Blood donors get Rowdy with Carter BloodCare’s exclusive Cowboys shirt
It’s time to Cowboy up to help others, and Carter BloodCare is kicking off football season with sporty style. As thanks for giving blood with Carter BloodCare in September, each donor will receive a Dallas Cowboys T-shirt, while supplies last. The “Let’s Get Rowdy About Donating Blood” tee is an exclusive appreciation gift for Carter BloodCare…
Read MoreGet a CLUE about the insurance history of a home or car
Get a CLUE about the insurance history of a home or car Español Need more information before you buy that home or car? Check its insurance history by getting a CLUE report. What’s the report? It’s the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange or CLUE report. It shows claims filed for homes and cars for the past seven…
Read MoreMexican national previously deported five times, sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully returning to the United States
TYLER, Texas –A Mexican national illegally living in Longview, has been sentenced for unlawfully returning to the United States, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Refugio Jara-Palafox, 45, pleaded guilty to illegal reentry following removal and was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge…
Read MoreTickets for Randy Rogers Band on Sale Aug. 22
Band to Open UT Tyler Cowan Center Big Country Series Oct. 3 TYLER, Texas (Aug. 21, 2025) – Public tickets for the legendary Texas act, Randy Rogers Band, go on sale Friday, Aug. 22, at The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. The multi-platinum selling group will open…
Read MoreTexas Teen Cruz Hooper to Represent the United States at Grappling World Championships in Greece
Thirteen-year-old Cruz Hooper has been named to Team USA and will represent the United States at the 2025 UWW Grappling World Championships in Loutraki, Greece. He is among a select group of youth athletes competing in the international event, scheduled for November 1–4 and featuring contenders from more than 30 countries. Hosted by United…
Read MoreBBB Gaming Study. High Stakes Hidden Risks
From 2022 to mid-2025, Better Business Bureau® received nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming. Some scam reports involved outright theft, while business complaints showed a pattern of unclear terms and consumer misunderstandings. In some cases, consumers lost tens of thousands of dollars. With billions of dollars…
Read MoreCherokee County career criminal sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation
TYLER, Texas –A Jacksonville convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Eric Pryor, 52, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison by U.S.…
Read MoreHurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.” 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…
Read MoreUT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “UT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests” 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…
Read MoreHill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes” 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,…
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