By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2025 “Stricter bail rules win final passage in Texas Legislature, will go to voters in November” 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…

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Drop As Summer Driving Season Shifts To High Gear The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents less when compared to this day last week and is 38 cents less per gallon…

Johnny Mathis, 89, recently announced his retirement from live concerts due to age and memory issues. His final performance was on May 18, 2025, at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey.   Other videos from this performance can be found on YesterDaze YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yesterdaze    

The 100 Deadliest Days: Teen Driver Deaths Jump in Summer Months Crash data reveals Texas leads nation in number of people killed in teen crashes Across the country, 13,135 people died in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023. In Texas alone, 1,463 people died in teen crashes during that same period. Approximately 30%…

TYLER, Texas (May 29, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing achieved a  96% pass rate on the nursing licensure exam for 2024, ranking above the national average of  91.16% and the state average of 92.76%.   Nursing graduates are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for  Registered Nurses, or…

May 28, 2025 Time is running out! The first 5-week summer session at Northeast Texas Community College kicks off Monday, June 9, and it’s your last chance to register. Whether you’re looking to catch up, get ahead, or lighten your fall course load, NTCC has a variety of online and face-to-face classes to fit your…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2025 “A bill to air-condition all Texas prisons likely to fail again in the Senate” 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…

This sweeping love story set against the backdrop of a lesser-known wine region explores themes of bigotry, resilience and cross-cultural relationships NEW YORK – Aura Polanco, with her latest novel titled “Land of Love and Sorrow” (published by Xlibris), offers readers an unforgettable love story that takes root in the lush vineyards of Amador County,…

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2025 “Texas to expand how schools discipline students” 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 daily newsletter…