WHITEWATER, WI (07/09/2025)– Ashley Melton from Gilmer, TX, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 17, 2025.   Approximately 1,500 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.   Melton graduated with the following degree: Communication Sciences and…

Frankfurt am Main, 15 July 2025 – The Japanese automotive industry installed a total of about 13,000 industrial robots in 2024. This is an 11% increase compared to the previous year and the highest level recorded since 2020. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Japan is the world´s predominant robot…

We have trouble in our village, local to global. Our village state leaders have gone to great extremes to prohibit life-saving health care for less than 0.5% of our family.  Why is that so? For decades, our medical community has provided testosterone and estrogen as well as plastic surgery upon request, and hormones for premature…

AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the senators who will serve on the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding: The Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding will include: Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Chairman Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, Vice Chair Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston Sen. César Blanco, D-El Paso Sen.…

By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Stephanie Armour July 14, 2025 Doctors, hospitals, and health insurers for weeks issued dire warnings to Republican lawmakers that millions of people would lose health coverage and hospitals would close if they cut Medicaid funding to help pay for President Donald Trump’s big tax and spending bill. But…

View as a webpage Veterans Health Care July 14, 2025 Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans In the wake of natural disasters like tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, fires, and hurricanes, Veterans and their families need to know VA is here to help. Here are resources available to you. Read full story Find out how to apply for…

Nearly 100 Bus Operators, Customer Service Representatives Unanimously Choose Local 988  (HOUSTON) – Bus workers at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 988. The new Teamsters work for joint employers, Transdev Transportation and REM Services, and provide transportation for the airport’s rental car center. “Teamsters play an…

By Kayla Guo and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “Attorney General Ken Paxton requests death row inmate Robert Roberson be executed Oct. 16” 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.…

By Hayden Betts and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2025 “Kerr County search and rescue operations paused again on Monday due to rain” 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…