Video: A Closer Look At “Flash Flood Alley” ~ Plus New Rescue Stories From The Historic Texas Flood
In West Texas, an independent publisher’s arrest sparks First Amendment questions
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “In West Texas, an independent publisher’s arrest sparks First Amendment questions” 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. Subscribe to The Y’all —…
Read MoreGod and the Guadalupe long reigned over Texas Hill Country. Now grief permeates.
By Sneha Dey and Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “God and the Guadalupe long reigned over Texas Hill Country. Now grief permeates.” 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.…
Read MoreSocial Security Matters
Social Security Matters by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Why Can’t I get my Social Security payment plus my Railroad pension from my Ex-spouse? Dear Rusty: I have a question. I now get a Railroad…
Read MoreThe floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together.
By Jessica Shuran Yu, Atirikta Kumar and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune July 10, 2025 “The floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Read MoreSen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 10, 2025 “Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton” 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…
Read MoreSearch for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune July 10, 2025 “Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist” 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.…
Read MoreIndependent Bankers Association of Texas Elects New Leadership Division Board Members
Community Bankers Across the State Tapped to Serve on Leadership Division Board AUSTIN, Texas—The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) elected new board members during the 40th Annual Connecting Leaders Conference—the division’s flagship event—at Moody Gardens Resort, Galveston, June 25-28, 2025. The board’s executive committee will be led by…
Read MoreFail Your Way to Success
By Bryan Golden Fear of failure is one of the biggest fears people have. Ironically, failure is an integral component of the success process. There are two distinctly different types of failure. Absolute failure is when you give up. Successful failure is when you get back up. Of course, not everything you attempt works…
Read MoreMexican national sentenced to federal prison in human smuggling conspiracy
TYLER, Texas –A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally smuggling aliens through the United States, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Octavio Hernandez-Hernandez, 50, a Mexican national illegally living in Austin, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal aliens within the United States and was sentenced to 60…
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