Hunt calls for debate with Cornyn, Paxton in Senate GOP primary
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025 U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt on Thursday called for a debate between the three leading candidates in Texas’ Republican Senate primary, arguing that voters should hear from the candidates beyond the millions they are spending on paid advertising. Hunt, R-Houston, launched his Senate bid earlier this month,…
Read MoreTexas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025 The state program intended to give additional exposure to businesses owned by women, minorities and disabled veterans seeking state contracts was frozen by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ office this week, the latest instance of Republican state officials targeting a program perceived as promoting diversity,…
Read MoreYour Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025 FLOYDADA — Every fall, when the air starts to chill and the nights get longer, the small town of Floydada becomes saturated in a hue of orange. The town’s welcome sign is surrounded by large pumpkins, stacked for the ideal fall photo op. Smaller pumpkins…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott under pressure to use emergency funds for looming SNAP crisis
By Terri Langford, Stephen Simpson, Lindsey Byman and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025 With the federal government at a standstill and some red states offering up money for food assistance, Gov. Greg Abbott faces pressure to authorize the release of emergency state funding — a move he has done before — to…
Read MoreTexas Division of Emergency Management Announces New Assistant Chief for TDEM Region 8
AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today the selection of Paul Gunnels as Assistant Chief for TDEM Region 8 (Central Texas). This area of the state covers 30 counties. “In this role, Assistant Chief Gunnels continues his honorable career serving Texans before, during, and after disaster strikes,” said Texas Emergency Management…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas to Celebrate Grand Opening of New West Loop Clinic
39095-UT HEALTH-West Loop Ribbon Cutting Invite-INVITE New facility expands access to urgent, primary and pediatric care for growing West Tyler community Tyler, Texas (October 30, 2025) — UT Health East Texas will celebrate the grand opening of its new clinic and urgent care facility on Tyler’s West Loop with a ribbon-cutting and community open…
Read MoreSWEPCO and NLTCC Team Up to Power Northwest Louisiana’s Growth
SHREVEPORT, La. (October 30, 2025) — Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) continues to support economic development in Northwest Louisiana through its ongoing partnership with Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC). This year, the SWEPCO Foundation provided $15,000 to NLTCC to help strengthen programs that connect students with career opportunities and support the region’s long-term…
Read MoreGood Gracious! Gilmer Walmart Supercenter Set to Celebrate Re-Grand Opening
Store to reopen Friday with expanded customer-focused features and offerings WHAT: On Friday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m. Walmart will welcome the Gilmer community to a celebration at the newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter located at 1102 US Hwy. 271 N. The Gilmer Supercenter will hold a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community event afterwards that…
Read MoreMany Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.
By Olla Mokhtar, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025 The annual window to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act opens Nov. 1, and many Texans are expected to pay more for coverage this year. Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped ACA enrollees shave off the cost of their premiums are…
Read MoreFort Worth ISD takeover was largely based on STAAR, despite plans to replace it
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune October 30, 2025 The state takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District is largely based on student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness — a testing system that came under scrutiny this year and led state lawmakers to replace it over concerns that it set…
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