July 10, 2025 The 2025 Discovery Kids College kicked off this week in a big way! NTCC is buzzing with youthful energy as 109 students ranging from ages 6 to 16 participate in a variety of engaging classes. The two-week program includes the following classes: The Amazing Race Art 101 “Mic Drop” – The Mini…

By Eleanor Klibanoff and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it.” 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…

July 10, 2025 Funeral Services Education at Northeast Texas Community College is one of the college’s largest and fastest-growing programs. Instruction is almost completely online, with students being placed in hands-on internships in their own communities across the country. The experience culminates with a clinical week on the NTCC campus prior to graduation, where students…

July 10, 2025 Pictured: Chad Elledge and Hayden Luker, with Texas Heritage National Bank, advise Work4College students on their technology budget during the Money Matters financial literacy event. Students in the NTCC Work4College Program participated in the Money Matters financial literacy simulation fair this Thursday in the Student Union Building. The event, sponsored by Texas…

The former senior Costa Rican official has been charged, arrested, and is pending extradition to the United States on international drug trafficking charges   SHERMAN, Texas – A former Costa Rican government official and judge has been charged with federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R.…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “Texas Tech University System leader says he will retire this year” 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…

“President Trump’s visit to Kerrville comes at a crucial time as Texans are suffering from historic and devastating flooding. This is the leadership Texans know to expect from President Trump: present, proactive, and ready to act when disaster occurs.   President Trump is committed to strengthening emergency response efforts so that what happened in the…

By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “AG Ken Paxton announces $2.9 million fundraising haul in first 12 weeks of Senate campaign” 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…

Robert Henneke is TPPF’s Executive Director and General Counsel. He’s also from Kerr County. In a piece that will be published soon, he recounts his thoughts on the tragedy and how Texans responded.   “Kerr County is my home. I grew up just upriver from Camp Mystic, and the tragic deaths of more than 100…