Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for immigration violation
TYLER, Texas –A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. David Sanchez-Mares, 32, a Mexican national illegally living in Longview, pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after having been previously deported and was sentenced to 46 months…
Read MoreJefferson County woman sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur woman has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Sasha Sheree Abshire, 36, pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison by…
Read MoreTexas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2025 “Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam” 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…
Read MoreOverview of the 89th Regular Texas Legislative Session
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas legislators allocated approximately $630 million in new funding, above current base funding, for Texas A&M Forest Service over the next two fiscal years. The 89th Texas Legislative Session ended June 2, 2025, and the governor signed the budget on June 22. The budget funds more volunteer fire department grants, the purchase and…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health patient shares story of wound recovery using hyperbaric oxygen therapy
(SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – After seeking a remedy for an open wound on his foot for more than a year, a Sulphur Springs man is now walking unaided and back to work, thanks to treatment received at the wound care clinic at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. In recognition of Wound Healing Awareness…
Read MoreNew release ‘Charlie’s Friendship Garden’ plants seeds of hope and acceptance in the hearts of children
Follow the story of a young boy who uses his love of gardening to cultivate friendship in unexpected ways AUSTIN, Texas – Andrea M. Zeddies Ph.D., marks her first foray into the world of children’s literature with the release of “Charlie’s Friendship Garden” (published by Archway Publishing), a book about a young boy with polio…
Read MoreTexas A&M–Victoria Officially Joins The Texas A&M University System
$25 Million in New Legislative Support Secured to Boost the University BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It’s official: The University of Houston-Victoria soon will become Texas A&M University–Victoria, the 12th university in The Texas A&M University System. Following the end of the governor’s signing period, the A&M System today announced the historic transition — a move…
Read MoreTHECB Chairman Farias resigns, assumes new role with University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
June 25, 2025, Austin, Texas – Dr. Fred Farias, chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board), resigned his position effective Saturday, June 21. Doctor Farias has accepted a position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UT-RGV) as Associate Dean for External Relations, Associate Vice President for Government Relations, and as a…
Read MoreMUDDY RABBIT TRACKS
Mark 16: 15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” By Van Yandell This spring and early summer has been unusually rainy. The grass is growing to the point the mower is getting a more than normal workout and the string-line trimmer is well…
Read MoreSen. Bettencourt Delivers “Eight Pack” of Property Tax Reform Package for Texas Taxpayers
Eight bills that ensure tax rate accuracy, modernize appraisal processes, & fiscal responsibility statewide AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texans asked for property tax relief, and Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) has successfully delivered through the authorship and Senate Sponsorship of eight bold property tax rate reform measures passed during the 89th Legislative session. The comprehensive, bi-partisan reforms…
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