Seven Summer Safety Solutions to Protect You from the Texas Heat
June 24, 2026 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks presents seven tips to help park visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty that Texas offers. In 2025, 169 heat-related incidents were…
Read MoreTexas must pay millions to fix errors in Bluebonnet school materials, contract shows
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 The Texas Education Agency must spend up to $8.4 million in taxpayer money to correct thousands of errors in learning materials that drew national scrutiny for their inclusion of Bible stories. That funding will pay for printing and shipping new materials as well as disposing of…
Read MoreTensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
By Brandon Mulder, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute. In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything…
Read MoreThere’s still time to enroll for Summer classes
June 24, 2026 Students still have time to register for NTCC’s Summer II five-week term, which begins July 13. A variety of face-to-face and online classes remain available, offering flexible options for students looking to earn credits this summer. Click here to view the schedule. Courses are available in many of NTCC’s most popular academic…
Read MorePresident Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing Regenerative Agriculture; Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers
Washington, June 25, 2026 – On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule, a landmark action that will help farmers voluntarily capture new value from regenerative agricultural practices through biofuel markets. The announcement builds…
Read MoreSAU System Board of Trustees convenes for June meeting
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/25/2026) The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 25, at the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, opened his report with updates on several university initiatives. The Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program continues to grow,…
Read MoreBig Brothers Giving Back mentoring group hosting fundraiser fish fry June 26-27
By Phillip Williams The Big Brothers Giving Back organization, a volunteer group of men who mentor boys, will hold a fund-raising fish fry June 26-27. The event is set from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. both days at the organization’s facility at 1002 Texas 154 West, near Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative. For a $15 donation, the menu…
Read MoreCelebrate America’s 250th anniversary at NTCC
June 25, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College will commemorate a once-in-a-generation milestone with a patriotic campus celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of American independence. The celebration will be held Thursday, July 2, from 12-2 p.m. at The Eagles Nest. NTCC students, faculty, staff, and veterans are invited to attend as the college honors those who…
Read MoreLithium in East Texas: The Next Energy Opportunity?
By Manuel Reyes, D.E.D. and Cecilia Cuellar, Ph.D. This Hibbs Outlook examines the role of lithium in the modern economy, the growing interest in East Texas lithium resources and the potential economic implications for the region. For more than a century, East Texas has been closely tied to the nation’s energy economy. The discovery of…
Read More9 Days Until 250
In just 9 days, communities across the country will come together from sea to shining sea for a once-in-a-generation celebration and commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary — honoring our shared history, culture, and future. At the center of that national moment is America’s Block Party, an invitation for Americans everywhere to take part —…
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