By Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica May 16, 2025 “Texas lawmakers push to enforce election transparency law after newsrooms found school districts failed to comply” 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…

May 15, 2025 There is still time to sign up for Couples Cooking Classes with NTCC Culinary Arts this summer. In partnership with a selection of distinguished local restaurants, the program will offer a series of hands-on culinary experiences designed for couples seeking a unique and enriching evening together. The series will begin on May…

May 15, 2025 Well, that’s officially a wrap on the spring semester! Before you go into full vacation mode, make sure to sign up for your summer and fall classes. Summer sessions are a great opportunity to pick up an extra class and be one step closer to your degree. The Summer I session (5…

‘Statistically Significant’ by Tim Mack, Ph.D., explores the intersection of faith and science   BLACKSBURG, Va. – A new book by academic researcher and former university dean Tim Mack, Ph.D., takes a scientific approach to answering one of Christianity’s most enduring questions: Is Jesus really the Son of God?   In “Statistically Significant: The Science…

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (May 16, 2025) – Celebrate three days of family-friendly fun during the 41st Annual Main Street Fest presented by Bank of the West. Taking place along Historic Main Street, this Timeless Texas Tradition is packed with exciting experiences the whole family will enjoy. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: Day 1: Friday,…

Raises for four million workers ride on just one federal rule. By Jessica Looman, Seema Nanda Let’s say you’re a general manager at a fast food restaurant. You work 55 hours a week — not at all uncommon in the field — and earn a salary that comes out to less than $13 an hour. Last year,…

View as a webpage Veterans Health Care May 15, 2025 Marine Veteran in hospice care marries sweetheart When Marine Corps Veteran Ivson Shelley was admitted to hospice care at Lebanon VA, he shared a heartfelt wish: to marry his lifelong love, Wanda Rivera. The dedicated team at the facility made this dream a reality. Read…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is taking a major step to increase transparency and ensure the safety of chemicals in our food. The agency is launching a stronger, more systematic review process for food chemicals already on the market—especially those that concern consumers most. “No parent should ever worry about what’s in their…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2025 “Bill that would give the Texas Lottery “a two-year lease on life” gets Senate approval” 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…

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Texas lawmakers held…