By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune March 20, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI — City Manager Peter Zanoni announced two new developments on Friday that he said will help buy the city at least two more months before reaching a potential water emergency that would trigger limits for residents and businesses. The city got approval from the…

Bowie County   I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…

Friend, Welcome to your Friday Fiscal Note.   We’re sure you’ve seen the headlines and the stories about the Texas Legislature providing property tax “relief,” right? Well, this week we take a look beyond the rhetoric and analyze the actual numbers. And guess what? Property taxes were UP in 2025 by $2.7 billion, despite the promises. Read more…

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune March 20, 2026 The University of North Texas is cutting or consolidating more than 70 academic programs, minors and certificates as it works to close a projected $45 million budget shortfall, including phasing out its linguistics degrees and eliminating a women’s and gender studies master’s program. The cuts are…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune March 20, 2026 ODESSA — The Texas Railroad Commission spent two years working to secure the authority to issue the permits energy companies need to inject and store carbon dioxide underground, a power previously held by the federal government. Last November, the Environmental Protection Agency approved that request,…

Overhauling East Texas Lumber Production Timberland became a popular retirement investment vehicle in the 1980s. Purchasers idealized the prospect of buying a piece of land, planting trees, and returning in 30 years to harvest their retirement profits. Read more: Knock on Wood

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but with so many details to manage, from venues and vendors to dresses and décor, it can also feel overwhelming. Unfortunately, wedding-related scams continue to rise, making it more important than ever to research vendors carefully and protect your investment. Better…

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued an emergency order to immediately halt operations of the Greater DFW Intl Massage Academy LLC in Plano and revoke its massage school license. The emergency order was issued after TDLR found reasonable cause to believe the school engaged in serious violations of state…

SHERMAN, Texas –A Dallas man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Esteban Castillo, 26, of Dallas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy with intent to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison…