Work Requirements and Red Tape Ahead for Millions on Medicaid
By Jess Mador, WABE August 4, 2025 Now that the Republicans’ big tax-and-spending bill has become law, new bureaucratic hurdles have emerged for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for health coverage. A provision in the new law dictates that, in most states, for the first time, low-income adults must start meeting work requirements…
Read MoreTxDOT: Keep Kids Safe by Driving Kind and Courteous
Safety Tips for Driving in School Zones and Around Buses AUSTIN – As children across the state gather school supplies, say goodbye to summer and prepare for a new year of classes, Texas drivers are also getting ready for school traffic to return. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing driving tips…
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER SID MILLER URGES ELIGIBLE TEXAS PRODUCERS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY RELIEF
August 4, 2025 “I would like to thank President Donald J. Trump, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator David Richardson, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for their prompt and ongoing support of Texas following the recent disaster. FEMA’s decision to make three Texas counties and nine neighboring counties eligible for…
Read MoreKC set to award 212 degrees, certificates at summer graduation Thursday
Published: August 4, 2025 Kilgore College will celebrate its summer graduates with a commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in Masters Gymnasium. A total of 199 graduates will be awarded 212 degrees and certificates at the ceremony, which will recognize students completing certificates as well as those earning Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of…
Read MoreTexas-Wide Bus Tour Kicks Off in Mt. Pleasant at NXG
The AEM Manufacturing Express is officially in the equipment manufacturing capital of America: Texas. And nothing demonstrates the impact and potential of the equipment manufacturing industry like a brand-new manufacturer! The AEM Manufacturing Express was honored to be a part of such a historic day for NXG Truck Bodies and celebrate with its entire team! The AEM…
Read MoreSafety features scheduled to be added along three highways
August 4, 2025 ATLANTA – Safety features are scheduled for roadways in Panola and Upshur counties, according to plans awarded in July by the Texas Department of Transportation. “This project includes over 25 miles of roadway in these two counties. The safety features to be added on driveway culverts are designed to reduce the severity of…
Read MoreNational Museum of the Pacific War Announces August Events Focused on Education, Reflection, and History
Fredericksburg, TX – This August, the National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) will host a series of educational and commemorative events designed to engage students, families, and the broader community in meaningful exploration of World War II history. From hands-on learning for homeschoolers to solemn remembrance on the anniversary of the atomic bombings, these programs offer a…
Read MoreGov. Abbott responds to House Dems fleeing the state
GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT August 3, 2025 Real Texans do not run from a fight. But that’s exactly what most of the Texas House Democrats just did. Rather than doing their job and voting on urgent legislation affecting the lives of all Texans, they have fled Texas to deprive the House of the quorum necessary to…
Read MoreDeep Staff Cuts at a Little-Known Federal Agency Pose Trouble for Droves of Local Health Programs
By Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News and Henry Larweh August 1, 2025 A little-known federal agency that sends more than $12 billion annually to support community health centers, addiction treatment services, and workforce initiatives for America’s neediest people has been hobbled by the Trump administration’s staffing purges. The cuts are “just a little astonishing,”…
Read MoreThe IRS says churches can now endorse candidates. That could give Texas pastors more power than ever.
By Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report and Report for America Aug. 4, 2025 “The IRS says churches can now endorse candidates. That could give Texas pastors more power than ever.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
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