By Mackenzi Klemann, Stateline September 21, 2026 Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office. The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy,…

DENTON, Texas – FEMA announced nearly $12 million in grant funding to Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. This funding will empower community leaders to take decisive steps to protect infrastructure and people from future disasters. This funding aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy, which calls for a new, risk-informed…

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Fall has arrived. This is not earth shattering news but very welcome news if you have been living in 95 degree plus heat. For those of us who have we are welcoming cooler temperatures. Autumn can be several weeks of happy weather but by the time it ends we know what…

News from Southern Arkansas University MAGNOLIA, AR (09/21/2026) The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 26, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day. The festivities will wrap up with…

By David Hilzenrath Sep 18, 2026 When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat a set of rare autoimmune diseases, agency experts argued that would be a mistake, according to FDA records. One problem cited: The manufacturer had provided only “limited safety data.” As it often does,…

By Aneri Pattani Sep 21, 2026 “I can’t tell you which of my patients is likely to die by suicide in the next six months,” says Paul Nestadt, a psychiatrist and medical director at the Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention. That’s why he prefers universal approaches to preventing suicide, such as reducing access to…

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2026 Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned. The revelation comes on the heels of a chaotic wildfire season that has continued through the summer. Lawmakers learned about…

By Sneha Dey and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2026 Reporting Highlights Increase in costs: Houston ISD is spending millions to pay for academic reforms, including more staff, higher salaries and new equipment. At half of the district’s schools, HISD spent an extra $700,000 per campus and about $2,200 more per student.  Dropping…

September 21, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.23/g higher than a year ago. The national average price…