Published: August 19, 2025 Kilgore College Workforce Development–Health Sciences will host a graduation ceremony Thursday, Aug. 21, to honor students who successfully completed Summer 2025 credential programs. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Van Cliburn Auditorium. Graduates will be recognized from the following programs: Phlebotomy Clinical Medical Assistant Sterile Processing Pharmacy…

The CPRIT grant supports expanded access to breast, cervical and liver cancer screenings in 25 counties   BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Thousands of uninsured and underinsured women in rural Texas will soon have access to potentially lifesaving cancer screening and prevention services, thanks to a newly awarded $2.5 million grant.   The grant, awarded to the Texas A&M…

By Dr. Billy Holland Last week, we began a conversation about our current position in the biblical prophetic timeline. We touched on the subject of the Anti-Christ and the Rapture, and this week I want to delve into a little more detail. As you know, there are many books on this subject, and they all…

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued an emergency order suspending the licenses of two behavior analysts in Fort Bend County because they failed to report to law enforcement that one of their employees may have sexually assaulted a child in their care. TDLR suspended the behavior analyst licenses of Brittany…

DENISON – On August 18, 2025, at 11:40 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on FM-1417 and Refuge Rd in Grayson County. A preliminary investigation indicated that a 2025 Toyota Tundra was traveling eastbound on Refuge Rd and a 2021 International Concrete Mixer was traveling northbound on FM-1417.…

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune Aug. 19, 2025 “Confusion reigns as Texas colleges scramble to comply with ban on in-state tuition for undocumented students” 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…

AUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), authored by Senate Local Government Chairman Senator  Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) in response to the devastating July 4th flood disaster in Kerr  County and across Central Texas, passed the Texas Senate unanimously, with 26 senate bi partisan joint authors. SB 3 designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor…

By Texas Tribune Photo Team, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends” 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 Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas Senate quickly passes several bills on second special session’s first day” 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…

AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the fourth cadet class of The Texas Emergency Management Academy in San Antonio has officially begun. 25 cadets have embarked on their eight-month journey in this first of its kind program in the nation operated by TDEM. The Academy provides comprehensive training for…