By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2025 “Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season” 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 Gary Locke China rolls out some new world-changing, headline-grabbing technological marvel every month, it seems. Yet, at the same time that Chinese companies are introducing world-leading technologies, some Chinese policymakers and business leaders are flouting international law—and acting as if China were a poor developing country whose companies need special treatment. The problem revolves…

After expenses, workers for companies like Uber often make well below the federal minimum wage. But many are now fighting back. By Lena Simet | May 28, 2025 Alejandro thought that driving full-time for Uber offered freedom — flexible hours, quick cash, and time to care for his young son. But that promise faded fast. “There are…

Kilgore College and Phi Theta Kappa honor student Shiva Heidari has been named to the 2025 All-Texas Academic Team and selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Heidari, who serves as publicity chair for the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at KC, was chosen from nearly 200…

For Immediate Release: June 9, 2025   The month of June showcases Texas’s growing dairy industry and its economic impact    AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly recognizes June as National Dairy Month, honoring the dedicated Texas dairymen and dairywomen who drive one of our state’s most vital industries—dairy production. From the heart of…

  CDF-Texas, Partners Warn U.S. DOJ-Texas Dream Act Lawsuit, Settlement Will Harm State’s Immigrant Students A legal settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Texas, invalidating provisions of a law that allows undocumented students to receive in-state tuition, will also hurt the workforce and economy.   Media Contact:  John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org, Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679…

‘Unlike health insurance, Health Care Sharing Ministries won’t pay for drugs and procedures that kill babies and put women in extreme danger,’ said AHCSM Executive Director Katy Talento   WASHINGTON — A new study has revealed that 10.93% of women experience sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging or another serious adverse event within 45 days following a mifepristone…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 8, 2025 “Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses” 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 Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2025 “Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter for sport” 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, The Texas…