Emergency Management Wildfire Through its partnership with the Texas Military Department, Texas A&M Forest Service expands its aviation capabilities to respond to emerging incidents across the state. June 18, 2026 San Antonio, Texas When wildfire activity increases across Texas, having the right resources in place quickly is critical. Through its partnership with the Texas Military Department, Texas…

By Van Yandell We love hearing our national anthem played. To see the American Olympic athletes win gold and stand on the podium to receive their medals makes our hearts swell with pride. To watch an American president place his hand over his heart and stand at attention for the playing of the “Star Spangled…

DENTON, Texas – FEMA announced that federal funding for hazard mitigation projects is available to address flood, earthquake and wildfire risks. This funding will empower states to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from future disasters. Congress authorized 11 named projects for Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas, totaling more than $16.1 million,  through…

TYLER, TEXAS –– Rotarians and community leaders from across Northeast Texas and  Southeast Oklahoma will gather on Saturday, June 27 to celebrate the installation  of Diane Kavanaugh as the 2026-2027 District Governor of Rotary District 5830. In this  role, Kavanaugh will provide leadership and support to Rotary clubs throughout the district  as they work to…

SHERMAN, Texas – A Denison man who supplied fentanyl that resulted in an individual’s death, has been sentenced to life in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Andrew Michael Smith, 36, was found guilty at trial of possession with intent to distribute and dispense fentanyl resulting in death…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 McALLEN — As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many have been asking how the parasitic fly landed here to begin with. Last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission identified a potential cause: small wildlife and rodents like armadillos,…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 A congressional committee is demanding Travis County District Attorney José Garza provide them with years’ worth of documents and communications related to his office’s prosecution of non-citizens and communication with immigration officials. A letter from three Republican members of the committee on Monday, including Rep. Chip…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026   Longtime public official Jane Nelson is stepping down as Texas’ top election officer later this summer, after more than three years at the helm. As rumors swirl about who Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint as the next secretary of state, TribCast dives into the challenges…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the city’s projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the region’s reservoirs. The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency — the point when water demand is projected to be…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 A majority of Texans oppose the construction of data centers in their community, including nearly two-thirds of Texans living in rural areas, according to a new poll published Tuesday. The survey of 1,200 self-reported registered voters conducted by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project comes as…