Texas attorney general wins $60 million judgment in pollution lawsuit
By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune May 9, 2025 “Texas attorney general wins $60 million judgment in pollution lawsuit” 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…
Read MoreAfter a sometimes graphic debate, Texas House advances bill limiting kids’ access to sexually explicit books in libraries
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune May 9, 2025 “After a sometimes graphic debate, Texas House advances bill limiting kids’ access to sexually explicit books in libraries” 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…
Read MoreTexas Democrats cancel planned vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar
By Katharine Wilson, The Texas Tribune May 9, 2025 “Texas Democrats cancel planned vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar” 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…
Read MoreKen Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy suit
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune May 9, 2025 “Ken Paxton says Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy suit” 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…
Read MoreThey drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracy
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune May 9, 2025 “They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracy” 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…
Read MoreTexas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole.
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune May 10, 2025 “Texas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole.” 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 —…
Read MoreVideo: Texas braces for surge in power demand amid population and industry boom
At a Texas Tribune event Thursday, energy experts discussed how the state’s growing energy demands will impact residential bills and how legislation is trying to regulate new big energy users. By Alejandra Martinez March 7, 2025 Updated: 16 hours ago Share Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our…
Read MoreGrayson County felon sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for gun violation
PLANO, Texas – A Sherman convicted felon has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Mouaidad Mohamad, 30, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison…
Read MoreNTCC Board of Trustees swears in new board member, names lone finalist for president
May 8, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Board of Trustees held its regular April meeting on May 6th. The meeting was pushed back due to the ongoing presidential search process. All board members were present. The meeting opened with Camp County Judge A.J. Mason swearing in Brian Applegate (pictured), of Camp County, to Place…
Read MoreNTCC Eagles Baseball looks to bounce back in Region 14 Tournament
The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Baseball team dropped their opening game of the NJCAA Region 14 Baseball Tournament on Thursday, May 8, falling 4-2 to the Wharton County Junior College Buccaneers. The Eagles now look to bounce back in the double-elimination tournament as they face host school Blinn College at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9. This…
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