Texas to increase funding to state film incentive program by $300 million
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune May 25, 2025 “Texas to increase funding to state film incentive program by $300 million” 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. Correction, May 27, 2025 at…
Read MoreHe Died Without Getting Mental Health Care He Sought. A New Lawsuit Says His Insurer’s Ghost Network Is to Blame.
By Max Blau ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: America’s Mental Barrier:How Insurers Interfere With Mental Health Care More in this series The mother of an Arizona man who died after being unable to find…
Read MoreRep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2025 “Rep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House” 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…
Read MoreTexas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2025 “Texas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027” 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…
Read MoreSouthern Arkansas University students launch Blight’s Grasp on Steam
MAGNOLIA, AR (06/02/2025) Southern Arkansas University’s Game Development program proudly announces the official release of Blight’s Grasp, an immersive student-developed action game now available on Steam. Play Blight’s Grasp on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3470150/Blights_Grasp/ Created as part of SAU’s game development senior project, Blight’s Grasp represents the culmination of a year-long collaborative effort by Chrono Clash, a talented…
Read MoreDon’t believe the myths about blood donation: Carter BloodCare goes behind the scenes with legendary summer campaign
DALLAS (June 2, 2025) — Texas-based Carter BloodCare is on a mythbusting mission this summer. The nonprofit organization – one of the largest blood programs in Texas – is calling on a trio of legendary figures to dispel common myths and raise awareness of the urgent need for blood donors. In a series of comedic public service…
Read MoreKilgore College will host mascot scholarship signing ceremony June 3
Kilgore College will host a signing ceremony tomorrow to officially announce the college’s mascots for the 2025-26 academic year. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, on the second floor of the McLaurin Administration Building on the Kilgore campus. KC mascots serve as spirited ambassadors for the college, representing KC at athletic…
Read MoreWorld Famous Elvis Tribute Artist Travis Powell Returns
What: World Famous Elvis Tribute ‘Travis Powell’ When: June 15 3:00 Where: Gilmer Civic Center Travis Powell is a very special kind of entertainer. Although he is not a magician per se, he does perform a spellbinding act. It is a musical alchemy whereby he morphs from unassuming suburban dad into a king. And not…
Read MoreAlligator removed from downtown Gladewater
A 9'2" alligator was removed from downtown Gladewater Sunday night. MORE HERE: https://t.co/rKvUv0rJjU pic.twitter.com/KHeyowbuFR — KLTV 7 (@KLTV7) June 2, 2025
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
June 2, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
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