Former state Rep. Lon Burnam eyes lawsuit after arrest during meeting on voting site cuts
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2026 Former Democratic state Rep. Lon Burnam, who was arrested Tuesday during a heated Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting about a plan to slash polling locations for the midterm elections, was released from jail around midnight. “I didn’t get home until after midnight, and I’m old,” he…
Read MoreJames Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics”
By Kayla Guo, Gabby Birenbaum and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2026 ARLINGTON — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico proposed a sweeping economic agenda on Wednesday that called for repealing recent GOP tax cuts for the wealthy and enacting universal childcare, among other policies meant to lower everyday costs. “We have an…
Read MoreSecretary Rollins Proclaims National Farmers Market Week, Calls on Americans to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers
Proclamation encourages Americans to celebrate by visiting their local farmers markets and recognizing the farmers and ranchers who feed our Nation (Washington, D.C., August 5, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a proclamation (PDF, 365 KB) recognizing National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2026, calling on Americans to make the…
Read MoreGilmer Athlete Breaks Record at AAU Junior Olympic Games
A Gilmer, TX track and field athlete, Chandler Else, broke an AAU Junior Olympic Games Record at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 5, 2026. Else broke the 10 year-old Boys 200m record with a time of 25.03. The record was previously set by Omar Thomas out of Florida in 2021. The…
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Collin County man sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas
PLANO, Texas – An Anna man has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Pedro Rodriguez, 36, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a…
Read MoreNational Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding Texas’ 23rd Congressional District to its target list, the third red-leaning, Hispanic-majority U.S. House seat to make it onto national Democrats’ radar ahead of November. In adding the seat to its “Districts in Play” list, the House…
Read MoreDPS Calls on Texans to Help Keep Students Safe This School Year
AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your child from school,…
Read MoreAgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet
AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet Texas Crop and Weather Report – by Kay Ledbetter Cattle prices still have room to go up, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) With…
Read MoreHONDO RODEO FEST AND BULL RIDING ICON J.B. MAUNEY’S BUCKTOWN LAUNCH NEW ATHLETE PATHWAY TO HONDO’S MILLION-DOLLAR STAGE
Partnership expands opportunity across the sport as BuckJam Season 2 champion Daniel Keeping earns invitation to compete at Hondo Rodeo Fest Phoenix STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Aug. 5, 2026) – Hondo Rodeo Fest announces a new partnership with Bucktown, the athlete-first bull riding organization founded by two-time PBR World Champion and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney,…
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