Tweaking plant cholesterol precursors could protect cotton
AgriLife Research team uses gene editing to exploit biological weaknesses in plant-feeding insects Cotton growers have long faced an uphill battle against insects like aphids, caterpillars and lygus bugs. These pests reduce yields and diminish producer profitability. But a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists say a new line of research could offer a new tool…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Driving Across Texas
By Suzanne Bellsynder I spent some time on the road again last week, driving across Texas down Hwy 287 —watching the land change, passing through small towns, and thinking about the people who make this state what it is. And somewhere between one county line and the next, three questions kept coming back to me.…
Read MoreTexas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian peddles oil-backed crypto coin
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 16, 2026 Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian is peddling a new crypto token tied to the value of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his position as an elected official to the state agency that oversees the oil…
Read MoreA Venezuelan family followed the rules to enter the U.S. After being arrested and detained for a month, they’re leaving.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune April 16, 2026 EL PASO — In the summer of 2025, José, his wife Carolina and their teenage daughter arrived for their first scheduled hearing at an immigration court in downtown El Paso. The family believed they were going to argue their case for political asylum proceedings after…
Read MoreJohn Cornyn wallops Ken Paxton in first quarter fundraising for U.S. Senate seat
By Gabby Birenbaum, Apurva Mahajan and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn outraised Attorney General Ken Paxton by fourfold in the first quarter of 2026, a key period that encompassed the Senate Republican primary and the beginning of the runoff between them. As in past quarters, Cornyn’s fundraising apparatus…
Read MoreDallas County GOP chair Allen West resigns after backing countywide voting for runoff
By Natalia Contreras, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2026 This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. Allen West, the Dallas County Republican Party chair, resigned Wednesday, according to Dallas County Elections Department officials. The announcement comes…
Read MoreFarmers Market now open every other Saturday morning at the FNBETX gazebo on US 271 in Gilmer
Gilmer Area Farmers Market April 2 at 9:00 AM · Calling all makers, growers, bakers, and creatives The Gilmer Area Farmers Market is looking for vendors for the upcoming season!This is your chance to showcase your goods, connect with the community, and be part of something special right here in our hometown. Non-profits welcome Kids’ booths…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Announces the 2025-2026 Super Elite Teams for Basketball
THSCA recognizes athletes across Texas for their exemplary athletic achievements for the 2025-2026 UIL Basketball season. San Marcos, Texas (April 15, 2026) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has released its 2025–2026 Super Elite Teams for UIL Basketball, honoring standout student-athletes from across the state for their exceptional performance this season. The full list…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health highlights vital role of occupational therapy in patient recovery
April is Occupational Therapy Month (EAST TEXAS) – April marks Occupational Therapy Month, a time to recognize the vital role occupational therapists play in helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life through personal care. Throughout the month, health care providers are highlighting the impact these professionals have across hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation…
Read MoreIllegal alien sentenced 27 years in federal prison as part of Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN, Texas –A Mexican national illegally living in the United States has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Israel Sanchez Arciga, 48, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and…
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