By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune March 23, 2026 HOUSTON — Iman Academy, an Islamic private school on the southwest side of town, opened 30 years ago with three core values: Love America. Respect self, family and American institutions. Be a positive, contributing American citizen. School leaders want students, almost all of whom are Muslim,…

Trio Earns 2026 Young Audiences of Northeast Texas “Arts in Education” Awards  TYLER, Texas (March 23, 2026) – Leah Cason and Preston Parker, alumni from The University of  Texas at Tyler, and Margaret Perkins, a longtime supporter and friend of UT Tyler, have been  recognized by the Young Audiences of Northeast Texas with 2026 Arts…

 |  March 23, 2026  | AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) hosted an annual hurricane exercise today as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen preparedness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. This statewide tabletop hurricane exercise was developed over several months by emergency management professionals and hosted by TDEM, bringing together personnel…

PLANO, Texas – Two Costa Rican national, including a former government official, have been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez, 49, and Edwin Danney Lopez-Vega, also 49, were extradited from Costa Rica to the United…

PLANO, Texas – A Honduran national has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Baldemar Roque Negrete, also known as Chele Peña, 52, a Honduran national, was extradited from Guatemala to the United States on March 20, 2026, to face…

Partnership Establishes UT Tyler Cowan Center as Official Home of the ETYO  TYLER, Texas (February 24, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with the East  Texas Youth Orchestra in support of arts education and community engagement. “This is a proud moment for UT Tyler,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley,…

Life is full of upgrades and change. As many Texas companies adopt automated machinery to increase production speed and efficiency, the demand for skilled technicians continues to grow. In response, Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus developed the Automation and Controls program, giving nontraditional students the opportunity to return to school and strengthen their career…

World-famous Elvis tribute artist Travis Powell and Toby Keith tribute artist DeWayne Terry will bring two icons of American music to life on stage March 29th, 4:00 pm at the Gilmer Civic Center! Backed by the nationally recognized tribute band Edge of Reality, the show promises an evening where country meets rock ’n’ roll in…