Families Scramble To Pay Five-Figure Bills as Clock Ticks on Promised Preauthorization Reforms
By Lauren Sausser March 13, 2026 Sheldon Ekirch is used to being disappointed by her health insurance company. That’s why Ekirch, 31, of Henrico, Virginia, was stunned when she learned Anthem would finally have to pay for life-changing medical treatment. For two years, she had battled the company to cover blood plasma infusions called intravenous…
Read MoreMusic & Monarchs
SUNDAY March 15, 2026 {READ IN BROWSER} FEATURE Where Are the Women? Without women at the table where decisions are being made, negotiations tend to focus narrowly on power positioning among men rather than broader societal needs, especially when it comes to the rights and laws concerning women, children, and other marginalized groups. Sadly, 250…
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NTCC well represented at annual TCCTA Convention
March 12, 2026 Several Northeast Texas Community College faculty attended the 79th Annual TCCTA Convention in Frisco, Texas, joining community college educators, staff, and leaders from across the state. Attendees included Dr. Melissa Fulgham, Matt Homer, Mandy Smith, Dr. Jackie Johnston, Cassidy Jacobs-Stiger and Dr. Doug Richey, who participated in three days of professional learning,…
Read MorePTA program plans Herschel’s fundraiser night on March 20th
March 12, 2026 The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Northeast Texas Community College will host a restaurant fundraiser at Herschel’s in Mount Pleasant on Friday, March 20. Community members are invited to dine at Herschel’s between 5 and 9 p.m. and mention NTCC when placing their order. Twenty percent of each ticket during that time…
Read MoreDAV & RecruitMilitary to Host Virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event
What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, March 17th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about…
Read MoreAAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Jumps 39 Cents Week-to-Week
AAA offers tips to save on fuel The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 39 cents more when compared to this day last week and is 59 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year.…
Read MoreTexas Circuit Ranks Among Formula 1’s Most Recognizable Tracks
Which Formula 1 circuit is the most recognisable among fans? Now the 2026 Formula 1 season is underway, Betsson analysed an online quiz from Sporcle’s “2026 F1 Track Map Quiz”, where participants had 10 minutes to identify all 24 F1 circuits from an image of their track layout. The results revealed that Circuit of the…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Paw Paw Moore’s Snapping Turtle
By Jim “Pappy” Moore My grandfather on my dad’s side lived his retirement years on Social Security, government commodities that were free, and whatever fish he might catch or vegetables he might grow. He’d fish in tanks near Hillsboro, and didn’t mind eating perch. One time when he was fishing, he caught one of those…
Read MoreRoadwork Report Week of March 15 – March 21
Roadwork Report Week of March 15 – March 21 Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419,…
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