By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2025 “Texas again trying to restrict the bathrooms transgender people can use” 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…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2025 “Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing” 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…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Carl Wayne Hite, Jr., 41, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison by U.S.…

July 24, 2025 Posted by: Neely Tucker Share this post: —This is a guest post by Zoe Herrera, an intern in the Office of Communications. It also appears in the July-August issue of the Library of Congress Magazine. What would you have found along American roadways in the latter half of the 20th century? The…

Dear Editor:   All affected by the floods are in our thoughts and prayers.   Texas, please pray the little prayer at www.theladyofallnations.info every day, and for those who know how, the Holy Rosary as well.   Thank you.   Sincerely,   Matthew R. Dunnigan

Community Event Alert: Blood Drive   Ore City Community Health Fair and Carter BloodCare host event to help Texas patients   Blood Drive Host: Ore City Community Health Fair Date: 8/11/2025 Time: 4:00:00 PM – 7:00:00 PM Address:  Ore City High School Health Fair Carter BloodCare Bus #100 Rebel Street Ore City, TX 75763 Sign Up…

By Emily Foxhall and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2025 “Texans will pay higher power bills as clean energy development slows because of tax credit cuts, economists say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

Free A1C testing on successful donations in August $15 e-gift card for coming to give Aug. 1-28   DALLAS, July 24, 2025 — The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood products…

Kathleen Phillips explores the timeless struggles of parenting with faith and reflection   BRYAN, Texas – Parents often receive abundant advice on raising children—until they turn 18. But what happens after that? Kathleen Phillips’ new book, “Love out of Control: Meditations for Parents of Adult Children” (published by WestBow Press) steps into this gap, offering…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2025 “Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid” 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,…