By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2025 “Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees” 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…

August 5, 2025 TDA supports the state’s largest nursery gathering AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are excited to participate in the 2025 Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) EXPO, scheduled for August 5–7 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.   “As a former…

August 7, 2025 Pictured: Juan Benzor speaks on behalf of the Work4College students. The NTCC Work4College Program celebrated the end of summer with its annual appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 6th. Work4College donors, supervisors, students and their families attended the event in the Student Union Building. This is the 11th year of the program, and…

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Aug. 6, 2025 “Texas Senate OKs stricter limits on city, county property tax revenue” 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 — a…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 6, 2025 “Texas youth camps tell lawmakers they need better coordination, emergency plans during disasters” 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 Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 6, 2025 “Increased attention on Texas House Democratic leader Gene Wu comes with more anti-Asian insults” 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…

Seeks to Continue Fighting for Upshur County Taxpayers GILMER, TX – Upshur County Commissioner Jay W. Miller today announced his intention to seek re-election, pledging to continue fighting for taxpayers, protecting local resources, and delivering common-sense leadership for Upshur County. “Serving the people of Upshur County has been an incredible honor,” said Commissioner Miller. “Whether…

DALLAS, TX — A sophisticated money laundering operation that moved more than $2.9 million through U.S. -based bank accounts after using emails that posed as known businesses and other wire fraud, has led to 29 first-degree felony indictments against 15 individuals. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) led the investigation which centered around a…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Silsbee convicted felon has been charged with carjacking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Justin Keith Colley, 37, was named in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him…

SHERMAN, Texas – A Dallas man has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Deldrick Damond Lewis, 40, was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine following a three-day trial before…