4 Days until Independence Day – watch nationwide celebrations LIVE!
You don’t have to be in the front row to be part of history. In just 4 days, Americans across the country will gather for concerts, block parties, fireworks, and community celebrations as we recognize our nation’s 250th anniversary. Whether you’re joining an event in person or celebrating from home, there are more ways than…
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday shut down President Trump’s attempt to reverse a 170-year-old constitutional right that gives American citizenship to babies born to undocumented immigrants. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said that children born on American soil to undocumented parents are…
Read MoreCatholic bishop seeks information on “wildly disturbing” ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is working to gather information on Sunday’s arrest of a nun as she was walking to church in McAllen, calling circumstances behind the actions by federal immigration agents “wildly disturbing.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja,…
Read MoreSecretary Rollins Announces Program to Support Small- and Mid-Size Beef Processors
(Washington, D.C., June 30, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments. Under SPUR, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $500 million in payments to eligible entities to support stronger and…
Read MoreRunning with purpose: SAU alumni build a business and a ministry one race at a time
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/30/2026) For Briston and Carley Rains, running is more than a sport. It is a career, a calling, and a ministry. The two Southern Arkansas University graduates are the owners of Texas Outlaw Running, a company that hosts, markets, and operates running events across the country, with 70 races a year and growing.…
Read MoreNearly 73,000 Texas Education Freedom Accounts to Receive Initial Funding July 1
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced that nearly 73,000 Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) will receive initial funding tomorrow, July 1, serving families taking part in the state’s new school choice program. “As we launch the nation’s largest year-one school choice program, our office is committed to helping families find the education…
Read MoreKC athletic director helps lead women’s flag football to official NJCAA championship sport status
Kilgore College Athletic Director Dr. Courtney Pruitt played a key role in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s decision to elevate women’s flag football to championship sport status, making it an official NJCAA sport beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. Pruitt, who serves as the NJCAA Women’s Flag Football Sports Chair, helped guide the sport’s…
Read MoreDenton County man sentenced to federal prison for committing three armed robberies of banks in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN, Texas – A Denton man who committed three armed robberies of banks in the Denton County area, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jonathan Mark Fleming, 41, pleaded guilty to bank robbery and was sentenced to 78 months in federal…
Read MoreDPS Stepping Up Enforcement for America’s 250th Birthday
AUSTIN – As Texans gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday. To keep everyone safe more Troopers will be out on the roads, including for the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 2-5.…
Read More🏈 Celebrating 250 Years of America!
June 30, 2026 For 157 years, college football has helped shape the leaders, traditions and communities that define our nation. As America celebrates its 250th birthday this week, we celebrate the game’s enduring contributions to the fabric of our country. The National Football Foundation is proud to protect and promote college football and the values…
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