All Texas Home School Coalition Priorities Signed by Governor Abbott
AUSTIN, TX — Texas homeschool families are celebrating a series of legislative victories as three key bills—aimed at ensuring equal treatment and expanding opportunities—have officially been signed by Governor Greg Abbott. Equal Treatment for Homeschoolers in College – House Bill 3041 Authored by Representative Dennis Paul and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Mayes Middleton, this…
Read MoreMoran Minute: East Texas Industry, Honor, and Opportunity
Enews Sign Up | Visit My Website | View Online Dear East Texas, Just over a week ago, Israel took decisive action to dismantle key elements of Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure. In the days since, the United States followed suit—targeting critical nuclear assets to protect American lives and stand firm with our greatest ally in the…
Read MoreSharp Thanks Texas Legislature for Historic Investments in Education, Research, and Service
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Chancellor John Sharp today thanked Texas lawmakers for delivering significant funding increases to The Texas A&M University System during the 89th Legislative Session. Sharp said the funding will strengthen the System’s ability to serve Texas and meet the needs of its people, from higher education and health care to emergency response and…
Read MoreFederal Proposals Threaten Provider Taxes, Key Source of Medicaid Funding for States
By Bernard J. Wolfson June 23, 2025 Republican efforts to restrict taxes on hospitals, health plans, and other providers that states use to help fund their Medicaid programs could strip them of tens of billions of dollars. The move could shrink access to health care for some of the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable people,…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas urges safety this Fourth of July
Tyler, Texas (June 23, 2025) — Every year, thousands of people are injured badly enough after fireworks-related incidents to require medical treatment during the July 4 holiday, with children and young adults suffering many of those injuries. While the majority of these injuries result from amateurs attempting to use professional-grade, homemade or other illegal fireworks or…
Read MoreUT Tyler, Texarkana College Partner to Establish Transfer Agreemen
Partnership enhances educational pathways, opportunities for transfer students at TC TYLER, Texas (June 23, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler and Texarkana College have established a transfer agreement to facilitate the seamless transfer of students from TC to UT Tyler, providing them with greater educational opportunities and support. Through the partnership, UT Tyler…
Read MoreSWEPCO Empowers Spanish Speaking Customers with New Website Feature
See the YouTube video HERE. June 23, 2025 – SWEPCO customers can now enjoy an enhanced online experience with the introduction of a new Spanish translation feature on our website. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to provide the best user experiences possible to all customers, including in communities with growing Spanish-speaking populations across…
Read MoreTDLR Shuts Down Six Illicit Massage Establishments in North, West and Southeast Texas for Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective June 16, 2025, for six illicit massage businesses for suspected human trafficking in six cities. A TDLR investigation revealed advertisements connected to all the establishments offering sexual services. In addition, none of the locations had the required client…
Read MoreUT Tyler Awarded $219k for Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment
TYLER, Texas (June 23, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler received a $219,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a project led by Dr. Sreerama Shetty, School of Medicine professor of cellular and molecular biology. Shetty, in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute, will use…
Read MoreFrom concept to countdown: Students take flight at SAU Rocket Workshop
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/23/2025) The sky was the limit for approximately 30 aspiring scientists and engineers who participated in the 2nd Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop, held from June 9 to 12 at Southern Arkansas University, culminating in the successful launch of nine high-powered rockets. Sponsored by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) through a $30,000 grant…
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