(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2024. These allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report tax monthly and sales made in January, February and…

  An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 12, 2025 As we recognize National Hospital Week, it’s important to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities healthy. From the nurses who provide compassionate care to the doctors who offer life-saving expertise, our rural hospitals are staffed by incredibly…

Published: May 12, 2025 Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) will strengthen their partnership and expand educational opportunities for East Texas students by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a new co-admission pathway between the two institutions. A press conference and MOU signing ceremony will take place at 3 p.m.,…

Published: Friday, 9th May 2025 Tyler Junior College achieved a new milestone on Friday, with a record 1,689 graduates crossing the stage to earn nearly 2,000 awards during Spring 2025 commencement. TJC President Dr. Juan E. Mejia conferred the degrees on the graduates during four ceremonies in Wagstaff Gymnasium on the TJC Central Campus. “Graduation…

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) installed Jayesh B. “Jay” Shah, MD, as its 160th president Saturday during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in San Antonio this year. Dr. Shah is an internist, hyperbaric medicine, and wound care specialist in San Antonio. He is the first Indian American to serve as president in the association’s 172-year…

AAA Texas expects a record 3.7 million Texans will travel over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26, a three percent increase from 2024 and the third straight year of record-breaking travel for this holiday locally. VIDEO FOR NEWS MEDIA B-Roll: US Travel Destinations B-Roll: CruIsing in 2025 Spanish-Language…

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune May 12, 2025 “6 takeaways about Alex Fairly’s journey into Texas GOP politics” 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…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune May 12, 2025 “Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts” 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…

NORTHERN TEXAS — With National Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18 – May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe, secure, and efficient mail delivery. “Customer’s mailboxes are the first point of contact for receiving birthday cards, letters, and important documents,” said Acting Postmaster…