New collection offers stories and sermons to renew spiritual vitality and inspire legacy   HOPE, Ark. – Philip W. McLarty returns to the publishing scene with the release of “Prime for the Pump” (published by WestBow Press), a collection of stories and sermons aimed at revitalizing faith.   McLarty, a retired pastor with more than…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2025 “Texas public health departments brace for another $119 million in federal cuts” 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,…

By Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune June 13, 2025 “See how your representatives in the Texas Legislature voted on this year’s major bills” 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…

By Terri Langford, Stephen Simpson and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 13, 2025 “Texas clarified when abortions are OK and aligned with RFK Jr. on health this legislative session” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2025 “U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio” 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…

SHERMAN, Texas –A Mexican national living in Plano has been sentenced for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Ana Maria Villa-Flores, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport aliens into the United States and conspiracy to conceal or harbor aliens.  Villa-Flores was sentenced to the…

  June 12, 2025 TEMPLE, TEXAS – Three outstanding Texas FFA students rose to the top of a competitive statewide field to claim top honors in the 2025 Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest, held June 6–7 in Stephenville. This year’s theme, “Life Beneath Our Feet,” invited students to dig deep, literally and figuratively, into the…

June 11, 2025 Pictured: Bree Fite, Emma Mendoza, Litzy Flores, and Adam Richards Outside the San Antonio Central Library By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director Stephanie Hernandez’s state Caldwell-Award winning essay on Tejano murals may not only result in a publication.  The NTCC Presidential Scholar now awaiting her sophomore year may see her work one…

By Jayme Lozano Carver and Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2025 “A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

    Over 200 varieties of annual, perennial and vegetable plants on display June 12, 2025 – by Tim Schnettler The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the 2025 East Texas Annual and Perennial Plant Trials and Horticulture Field Day on June 26-27 in Overton and Brookshire.The first day of the event will be from 8:30-11 a.m. at…