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Kilgore College’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will host a series of “FAFSA Palooza” events in October to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The sessions are free and open to the public. EOC specialists will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with the 2026-27 FAFSA.   FAFSA…

Funds Will Expand Lending and Financial Education to East Texas Entrepreneurs TYLER, TEXAS, September 10, 2025—In a notable boost to East Texas entrepreneurs, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank® have awarded $54,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Greater Texas Community Capital Finance (GTCCF), doing…

September 10, 2025 As part of Northeast Texas Community College’s 40th Anniversary Community Picnic, NTCC will host a special Car Show on Saturday, October 4, 2025 on the NTCC campus. All vehicle models are welcome, and proceeds from the event will go toward show awards and NTCC scholarships. The day promises fun for the entire…

September 11, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Visual Arts program has opened its first art exhibit of the academic year in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The show, which runs September 10–24, features the work of mixed media and abstract artist Michelle Dvorak. The exhibit is free and open…

September 11, 2025 Northeast Texas Community College will add some extra fun to its 40th Anniversary Community Picnic with a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event will be held on the NTCC campus and is open to the public. The tournament will feature both a social/beginner doubles division and a competitive doubles…

By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2025 “Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds” 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…

By Marijke Friedman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 11, 2025 “Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in Congress” 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,…

By Jessica Shuran Yu, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2025 “Texas bill to restrict abortion pills beefs up an existing legal tool for a new fight” 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.…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2025 ““Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation” 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.…

HOUSTON, TX – One of the largest indoor entertainment centers in Texas is opening its doors for the final time–not for adventure, but for auction. Auction Management Corporation (AMCbid,) in partnership with ThreeSixty Asset Advisors (ThreeSixty), will conduct a two-day online auction Sept. 24–25, 2025, of the complete contents of Houston FunPlex, a 200,000 square-foot…