Enews Sign Up  |  Visit My Website  |  View Online Dear East Texas, This past week, I traveled across the First District—logging hundreds of miles to meet with folks from all walks of life. From community bankers and county leaders to manufacturers, small business owners, and families who call rural East Texas home. I had the chance to listen,…

By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2025 “Democrats lash out as Legislature bans school clubs that support gay teens” 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,…

Ronnie Dugger, 1930-2025 The Observer’s crusading founding editor—a prolific author and agitator who helped animate the spirit of a true Texas liberalism—has died at 95. By Joe Holley KEEP READING

May 29, 2025 Looking to get started in the criminal justice field without committing to a full degree just yet? Northeast Texas Community College offers a Criminal Justice Occupational Skills Award (OSA) that includes just three fast-track courses designed to enhance your job readiness and marketability. Whether you’re exploring a new career, returning to school,…

WHITEWATER, WI (05/27/2025)– Ashley Melton from Gilmer, TX, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester.   These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.   “We’d like to congratulate all the students who were recognized on…

TDEM Announces The Conference Will Return to the Fort Worth Convention Center in 2026 FORT WORTH – Following a series of informational training sessions, educational workshops, and networking opportunities at the Texas Emergency Management Conference that occurred last week, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced record-setting turnout for the largest emergency management conference…

May 28, 2025 Dr. Kevin Rose (second from left) is pictured with members of the NTCC Board of Trustees after his official presidential appointment at the May meeting. Board members (from left) are: Russell East, Robin Sharp, Kerry Wootten, and Brian Applegate. Dr. Kevin Rose was officially named the sixth President of Northeast Texas Community…

By Alejandro Serrano and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2025 “Texas Supreme Court gives initial win to Paxton in migrant shelter case” 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…

By Sameea Kamal, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2025 “Texas moves close to ban on some land sales to foreigners” 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…

By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune May 7, 2025 “UT-Dallas’ new president will be Prabhas Moghe, regents say” 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 Tribune’s…