By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2025 “Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs” 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…

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2025 “Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.” 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…

May 28, 2025 Dr. Melissa Fulgham was among the over 400 historians from over 20 states who gathered at Texas State University in San Marcos for the inaugural Alliance for Texas History Conference. Fulgham, Professor of History and Division Chair for the Humanities and Social Sciences, continued her efforts to spread the story of Annie McLean Moores Towler. Fulgham presented…

MAY 15, 2025 – Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Topping the list of fastest-growing cities was Princeton, Texas with a remarkable 30.6% growth rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 estimates released today. New York City, Houston and Los Angeles saw…

By Paul F. Petrick As the details of just how cognitively impaired Joe Biden was during his presidency begin to emerge and the extent to which national affairs were directed by persons other than Biden becomes clear, a fitting denouement for Biden’s long political career is taking shape. Each time Biden sought his party’s presidential nomination,…

Summer has arrived at the TJC Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium. From May 27 through Aug. 30, the science center features a full slate of dome shows, including “Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe.” Published: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 With a full lineup of dome shows and a laser rock series, the…

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – June 1, 2025 The Central Texas Philharmonic is proud to announce the creation of the Charlotte Barbini Legacy in Arts Management Award, a new initiative aimed at supporting the next generation of arts administrators.  This annual scholarship will be open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in arts management, performing arts administration or…

TEXARKANA, Texas – A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Zachary Arzola, 28, pleaded guilty to travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and was sentenced to 240 months…

By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “The 2025 Texas Legislature is over. See how far some of the most consequential bills made it.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica June 5, 2025 “Texas won’t force private companies to use E-Verify to check workers’ immigration status, despite leaders’ tough talk” 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…