How Trump and Texas Could Finally Transform U.S. Health Care
By Tom Banning, CEO/EVP of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians America’s health care system is stuck in the past and long overdue for transformation. Despite remarkable advancements in medical science and technology, its structural foundation remains frozen in time, built on mid-20th-century policy decisions that prioritized hospital construction and highly specialized care over preventive,…
Read MoreTexas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 4, 2025 “Texas Republican Party sues state to end open 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 for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s…
Read MoreNew Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Receives $10,000 Grant from State Farm ® to Purchase Needed Equipment
Donation made in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council and announced in time for Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day New Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that it is one of 150 volunteer fire departments across the nation, and one of only seven in Texas, to receive a $10,000 grant through the…
Read MorePRESERVATION TEXAS TO ACQUIRE HISTORIC TEXAS HALL IN TEHUACANA TO ESTABLISH STATEWIDE PRESERVATION INSTITUTE
TEHUACANA, TEXAS — Preservation Texas has announced that it has signed a contract to purchase historic Texas Hall in Tehuacana, a monumental four-story limestone building that is one of the most endangered historic landmarks in the state and the birthplace of Trinity University. The purchase includes the 10-acre “College Hill” campus surrounding Texas Hall and…
Read MoreBBB Resources to Help Older Adults
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 7, making it an ideal time to ensure the seniors in our lives have the resources they need to stay safe and informed. Scammers constantly shift tactics to exploit older adults, but with the right tools and awareness, anyone—regardless of age—can stay one step ahead. BBB has collected key resources…
Read MoreOrange County felon charged with federal drug and gun violations
BEAUMONT, Texas – An Orange, Texas, convicted felon has been charged with federal drug and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Mario Peeples, 35, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him…
Read MoreNew grant supports the use of trees and forestry in watershed protection plans
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation grant, aiding communities in implementing active watershed protection plans. The grant will support up to 15 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of watershed protection plans previously approved by the Texas Commission on…
Read MoreTEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS APPROVES GRANTS TOTALING OVER $16.5M, DESIGNATES FOUR NEW CULTURAL DISTRICTS
New Cultural Districts Approved in Austin, Kerrville, and Odessa On September 4, TCA Commissioners approved funding of 1,099 grants in the first funding round for fiscal year 2026. The grants total over $16.5 million and will go to nonprofits and units of government in 133 Texas cities. These grants include the Arts Create program, which…
Read MoreCenterPoint Energy kicks off National Preparedness Month by highlighting its emergency readiness and urging customers to be prepared and create emergency plans
CenterPoint maintains severe weather plans year-round to support customers and communities and encourages everyone to have a plan and practice that plan Houston — Sept. 4, 2025 — As part of National Preparedness Month in September, CenterPoint Energy is reaffirming its commitment to safety and resiliency by spotlighting the extensive emergency preparedness efforts the…
Read MoreVoices of Veterans: Senior Airman Charles Lackey Shares His Story of Service in the United States Air Force
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Senior Airman (SrA) Charles Lackey who served in the U.S. Air Force. Born in…
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