USPS highlights its legacy of service and commitment to innovation   DALLAS — The Postal Service will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26. To celebrate the organization’s rich history of connecting people, communities and businesses, USPS will hold a series of special events this week and highlight other activities, including licensed merchandise, digital…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Livingston man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jerry Wayne Akins, II, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 235 months in…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Tomaas Herron Stittem, 29, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 140 months in federal…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Putnam County, Indiana man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for production of child pornography in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Tristan Kalobbe Martin, 29, pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison…

‘Take Two Cameras and Call Me in the Morning – Volume 1’ combines photography with a mission of wellness LAS CRUCES, N.M. – When retired nurse E. Gary Gum traded in his stethoscope for a camera, he found a new way to offer comfort and care. His debut book, “Take Two Cameras and Call Me…

July 02, 2025 AUSTIN –– Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for April 2025 reported in the tables below came from 159,160 oil wells and 82,673 gas wells. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately…

By Marina Schauffler July 22, 2025 When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS taint their home’s well water, they wondered how their health might suffer. They had consumed the water for decades, given it to their pets and farm animals, and used…

July 18, 2025 AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ civilian labor force achieved another new record high of 15,850,100 after adding 10,800 people over the month and marking 60 of 62 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 237,800 people. Texas added 198,300 jobs over the year for an annual nonfarm growth rate of…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A federal inmate has been sentenced to additional time in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Kerry Wayne Feaster, 49, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison by…

Austin, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is committed to ensuring veterans and their families have access to the benefits and services available to them for each chapter of their life. That’s why TVC has compiled resources for veterans ages 55 and older in one place. Additionally, those just retiring from military service should…