By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Aug. 27, 2025 “Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting” 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…

ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Killeen Veterans Job Fair at, September 4 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 54 employers actively seeking…

By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Aug. 27, 2025 “Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract with HOAs without commissioners’ OK under bill heading to Abbott” 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…

TYLER, Texas (August 26, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler received the Texas Veterans  Commission Silver Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award for its commitment to  ensuring the academic success of veterans and the military-connected community. “This recognition reflects our success in providing robust support services and also highlights the  Military and Veterans Success…

LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland When discussing the rapture happening before the second coming of Christ, I and II Thessalonians are familiar letters that find their way into the conversation. The word “rapture” itself is not in the English Bible, however, it comes from the Latin Vulgate’s translation of the Greek verb “harpazô”…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas General Land Office (GLO), in partnership with Rockbridge and the Alamo Trust, Inc., announced the acquisition of the Menger and Crockett Hotels in San Antonio— two prominent properties that have not been available for purchase in decades and sit directly adjacent to the Alamo grounds. This transformative opportunity will…

SHERMAN, Texas – A Carrollton man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Traylan Xavier Mosley, 21, pleaded guilty to advertising child pornography and was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison by U.S. District…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Crockett felon has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Clifford Heniser, 35, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson on August 26, 2025.   According to…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Nacogdoches felon has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jonathan McArthur Brewer, 55, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of…

The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act was pitched as simplicity itself: fewer loan programs, tighter borrowing limits, and a return to what President Trump called “responsible” lending. But in practice, it has redrawn the American higher education map. The law slashes lifetime federal borrowing to between $31,000 and $57,500 – barely enough to cover…