Area News

By Noam N. Levey Jun 30, 2026 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Some issues, like immigration or student loans, are too divisive to unite Trinity Moravian Church. “We’ve got quite a spread of political beliefs,” said the Rev. John Jackman, who leads this 114-year-old red-brick church near Winston-Salem’s old textile mills. Conservative Republicans sit with liberal Democrats.…

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 LUBBOCK — Ever since the New World screwworm burrowed into the U.S. earlier this month, speculation followed its trail. The first case of the screwworm was confirmed earlier this month, and cases are now up to 26 as of Monday. More cases could come to…

LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ – nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission is declaring that Jesus is THE way, and all other religions are counterfeit and dangerously deceived. The world…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 29, 2026 A State Board of Education member is threatening to sue colleagues after tensions over how to teach history and Bible stories in public schools spilled over onto social media. Democrat Marisa B. Pérez-Díaz sent cease-and-desist letters to GOP board members Julie Pickren and Brandon Hall last…

By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow. San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 on June 16 to define…

(Washington, D.C., June 29, 2026) – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers while advancing the Administration’s broader strategy to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain. The temporary suspension will increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve competition, and help lower…

Celebrate Art at the Alamo! 🖌️ Join renowned San Antonio artist Ricky Armendariz for an exclusive evening showcasing his masterpiece, Texas Tree of Life: A Tribute to the Independent Spirit of San Antonio, the largest composition he has ever undertaken, on display now in the all-new Texas Cavaliers Education Center at the Alamo. 🎨 Friday, Jul…

Press Images: Independence Day Weekend Photos courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Saturday price point anchors a three-day Independence Day Family Fun Weekend, July 3-5 DALLAS – June 29, 2026 On Saturday, July 4, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will open its gates for $17.76 in celebration of the founding of the United States of America.…

Kilgore College and CHRISTUS Health have launched the Nursing WORKS Initiative, an innovative workforce development partnership designed to address the growing nursing shortage in East Texas while expanding opportunities for nursing students to gain clinical experience, professional mentorship and workforce readiness. Supported by the Aspen Institute and the Trellis Foundation, the initiative offers qualified nursing…

Tyler Junior College has recognized nearly 1,500 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2026 semester. The president’s list consists of 532 students who completed a minimum of 12 hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade-point average. The dean’s list consists of 967 students who completed…