Colorectal Center designed to enhance patient experience and bring subspecialty colorectal cancer care together in one dedicated location within the Texas Medical Center HOUSTON, MARCH 19, 2026 ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the opening of its new Colorectal Center, located on the second floor of UT MD Anderson’s Duncan Building…

PLANO, Texas – A Richardson man has been convicted of federal child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Justin Philip Ciruti, 42, was found guilty by a jury of distribution and possession of child pornography following a four-day trial before U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan…

By Riddhi Bora and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2026 New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ “Make America Healthy Again” initiative that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune March 19, 2026 With 42 days until his scheduled execution, James Broadnax filed a new appeal in his capital murder conviction on Thursday with a signed confession from his codefendant claiming he, not Broadnax, had committed the killings. In his confession, Demarius Cummings, Broadnax’s cousin, took full responsibility for…

Your family yard is an extension of your home – providing a respite from stress, offering an outside entertainment area, expanding your living space, and giving kids and pests a safe place to play. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips! Take Stock of Tools:  Do you need to replace your outdoor power equipment (lawn mower, leaf…

AUSTIN, TX – This week, Representative Don McLaughlin (HD-80) hosted the first-of-its-kind Rural South Texas Water Forum at the Texas Capitol, bringing together more than 60 local leaders from across the district to address critical water issues facing the region.   The forum included elected officials and stakeholders from Uvalde, Dimmit, Atascosa, Zavala, Frio, and…

I believe we are standing on the precipice of the most profound, intentional collapse of human civilization in recorded history. The trigger isn’t a meteor, a supervolcano, or even a world war in the traditional sense. It’s the potential destruction of a single industrial… — HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) March 19, 2026   I believe we are…

Gas facilities in Saudi Arabia. It’s over folks. We are heading into a major 1973-style energy crisis. There will likely be shortages and rationing. We will probably be moved to work-from-home – if you keep your job, of course. 🛢️📈 pic.twitter.com/u0pv685PpO — Philip Pilkington (@philippilk) March 19, 2026

March 18, 2026 Dear Editor, In 2026, one of the Postal Service’s biggest priorities is hiring — because service starts with  people. I want residents in Gilmer to know we offer a strong career path for people who want  steady work, professional growth, and solid benefits.   As your postmaster in Gilmer, I want to…