July 3, 2025 Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is excited to announce a diverse lineup of Continuing Education classes launching over the next few months. Whether you’re looking to learn a new hobby, boost your career prospects, or step into a new profession entirely, NTCC has a class for you! Pickleball Ready to try the…

July 3, 2025 Northeast Texas Community College kicked off Independence Day a little early with a fun and festive picnic on Thursday, July 3rd at the Eagle’s Nest outside the Student Union Building. The event drew a great crowd of students, faculty, staff, and guests from the Ignite Youth Club in Mount Pleasant, all ready…

Enews Sign Up  |  Visit My Website  |  View Online Dear East Texans, Happy Independence Day! Every July 4th, it is vital we reflect on the strides we have taken as a country. July 4th commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to mark when the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain. The Declaration…

AUSTIN, TX (July 3, 2025) – It’s a delicious year of Texas barbecue with Texas Monthly! After the release of the magazine’s new Top 50 barbecue list in the June issue, Texas Monthly has a fun-filled calendar of events that celebrate the state’s most beloved cuisine. Starting this month, barbecue fans will get a chance…

“My prayers go out to the families in Kerrville and across the Hill Country who are dealing with the devastation from these deadly floods. We’ve already seen tragic loss of life, and it’s a heartbreaking reminder that catastrophic flash floods can strike fast and without much warning. Folks, please don’t take chances. Stay alert, follow…

Last Updated: July 3, 2025 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans. The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing…

Bowie County   I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 3, 2025 “Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas” 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…

By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News July 3, 2025 Shorter enrollment periods. More paperwork. Higher premiums. The sweeping tax and spending bill pushed by President Donald Trump includes provisions that would not only reshape people’s experience with the Affordable Care Act but, according to some policy analysts, also sharply undermine the gains in health insurance…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 3, 2025 “Paxton drops appeal: Texas to pay $6.6 million to whistleblowers” 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 Texas…