By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund for dementia research. All three were…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2026 Texas elementary and middle school students will likely see redesigned social studies and reading lessons that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible — but changes for high schoolers have suddenly hit a pause. The Republican-led State Board of Education decided Thursday evening…

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What Women Need to Know Pelvic organ prolapse is a common but often under-discussed condition that can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. During Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, Dr. Russell Stanley, a board-certified OB/GYN with UT Health East Texas, sheds  light on symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. What is…

Published: June 22, 2026 Kilgore College and American Dining Creations announced a new campus dining partnership beginning July 1 focused on enhancing the everyday dining experience for students, faculty, staff and campus guests. Through the partnership, KC Dining Services will introduce a refreshed approach to campus dining that supports convenience, variety, and connection across campus.…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2026 There came a point when the chills, fever and cramps were so intense that Lynn Callaway thought she might die. Callaway was having a miscarriage, and had developed an infection. She wanted abortion-inducing medication or surgery to help empty her uterus and bring her suffering to…

By Alexandra Sideris Imagine two patients who undergo the same hip replacement procedure, conducted by the same surgeon, at the same hospital, on the same day. One recovers quickly, while the other struggles with severe post-operative pain. This scenario happens too often. Doctors and researchers have always known that patients’ post-operative experiences depend on a…

June 22, 2026 FREEPORT – The Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area will grow by 2,500 acres thanks to an acquisition from the Ward family through a partnership between the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Funding for the purchase was provided by a RESTORE Act grant to CPC. Located…

Camp County, Texas – On June 21, 2026, at approximately 2:32 P.M., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 271 just south of the Titus County line.   Preliminary information indicates that Vehicle 1 was a white Nissan Altima driven by Gavin Brooks, 16 YOA of Mt.…

Tyler, Texas (June 22, 2026) — As families across East Texas prepare to celebrate Independence Day, UT Health East Texas is reminding the community to put safety first. Each year, thousands of people nationwide require medical treatment for fireworks-related injuries during the July 4 holiday, with children and young adults among those most affected.  …