Area News

September 9, 2026 The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee today published the first nutritional guidelines created by Texans for Texans. The guidelines are part of TNAC’s inaugural report following its creation last year to review scientific findings on nutrition and ultraprocessed foods and recommend ways Texans can improve their health through what they eat. “These new nutritional…

Hunt County – On September 19, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Highway Patrol (HP) responded to a single-vehicle crash on County Road (CR) 3609. Preliminary investigation indicated a 2017 Ford Expedition was traveling south on CR 3609. The driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and lost control…

September 16, 2026 | Hannah Buchanan Partnership creates degree concentration, further prepares students entering banking industry The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to create special opportunities for UT Tyler students entering the banking industry, further preparing them for successful careers in financial services. Beginning spring 2027, undergraduate finance…

September 15, 2026 AUSTIN — RRC Commissioner Wayne Christian issued the following statement after voting against ExxonMobil’s Rose Carbon Capture and Storage permit. The Commission approved the permit by a 2–1 vote.“I am disappointed by the outcome. I remain unconvinced that the record adequately establishes the project’s long-term safety,” Christian said. “I still have not…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune September 16, 2026 Mike Morath set a goal 10 years ago to make Texas No. 1 in education, declaring then that “the future of the state is delivering great results for brown and Black kids while ensuring great results for everybody.” A decade later, national test scores indicate he…

(Washington, D.C., September 18, 2026) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) announced a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent SNAP retailers—bodegas, convenience stores, and grocery stores—across New York’s five boroughs. This investigation, dubbed Operation SNAP Back, included hundreds of undercover investigations leading to action against 170 retailers. “This is just the…

Why Autumn Is the Most Important Season for Your Family Yard  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While many homeowners view fall as the wind-down period for outdoor care, autumn is the most critical window to build lawn health, protect landscapes and lay the groundwork for a beautiful yard next year. The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the…

September 11, 2026 The Mount Pleasant Law Enforcement Association, in partnership with NTCC Soccer and the NTCC Criminal Justice Student Association, is hosting a Cleats for Kidz donation drive to support local youth ages 6-14. The drive is collecting gently used soccer equipment to help young athletes in the community get the gear they need…

September 17, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is recognizing the continued service and evolution of the Capitol Area Strike Team (CAST), a specialized team dedicated to protecting the Texas State Capitol, safeguarding dignitaries, managing large-scale crowds and providing rapid response capabilities when needed. The foundation for the CAST was established on September…