|  May 28, 2026  | Fredericksburg, TX – Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site in Fredericksburg is hosting the Texas Frontier Trail Adventure, offering children two opportunities this summer to experience the “Wild West” and Texas frontier life. The journey starts down the trail at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, June 13 and July 18. Participants will step into…

Many people are looking for flexible, part-time work to help cover rising expenses, supplement income, or earn extra money during career transitions. Whether you are a college student, retiree, stay-at-home parent, or someone looking for a side hustle, the pressure to find work quickly can make job scams especially convincing. Employment scams continue to rise…

May 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with Angelo State University in Texas to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). Students who pass the E-CTI program can apply to become a controller on a fast track –…

By The Hechinger Report, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2026 Angela Comfort still can’t explain exactly what went wrong. Her son, Jordan, an honors student in Garland, Texas, got in trouble with school officials this February for distributing flyers on campus about a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Students all over North Texas were…

By Zahiyah Carter, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2026 A new state policy that bans prison inmates from receiving hardback books and used books will curb contrabands that enter into facilities, according to state officials, but advocates and some inmates say the latest policy significantly expands the thousands of books already banned from prisoners. “My…

Desiderata: A Poem for Dark Times – Cato the Blogger Desiderata: A Poem for Dark Times  

@atom_nyc AI: The Big Lie. They Didn’t Build It. ❌ Decades of taxpayer-funded research and the entire history of human civilization were scraped, pirated, and locked behind a corporate paywall. Now, they are charging you a subscription fee to access your own history. That’s not innovation. That’s enclosure. The courts are finally catching up. What…

The Australian Koala Foundation     Key facts: The Australian Koala Foundation’s Save the Koala Month returns throughout September (1–30 September), with Save the Koala Day falling on Friday 25 September this year. The campaign encourages individuals, schools, workplaces, and community groups to celebrate koalas whilst taking meaningful action to protect their future in the…

By Ellyn Mantell I am one in a million. Twelve years ago, after a lifetime in and out of emergency rooms and operating rooms, I underwent my 23rd abdominal surgery. That surgery, an ileostomy, saved my life. It also changed it forever. Nearly one million people in the United States live with an ostomy, like…

May 28, 2026 Hurricane season starts June 1. You’ve mapped out an evacuation route, but have you reviewed your insurance coverage to make sure your family would be protected after a storm? Check these coverages: Wind insurance. Many home insurance policies don’t cover wind and hail damage if you live along the Gulf Coast. Consider…