christi area, investigators from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) found a total of 57 violations, mostly by unlicensed electricians and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors who offered to perform unlicensed work. The sting was part of a national enforcement…
Read MoreUT Tyler Students Earn “Speak Off” Scholarships
TYLER, Texas (November 3, 2025) – Three students at The University of Texas at Tyler earned scholarships for their presentations in the inaugural “Speak Off” contest, hosted by the UT Tyler Department of Communication. The contest was designed to help UT Tyler undergraduates polish their presentation skills and earn scholarships, provided through the generosity of…
Read MoreCost-share program available to help prevent Southern Pine Beetle threats
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering landowners financial and technical assistance through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. Applications for this cost-share program are open now and will close on Jan. 31, 2026, at midnight. Eligible landowners can receive technical and financial assistance to reduce the threat of future Southern Pine…
Read MoreDAR America 250! Scholarships – $25,000 Each for Ten Students – Accepting Applications Nov. 1 Through Jan. 31
Ten $25,000 scholarships for students studying American history will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between November 1, 2025 and…
Read MoreJudicial conduct ballot proposal would expand Abbott’s growing influence over courts
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune November 3, 2025 On Tuesday, Texas voters have their last opportunity to decide whether the state should change the makeup of the group that disciplines judges. Advocates say it’s an overdue strengthening of the state’s judicial accountability systems, but opponents worry it will give Gov. Greg Abbott undue power…
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