FCIC warns Texans not to fall for social posts claiming scam stickers compromise tap-to-pay portals
July 3, 2025 Reiterates tap-to-pay remains the safest way to pay at the gas pump and elsewhere AUSTIN – You may have seen pictures or videos on social media posts of people peeling off tap-to-pay decals placed over tap-to-pay portals on gas pumps. The posts claim the stickers, presumably placed by criminals, will…
Read MoreTips for Smart Shopping on Prime Day
Looking forward to deals and deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day (July 8-11)? You’re not alone. Many retailers – including Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s – will also be offering discounted pricing on those days. Unfortunately, more deals also mean more chances for scammers to take advantage of eager shoppers. BBB reminds consumers to watch out for…
Read MoreTDEM Increases Readiness Level of State Emergency Operations Center, Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources for Rain and Flood Threats
| July 3, 2025 | AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has increased the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) and activated additional state emergency response resources as portions of West and Central Texas prepare for continued heavy rainfall and flash flooding…
Read MoreEAST TEXAS YAMBOREE FIREWORKS SHOW
The East Texas Yamboree Association proudly celebrates the passage of The Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776 by giving back to the community with a free fireworks and patriotic music show for everyone. We are so proud of all those who have given their service in defending our great country…
Read MoreStudents at TSTC’s Marshall campus work together to create trophies for car show
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus hosted its third annual Car Show on June 21, and some of the college’s students and instructors designed and manufactured the five trophies that were awarded at the event. Brendan Hills, a TSTC Precision Machining Technology student, said he teamed up with a fellow classmate to…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Trump’s Budget Will Devastate Health Care for Rural Families Like Mine
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” will throw millions of Americans off Medicaid and put hundreds of rural hospitals at risk of closing. By Ta’Kyla Bates For generations, my family has lived in a rural Alabama county with just one community hospital, with 107 beds to service 60,000 people. Among those 60,000, 19 percent of individuals…
Read MoreMore parents sue to stop Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in public schools
By Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2025 “More parents sue to stop Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in public schools” 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…
Read MoreTexas says undocumented immigrants visited local hospitals 80K times in three months. That’s 2% of all visits.
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2025 “Texas says undocumented immigrants visited local hospitals 80K times in three months. That’s 2% of all visits.” 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 MoreElon Musk hired a dozen Texas lobbyists this year. State law keeps the extent of their influence under wraps.
By Lauren McGaughy, Texas Newsroom July 3, 2025 “Elon Musk hired a dozen Texas lobbyists this year. State law keeps the extent of their influence under wraps.” 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…
Read MoreTexas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts’ independence, school leaders say
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune July 3, 2025 “Texas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts’ independence, school leaders say” 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…
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