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GILMER, Texas — Alumni of Bruce School, spanning classes from the 1950s through 1981, will gather in Gilmer this August for a heartfelt reunion honoring the school’s enduring legacy and the generations of students who walked its halls. The three-day event, scheduled for August 7–9, 2026, promises a weekend of nostalgia, recognition, and reconnection in…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for burglarizing a gun store in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Leonard Joseph Flowers, 60, pleaded guilty to theft of a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer and was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison…

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating July 30 as National Intern Day by encouraging students and employers to explore work-based learning opportunities. Programs like the Texas Intern Network (TIN) showcase how internships help people grow professionally and contribute to a stronger workforce. Texas Intern Network is a free, modernized platform that…

With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it’s no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they’re increasingly using the U.S. mail to lure people with promises of free gas and grocery gift cards. Better Business Bureau (BBB)…

By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2026 Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday. Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines. However, delta-9 THC, the most…

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Back Down In Most Areas The statewide gas price average in Texas is now $3.64 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents less than a week ago and 86 cents more per gallon than on this day last year. Of…

July 30, 2026                                                                                       LUFKIN, TX – On August 6, 2026 at 10 a.m., media are invited to attend the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) presentation of $3,307,000 in grants to 13 organizations for providing services to veterans and their families in the East Texas region. TVC Deputy Executive Director and Army veteran Shawn Deabay will…

[AMARILLO, TX] The Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association has released the 2026 Texas Wheat Variety Guide, a free, farmer-focused resource providing data-driven information to help inform planting decisions for the upcoming season. The guide is a result of a collaborative effort between Texas Wheat and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension. Compiled using data…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2026 PHARR — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of workers or risk losing in November. During a gathering Wednesday hosted by the South Texas Builders Association and the American Business Immigration Coalition Action, industry…

Luxembourg, July 30, 2026 — SES S.A. announces financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Networks revenue up +89.0% yoy supported by growth in Mobility (+169.9% yoy; including positive impact from a contract restructuring in Aviation in Q1 26) and Government & Defense (+41.9% yoy); Media (+46.5% yoy) performance in-line with…