Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills
By Colleen DeGuzman and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “Texas Republicans revive effort to further restrict abortion pills” 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,…
Read MoreTexas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk” 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…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott announces over $146 billion Texas transportation investment
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce major investment to support transportation needs August 22, 2025 ATLANTA – Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion relief projects to meet the demands…
Read MoreEast Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal” 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. Subscribe to The Y’all —…
Read MoreRoadwork Report Week of August 24 – August 30
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…
Read MoreCowboys defeat Falcons
By Elwyn Henderson The 0-2 Dallas Cowboys took on the 0-2 Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium in Irving Friday night in the third and final preseason game of 2025. NFL teams will be off next weekend before opening the season the following week. The game went back and forth and when the 4th quarter clock…
Read MoreNTCC celebrates August 2025 graduates
August 21, 2025 Pictured: Noah Pettey delivers the student response at graduation. Northeast Texas Community College celebrated its Summer 2025 commencement on Friday, Aug. 15th at 7 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. There were 83 students who graduated, earning six Associate of Arts degrees, 14 Associate of Applied Science degrees, two Associate…
Read MoreAAA Texas: Statewide Gas Prices Remain Lowest for Late August Since 2021
By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe August 21, 2025 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents less when compared to this day last week and…
Read MorePick Your Own Muscadines at SFA Gardens’ Jimmy Hinds Park
Nacogdoches, TX-Get ready to pick your own muscadines on August 29 from 8 am-noon at SFA Gardens Jimmy Hinds Park on East Austin Street. Hinds Park is home to a collection of 66 varieties of muscadines, and once a year, SFA Gardens shares the harvest with the community. Muscadines are great for making jelly and…
Read MoreMexican national, unlawfully living in Longview, indicted for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm
TYLER, Texas – A Mexican national, unlawfully living in Longview, has been charged with being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Humberto Hernandez-Fornue, 43, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the…
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