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Collin County man arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States
SHERMAN, Texas – A Collin County man has been arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ronnie “Chip” Austin, Jr., 56, of Allen, was charged in a criminal complaint with making threats against the President of…
Read MoreDPS Launches Operation Safe Summer
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is launching Operation Safe Summer – a coordinated initiative to provide enhanced patrols in high-volume pedestrian corridors in central areas of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth this summer. The operation aims to strengthen public safety and deter criminal activity so visitors and residents…
Read MoreRosewood Water System BWN no longer in effect
Residents in Rosewood Water System are no longer required to boil water prior to consumption. On May 31, 2026 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Rosewood Water System PWSID 2300026 public water system to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in…
Read MoreHorseshoe Bay Child Predator Named Featured Fugitive for June
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – a child predator with ties to Llano and Burnet counties – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during June if the tip is received this month. Victor Manuel Ramos Jr., 19, from Horseshoe…
Read MoreTJC Scholarship Recipient Camille Marlin Earns SMU Degree, Launches Career in Commercial Real Estate
Camille Marlin’s journey from Tyler Junior College to Southern Methodist University reflects a trajectory defined by academic excellence, athletic discipline, and unwavering determination. It culminated in her recent graduation from the SMU Cox School of Business. TJC alumna Camille Marlin poses with Transfer Scholarship benefactor Ann Brookshire at SMU commencement. Marlin began her academic career…
Read MoreDPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone about the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity or behavior and enhancing safety during World Cup events. The iWatchTexas program allows anyone to quickly and anonymously report suspicious activity,…
Read MoreUpcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier
By Michelle Andrews Jun 5, 2026 (DigitalVision/Getty Images) Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated. Under new billing codes that take effect in January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging à la carte for visits and services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It’s an about-face…
Read More‘We Live With Fear’: In Congo, Doctors Face Ebola With Little Protection
By Amy Maxmen Jun 5, 2026 Harrowing scenes are unfolding at health facilities at the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A 25-year-old midwife and a doctor in his early 30s are sick with Ebola symptoms, including fevers and severe joint pain, said their colleague Elisabeth Furaha, the medical director…
Read MoreChristian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 In the waning days of May’s runoff election, longtime U.S. Rep. Al Green warned Harris County voters about the dangers of the cryptocurrency industry. The 21st-Century currencies threaten the dollar’s global dominance, he said. His opponent and fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, argued that blockchain…
Read MoreGilmer Weather Data for 2026
The Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) at Gilmer Municipal Airport/Fox Stephens Field has measured 14.65 inches of precipitation in 2026. High temperature was 93 on May 31 and June 1. Low was 15 on January 26. Read more: Gilmer RAWS =================== Climate Gilmer – Texas
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