Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 17, 2025 “Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court” 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…
Read MoreTDLR Shuts Down Three Massage Establishments in Midland and Round Rock Where Human Trafficking Suspected
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a 12-month emergency closure order effective Sept. 8, 2025, for three massage establishments for suspected human trafficking. These establishments owned by Larry D. Williams were ordered to halt operations and they are prohibited from operating a different massage establishment at the locations for…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Mariana Allison, APRN, AGNP-C, to Tyler
Tyler, Texas (September 16, 2025) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding pain management services in Tyler with the addition of Mariana Allison, APRN, AGNP-C. “My care philosophy is to treat every person with the same dedication and commitment as I would my own family and friends,” Allison said. “I chose a career…
Read MoreJefferson County man sentenced to federal prison in connection with postal carjacking
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for a carjacking offense in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jody Lee Bass, 35, pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on…
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKS PRESIDENT TRUMP, USDA, AND DOI FOR BOLD MOVES TO IMPROVE WILDFIRE RESPONSE
“President Trump, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Interior Secretary Doug Burnam are taking bold, decisive action that protects our rangelands, our forests, and most importantly, the families who call rural America home. For too long, Washington’s outdated rules and slow walking have put lives, ranches, and entire communities at…
Read MoreWERE ADAM AND EVE THE FIRST?
John 21: 25 “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.” By Van Yandell In many cases we must consider not only what the Bible says but…
Read MoreCar seats save lives
TxDOT is urging parents to correctly restrain child passengers amid rise in unrestrained deaths Download video September 16, 2025 ATLANTA – Texas parents will do anything to protect their child – like checking under the bed for monsters at night or researching all the ingredients in baby food. But one of the most effective ways to…
Read MoreProjected Surge in Uninsured Will Strain Local Health Systems
By Sam Whitehead and Renuka Rayasam September 17, 2025 RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — Jake Margo Jr. stood in the triage room at Starr County Memorial Hospital explaining why a person with persistent fever who could be treated with over-the-counter medication didn’t need to be admitted to the emergency room. “We’re going to take care…
Read MoreTexas State fires professor accused of trying to incite political violence in video
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2025 “Texas State fires professor accused of trying to incite political violence in video” 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…
Read MoreLina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won’t seek reelection
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2025 “Lina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won’t seek reelection” 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 Tribune’s…
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