By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “TribCast: Higher education and the battle for Texas universities” 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. Having trouble viewing? Watch this video on texastribune.org.…

By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Texas Legislature moves to build Texas Life Memorial on Capitol grounds” 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 The Brief, The…

By Katharine Wilson, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Ted Cruz introduces bill incentivizing K-12 scholarships” 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 The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter…

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Vacant offices, strip malls may get new life as housing in Texas’ largest cities” 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…

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Another big tax cut for Texas homeowners appears imminent” 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 — a weekly dispatch…

By David Hilzenrath May 20, 2025 It’s a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting. In a video explaining the science behind it, a seller of food chemicals shows scoops of ice cream holding their shape under hot lights. The super ingredient? Polysorbate 80. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier, a chemical used to…

Published: May 20, 2025 Kilgore College’s Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has once again earned the prestigious Five-Star Chapter status, the highest level of recognition awarded by the international honor society for two-year colleges. Five-Star status reflects exceptional achievement in leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service. This distinction underscores the dedication and hard work…

By Jennifer Berry Hawes, with additional reporting by Cassandra Garibay ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In their last phone call before bed, Janicke Glynn tries to reassure her husband. He is away visiting a sick relative, and…

McPHERSON, Kan. (May 20, 2025) – McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its spring 2025 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR Ore City, TX Jonathan Tatum, Honor Roll Students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or…

Recent research shows the power of parks in our communities May 20, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From bustling activity hubs to tranquil nature escapes, public parks offer diverse experiences that cater to different preferences. Based on new research conducted for the TurfMutt Foundation by The Harris Poll, the Foundation unveils six distinct “Park Personality Types.”…