Judge will allow Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher case
By Colleen DeGuzman and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2026 HOUSTON — A federal judge on Thursday said he will allow Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office to excuse itself from representing acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s office in a lawsuit alleging religious discrimination in the new school voucher program after a dramatic fallout between…
Read MoreTyler city employees are bringing their newborns to work
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2026 TYLER — More than a dozen infants have “retired” from Tyler city government since 2021. The infants’ contributions to the city are celebrated with a retirement party and special recognition from the mayor and city council when they leave. Many return in the months or years…
Read MoreDemocratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido toured with bandmate convicted of child sex crime
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — South Texas Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido performed with a bandmate who is a registered sex offender convicted of indecent contact with an 8 year old girl, drawing renewed scrutiny from his Republican opponent. Pulido is challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th…
Read MoreTyler embraces a families-first approach as it grows faster than any other East Texas city
By Jess Huff and Apurva Mahajan, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2026 TYLER — It was 5 p.m. on a Tuesday, and dozens of children had flocked to Bergfeld Park with their parents to get their wiggles out on the jungle gym and swings. Kingston Gallegos, 5, dropped his mom’s hand to start a game…
Read MoreTickets on sale for 2026 Kilgore College Rangerette Revels
Published: March 25, 2026 Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Kilgore College Rangerette Revels, the world-famous dance team’s annual spring showcase. This year’s performances are scheduled for Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m.; and Wednesday through Saturday, April 8-11, at 7 p.m. each evening. All performances will…
Read MoreTwitty & Lynn bring country music legacy to Whatley Center Stage on Friday, April 24
April 2, 2026 The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will welcome a night of country music history as Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn take the stage for a special performance that celebrates the legendary sounds of their families. The event is sponsored by the NTCC Foundation. Tre Twitty, grandson…
Read MoreSpace Launch Delta 45 Supports Artemis II Historic Mission
View Online April 2, 2026 | By Space Force 2nd Lt. Christian Malaniak, Space Launch Delta 45 Yesterday evening, NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched from the Eastern Range at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, with four astronauts bound for lunar orbit. This historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of…
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Op-Ed: Open Letter to People of the United States of America
To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history. Despite its historical and geographical advantages…
Read MoreHands-on telehealth helps reach rural Texas communities
By The Daily Yonder, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2026 A shipping container in Fort Davis is at the center of a new experiment in bringing telehealth to an aging rural population. Perched in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, Jeff Davis County faces steep barriers to care. Nearly one in five residents lacks reliable…
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