By Jessica Shuran Yu, María Méndez and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “Bill allowing private citizens to sue over abortion pills gets initial OK in the Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Bram Sable-Smith September 2, 2025 Amy Frank said it took 17 hours on the phone over nearly three weeks, bouncing between her insurer and her local hospital system, to make sure her plan would cover her husband’s post-surgery care. Many of her calls never got past the hold music. When they did, the hospital…

MAGNOLIA, AR (09/03/2025) Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce that Caroline Rankin will serve as the 2025-26 Mulerider, one of the most cherished and recognizable traditions at the University. As the official student ambassador and rider of Molly Ann, SAU’s beloved mule, Rankin will represent the University at athletic events, community gatherings, and campus…

By Darius Tahir September 2, 2025 John McGing couldn’t reach a human. That might be business-as-usual in this economy, but it wasn’t business; he had called the Social Security Administration, where the questions often aren’t generic and the callers tend to be older, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable Americans. McGing, calling on behalf of his son,…

Industry Veteran to Lead Texas’ Construction Materials Association into Next Era of Growth   AUSTIN, Texas [September 2, 2025] – The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) has appointed Andrew S. Pinkerton as its new President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Pinkerton brings more than 22 years of experience in the construction materials industry – most recently as…

LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland It would be wise to understand that Satan knows what he is planning, and since he hates all true Christians, lulling his enemy to sleep has always been an effective tactic of war. We might not understand all the specific lies and strategies designed to confuse our minds,…

By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Sept. 2, 2025 “Some Texas counties replace touchscreen voting machines after Trump order” 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,…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Sept. 2, 2025 “In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…