By Katja Ridderbusch October 10, 2025 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A few months ago, Waynesville Police Sgt. Paige Shell was about to give up hope of getting better. The daily drip…

By Ayden Runnels and Nicholas Gutteridge, The Texas Tribune Sept. 18, 2025 “Texas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…

October 8, 2025 TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), in partnership with the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD), proudly hosted its Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors last week at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock. The event…

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2025 “Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2025 ““My child was screaming like crazy:” West Texas parents outraged over alleged abuse of kids” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe…

By Alejandro Serrano and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Oct. 8, 2025 “Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas National Guard deployment in Illinois. Here’s what to know about the unit.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2025 “Paxton sides with Texas GOP, against secretary of state in lawsuit seeking to close primaries” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…

MELISSA, TEXAS – Local businessman and community leader Matt Thorsen today announced his candidacy for Texas State House District 67 as a Republican. The seat is currently held by Rep. Jeff Leach. Thorsen also serves as the Collin County GOP Chair for House District 67. “Texas deserves honest, conservative representation,” said Matt Thorsen. “I’m running…

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued an emergency license suspension order against an athletic trainer accused of possession of child pornography. Chad Barrett of Liberty was indicted in Liberty County and charged with two counts of possession of child pornography. Barrett’s license will remain suspended until the resolution of…