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July 22, 2026 NTCC biology students continue to make exciting contributions to scientific research through hands-on fieldwork. Dr. Chris McAllister, NTCC professor of biology, and Independent Study students José Fuentes and Cecilia Phan traveled to Clinton, Arkansas, July 13-17, to conduct parasitological research in the Ozark Mountains. They were joined by Dr. Steve Chordas III…

WASHINGTON – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Healy experienced a significant engineering casualty while operating northwest of Port Angeles, Washington. There were no reported injuries. On July 13th, tugs safely towed CGC Healy back to homeport for an investigation into the incident and to undergo major repairs. “The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy acted…

ROBSTOWN, Texas — Texas Farm Credit is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 Director and Nominating Committee election. Stockholders cast ballots to elect directors for three Board of Directors positions and select representatives for the 2027 Nominating Committee. Ballots were tabulated by Survey & Ballot Systems. Texas Farm Credit extends its appreciation to…

  Eagle Pass, Texas — July 15, 2026: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas celebrated the groundbreaking of a new hotel tower expansion, marking a major investment in the future of Texas’ largest casino and the continued growth of tourism and hospitality in South Texas. The project represents the…

BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas’ ability to detect, track and fight wildfires is growing even stronger with the acquisition of three new multi-mission aircraft for Texas A&M Forest Service. The purchase marks the agency’s second major aviation acquisition in recent weeks, following the addition of two wildfire suppression helicopters, and represents another significant step…

July 22, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College wrapped up another successful year of Kids Discovery College, welcoming more than 110 young campers to campus for two weeks of hands-on learning, creativity and fun. With more than a dozen engaging classes covering everything from science and technology to theater, art and sports, the program gave local…

Celebrated Resort to Bring Beloved Magic of Harry Potter in Ice for the First Time Ice! featuring Harry Potter event rendering. GRAPEVINE, Texas – July 23, 2026 – Gaylord Texan’s beloved holiday events will make their dazzling  return to Gaylord Texan Resort, running Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. This year, Gaylord Texan  proudly…

By AJ Dellinger Published July 23, 2026, 5:05 pm ET Reading time 2 minutes Comments (45) The public backlash to the growing prominence of artificial intelligence has really coalesced around opposition to data centers in a way that has transcended national politics. Read more: https://gizmodo.com/trump-on-data-centers-you-cant-fight-it-you-have-to-go-with-it-2000790014

By Paula Span Jul 24, 2026 (Photodisc/Getty Images) Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. “I want to stay here,” she vowed. “And die here.” She might pull that off. In relatively good health, Jennett still drives to lunch with friends, does her own…