Classroom violence went up in Texas after the pandemic. Is more discipline the answer?
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2025 “Classroom violence went up in Texas after the pandemic. Is more discipline the answer?” 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…
Read MoreVolunteers Help Tornado-Hit St. Louis Amid Wait for Federal Aid
By Cara Anthony and Bram Sable-Smith May 22, 2025 ST. LOUIS — Kevin Hines has been living in a house without a roof in the days since a tornado devastated his community. He has seen some of his neighbors sleeping in their cars. A different man has spent untold hours on a bench. In the…
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Trump Won’t Force Medicaid to Cover GLP-1s for Obesity. A Few States Are Doing It Anyway.
By Lauren Sausser May 21, 2025 CHARLESTON, S.C. — When Page Campbell’s doctor recommended she try an injectable prescription drug called Wegovy to lose weight before scheduling bariatric surgery, she readily agreed. “I’ve struggled with my weight for so long,” said Campbell, 40, a single mother of two. “I’m not opposed to trying anything.” In…
Read MoreLecture Series – May 22 at 5:30 pm
Join us THURSDAY May 22 at 5:30 pm at 218 N. Fredonia, Longview, TX. Gregg County Historical Museum | 214 N. Fredonia St. P.O. Box 1344 | Longview, TX 75606 US
Read MoreJefferson County man sentenced for possessing machinegun conversion device
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a machinegun in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Aaron Charles Hill, 22, pleaded guilty to possession of a machinegun and was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A.…
Read MoreBeef Loving Texans Celebrates National Beef Month with New “Sizzle & Smoke” Series
Texas-based grill and pit master serves up bold beef tips to bring flavor and people together AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 21, 2025) – Just in time for National Beef Month, Beef Loving Texans is firing up the grill with Sizzle & Smoke with Jerry, a new video series packed with flavor and practical tips for home…
Read MoreKimbell Acquires Chardin’s “The Cut Melon” (1760)
One of the artist’s most important paintings, which remained in legendary private collections until now, to go on view to the public Thursday, May 22 May 21, 2025 FORT WORTH, TX—The Kimbell Art Museum announced today the acquisition of The Cut Melon by Jean Siméon Chardin. Dated 1760, The Cut Melon has long been…
Read MoreHelp keep first responders safe over Memorial Day weekend
May 21, 2025 Drivers must move over or slow down for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles AUSTIN – If you’re traveling Texas roads this Memorial Day weekend, make sure to do your part to keep first responders safe. State law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles – including…
Read MoreMajor energy consumers will face new limits if Texas House approves proposal
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “Major energy consumers will face new limits if Texas House approves proposal” 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. Subscribe to The Y’all…
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