August 07, 2025 Weekly Fuel Prices Report, Gas Prices Gas prices fluctuated slightly this past week. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.16, two cents higher than last week and 29 cents cheaper than this time last year. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 per gallon for regular…

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course panelists: Plan now to minimize impact if New World screwworm crosses border Start thinking about the biggest threats to the livestock and wildlife industry now. That was the advice given at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course during a panel discussion and general session talk about New World screwworm. Left…

As Postmaster of Gilmer, I’m proud to share that the United States Postal Service is inviting the American public to help shape a unique part of our nation’s cultural history — our postage stamps.   Through the newly launched Encore Stamp Campaign, the Postal Service is giving everyone a chance to vote on their favorite…

Retail businesses, beware: A new variation of the imposter scam is making the rounds, and it’s very convincing. This scam doesn’t rely on phishing emails or obvious threats, it uses conversation, trust, and insider knowledge to trick employees into handing over valuable gift card information. By posing as district or regional managers and leveraging tools…

Funding awarded to public transit programs across Texas Download video August 8, 2025 ATLANTA – The Texas Transportation Commission awarded $96 million in combined state and federal funding to enhance transit programs serving both rural and urban communities across Texas. The funding will go to transit agencies across the state, including in the Atlanta District area.…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2025 “John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton” 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…

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2025 “Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight” 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…

August 7, 2025 The Active Minds Chapter at NTCC recently received the Luke Beischel Chapter Jumpstart Award at the 2025 Conference in Washington, DC. This award recognizes chapters who embody creativity and innovation in providing mental health advocacy programming to their school communities. This award includes a $1,000 donation to the chapter and invaluable mentorship…

August 7, 2025 Pictured (from left): Drs. Pittman and McAllister Dr. Chris T. McAllister, NTCC Biology, continued his research on fish parasites on an outing from the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS) at Big Fork, Arkansas from July 30-Aug. 3, 2025.  Dr. Mac was joined by the OMBS station manager, Dr. Jeffrey Pittman, who assisted…

August 7, 2025 Christi Denney and her daughters, Clara and Adelyn, recently presented $1,500 to support the Nita DeWoody Memorial Scholarship fund. The fund provides two scholarships for non-traditional students. Pictured at the check presentation (from left) is: Clara, Christi, Adelyn and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to…