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By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune September 10, 2026 A Texas judge has ruled against an Alaskan surrogate in her bid to obtain custody over a medically fragile baby she birthed in Dallas. According to a Wednesday filing, attorneys for the surrogate McKenna West are now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after Texas’…

By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune September 8, 2026 Here’s what you need to know Trump, Vance talk Texas Senate as convention closes Gov. Greg Abbott says midterm election is “a choice between common sense and crazy” Sen. Ted Cruz frames Democratic Party as overtaken by socialists and “Islamists” Flores, Tijerina go hard on…

By Gabby Birenbaum and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune September 10, 2026 DALLAS — Onstage at the GOP midterm convention, Texas Republicans’ message on the economy was split between two tracks. Popular elements of the party’s economic agenda — like new tax breaks for tip earners and workers making overtime — are evidence that President…

If you’re struggling with debt, you’re certainly not alone. It can be overwhelming when bills pile up, and many people look to credit repair, debt consolidation, or debt relief services for a solution. But not all options are the same, and some can lead to more trouble than help. BBB’s Financial Wellness HQ offers guidance…

View as a webpage Sept. 10, 2026 ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for next year’s induction. Nominees can be either individuals or organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1. “The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame honors a growing list…

Nationwide event on Saturday, Sept. 12, will showcase locally made goods, with the first 20 customers at each store receiving a limited-edition tote designed by an FFA member BRENTWOOD, Tenn., SEPT. 9, 2026 – Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, is celebrating the people who grow, make,…

  Experimental commercial flights were made possible by the Department’s first-of-its-kind testing initiative FORT WORTH, TX — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy was in Texas today to celebrate the state’s first demonstration of its next-generation aircraft under USDOT’s Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)–making Texas the sixth location to launch under the Department’s…

Student matinees, UIL clinic open for reservations   Kilgore College Theatre is now booking student groups for its 2026-27 Education Series, offering performances and events designed specifically for K-12 students. The series includes two fall morning matinees and the college’s annual UIL One-Act Play Clinic in February, giving teachers theatre-based learning opportunities throughout the school…

LA PORTE, Texas – The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) will commemorate Texian Navy Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, honoring the sailors and ships whose service helped secure and preserve the independence of the Republic of Texas. The annual ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Jesse H. Jones Theatre at the…

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.83 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA Texas. That price is 14 cents more than on this day last week and $1.07 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in El Paso…