AAA Texas: State Gas Price Down Slightly Week-To-Week, Remains Below Year-Ago Levels
AAA Texas: State Gas Price Down Slightly Week-To-Week, Remains Below Year-Ago Levels The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less when compared to this day last week and is 27 cents less per gallon compared…
Read MoreSalvation is free, but it’s not cheap
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland The Christian faith believes that God draws people to Himself when they hear the gospel message about how much He loves them. This is why evangelism is important, since the idea is that the more the gospel is presented, the more people will be convicted and respond to…
Read MoreAaron Reitz, former top DOJ official and Paxton aide, launches bid for Texas attorney general
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2025 “Aaron Reitz, former top DOJ official and Paxton aide, launches bid for Texas attorney general” 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…
Read MoreTexas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias
By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2025 “Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Read MoreWeekly Roadwork Report June 15 – June 21
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge FM 989/Kings…
Read MoreFBI Dallas and North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announce results of Operation Soteria Shield in the Eastern District of Texas
DALLAS, Texas – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas joined the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the FBI Dallas’s North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force to announce the conclusion of Operation Soteria Shield, a month-long collaborative enforcement effort conducted in April 2025 aimed at rescuing children from online sexual…
Read MoreKona Ice Presents Award to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller for Enabling $32 Million in School Giveback
AUSTIN, TX – Kona Ice, the leading mobile shaved ice franchise, proudly announced that it has presented Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller with a special award recognizing his pivotal 2015 decision that significantly expanded the ability of Texas franchisees to host “Kona Days” in schools. This groundbreaking decision has directly contributed to an estimated $32,000,000 in community…
Read MoreUndocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2025 “Undocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition” 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 MoreAirTalk donates $50,000 to support Disabled American Veterans
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is thrilled to announce a $50,000 donation from AirTalk Wireless, powered by AirVoice Wireless, in support of its mission to assist veterans nationwide. AirTalk’s donation will help DAV connect veterans and its nearly one million members with vital telecommunication resources. Headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, DAV provides an…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service awards landowners $155,000 for wildfire mitigation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $155,000 to Central Texas landowners for wildfire mitigation practices through the Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant this spring. The cost-share reimbursement grant offers financial assistance to landowners to reduce the risk of home loss to wildfire in Central Texas using fuel reduction practices including hand-cut and mulching…
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