Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 3, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing 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…
Read MoreBrookshire Grocery Co. Donation Campaign Raises $100,000 to Support Hill Country Flood Relief
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and its customers have raised $100,000 to support the communities impacted by the devastating floods in Central Texas. Throughout July, customers and employee-partners at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, and FRESH by Brookshire’s stores in Texas donated to the flood relief campaign by adding…
Read MoreFour complete Professional Driving Academy
July 31, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Four new students recently graduated from the program. The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training and the cost includes the DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students…
Read MoreHow a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goals
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2025 “How a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goals” 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…
Read MoreSacred Scenes Unfolding
SUNDAY August 3, 2025 {READ IN BROWSER} FEATURE MCH Performance Center Readies for New Season The new season for the Memorial City Hall Performance Center (MCH) brings an eclectic range of performances to Marshall, Texas. Kicking things off is an exclusive event with Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters at 7 p.m. on Monday, September…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Trump & Tariffs: Leveling the Playing Field
By Jim “Pappy” Moore I was a History major in college, graduating with Honors while being the leader of the University’s Honorary History Society. I had 42 semester hours of History, focused mostly on American History. One of the causes cited for The Great Depression has been the Smoot-Hawley tariffs. Those who oppose tariffs often…
Read MoreFunding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Landowners and municipalities in 33 Central Texas counties are eligible to apply for cost-share reimbursement for wildfire mitigation practices through the Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant from Aug. 1 to Sept. 12, 2025. The grant aims to reduce the risk of home loss to wildfire in Central Texas by using fuel reduction…
Read MoreTexas House panel advances redrawn congressional map that would add more GOP seats
By Eleanor Klibanoff, Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas House panel advances redrawn congressional map that would add more GOP seats” 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…
Read MoreAre You Ready Kids? From a Pineapple Under the Sea to Your Mailbox
Stamps celebrating ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ debut in Times Square NORTHEAST TEXAS — The U.S. Postal Service today issued stamps celebrating Nickelodeon’s animated children’s television show “SpongeBob SquarePants” in New York City’s Times Square. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS who designed the stamps using artwork provided by Nickelodeon, signed autographs for customers purchasing…
Read MoreRoadwork Report Week of August 3 – August 9
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…
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