Only 5 days remain until Independence Day and America’s historic 250th anniversary celebration! Across the country, neighbors, families, and communities are coming together to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for an event to attend, there’s still time to be part of the celebration. Where Will You Celebrate This Weekend?…

June 29, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized as the Best Business Climate in the nation for the fourth year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 2026 Annual Rankings Report.   “Texas is where new ideas flourish, jobs grow, and Texans prosper,” said Governor Abbott.…

June 29, 2026 AUSTIN – Fourth of July is always special at Texas State Parks, but the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has provided some memorable programming for this year’s holiday. Join Texas State Parks in celebrating America 250 with a patriotic themed event near you. Double-check the calendar as…

TxDOT and ODOT to share data to improve mobility and safety June 29, 2026 AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced the successful execution and implementation of a bi-state data sharing agreement designed to enhance traffic operations, improve traveler information,…

Celebrate America 250 in Texas! Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Especially Texan: The Liberty Bell Tour of 1915 Explore the historic 1915 tour of the Liberty Bell across the United States. From July 5 to November 25, 1915, the bell made 275 official…

A new analysis of FBI crime data has revealed the Texas cities recording the highest number of criminal offenses, with Houston reporting more than 224,000 offenses in the latest available city data. The study, analysed by Compare the Market, examined FBI crime statistics across Texas, ranking cities by the total number of reported offenses, including…

How to Be Happier in Life By: Stan Popovich Many people search for happiness in big achievements, but it often comes from simple, everyday moments. Learning how to focus on what matters most can help improve your quality of life. What Is Happiness? Everyday terms: Happiness is feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life. It…

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Dion Nissenbaum, Votebeat Jun 29, 2026 at 5:00am EDT This news analysis was originally distributed in Votebeat’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up to get future editions, including the latest reporting from Votebeat bureaus and curated news…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 29, 2026 Forced to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state edict to erase “political” messages from their streets, some Texas cities are finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride and their LGBTQ+ communities. In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags. Dallas recently unveiled…

Health Inequities This is the first story in a two-part series by Public Health Watch examining maternal health deserts in East Texas. In the second part, women share their stories of delivering without adequate support. HEMPHILL, Texas — Sarah Gipson knew something was wrong when the normally chatty sonogram technician fell silent and called for…