New book challenges modern narratives in religion, science, and history with faith, fact, and fearless insight   STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – In a world increasingly clouded by confusion, censorship, and ideological manipulation, pastor and cultural commentator Adam Spacagna delivers a provocative and timely work that dares to question the very foundations of what society has been…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “GOP state Sen. Brian Birdwell says he won’t seek reelection” 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…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “Texas lawmakers have gotten used to state budget surpluses. That era may be ending.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 1, 2025 “Texas medical marijuana industry to push for hemp age restrictions and delta-8 ban” 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…

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune July 1, 2025 “Texas Democrat Colin Allred launches 2026 U.S. 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 for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s…

MONTHLY DATA UPDATE Highlights of the 2025 Texas Demographic Conference We are truly grateful for the remarkable turnout at our Texas Demographic Conference, with 125 in-person attendees and 70+ joining us online. Our panel of esteemed speakers provided valuable insights into the ongoing dynamic population changes in our state. For those who couldn’t attend or wish…

June 30, 2025   Tow company owner makes plea in powerful TDLR Move Over/Slow Down PSA   AUSTIN – As Texas roads fill up for the Fourth of July weekend, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is releasing a public service video as an emotional reminder to do your part to keep emergency responders safe. In the video, tow…

New TxDOT Campaign Highlights the Real Lives, Real Losses of Drunk Driving AUSTIN – Marcus and Nicole Nalepa and their 8-year-old daughter Kelsey of the Houston area were on the way to her softball practice in League City on April 6, 2017 when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed…

Inaugural festival features staged readings of four new works by playwrights, culminating in the presentation of the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize Follow us: @BaylorUMedia on X and LinkedIn   Baylor University Theatre is thrilled to announce the inaugural festival of the Baylor New Play Initiative (BNPI) Sept. 26-28 on the Baylor campus in Waco, Texas. The innovative program champions…

TYLER, Texas – A twice-deported Mexican national, illegally living in Texarkana, Texas, has been charged with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Orlando Colorado-Barcenas, 35, was named in a federal indictment returned by a grand jury last week in the Eastern District of Texas charging…