By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2025 “Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding” 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 —…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2025 “Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state” 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…

By Atirikta Kumar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2025 “Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods” 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…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2025 “Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff” 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…

August 08, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety As backpacks are slung over shoulders and school bells ring once again, AAA Texas is sounding the alarm: “School’s Open – Drive Carefully!” With thousands of students walking, biking, and riding to class, the roads around schools are about to get busier—and more dangerous. Crashes remain one of the leading…

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…

(Round Rock, TX) – The Texas State Troopers Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to today’s graduating class of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Training Academy. DPS held a graduation ceremony for the 123 recruits of Class A-2025 on Friday in Austin. This was the department’s 178th graduating class. After months of intense physical and academic preparation,…

By Daniel Chang and Sam Whitehead August 8, 2025 MIAMI — GOP lawmakers in the 10 states that refused the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion for over a decade have argued their conservative approach to growing government programs would pay off in the long run. Instead, the Republican-passed budget law that includes many of President…

Texas A&M Health pharmacist explains kratom, a plant-based compound with opioid-like effects and unpredictable risks   BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Kratom, a botanical supplement native to Southeast Asia, is often used for its ability to induce opioid-like euphoria, depending on the dosage. Although it is currently legal to purchase at CBD and smokes shops in the United…