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Texas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers
By Sneha Dey, Jaden Edison and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune August 14, 2026 Texas’ school performance ratings remained relatively flat this year, while the Austin school district prepared for expected state sanctions over chronic F ratings. Campuses and districts received their state report cards Friday, providing families a glimpse of how well schools educate…
Read MoreVet Assistant program graduates 14 students
August 13, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Vet Assistant program recently celebrated its third graduating class on Monday, August 10, 2026. Fourteen new students recently graduated from the program: Molly Brady, Vanessa Buendia, Susan Cassler, Sherlyn Castillo, Joni Figueroa, Emma Fortenberry, Eliana Johnson, Briel Kershaw, Alice Lopez, Ana Lopez, Manuela Paresdes Bradley, Juliana Perez,…
Read MoreLimited space available in new Plumber Pre-Apprentice Program
August 13, 2026 There’s still time to start training for a new career this fall. Northeast Texas Community College is enrolling students in its Plumber Pre-Apprentice Program, which begins Sept. 8, and financial assistance of up to $2,500 may be available for qualified students. The 14-week evening program meets Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to…
Read MoreSummer graduation planned for Friday, August 14th
August 13, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College will host its August 2026 commencement ceremony on Friday, Aug. 14th in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so only guests who have tickets will be admitted into the auditorium. Graduation will be streamed live on NTCC Website and Facebook for…
Read MoreCommissioners Court extends burn ban
SBA Announces 90% Loan Guarantee for Energy Sector
New loan guarantee for small producers will support expanded energy capacity, lower energy prices, and stronger supply chain WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small businesses across the energy production supply chain are now eligible for a new 90% Energy Guarantee through the SBA International Trade Loan (ITL)…
Read MoreEight inmates guilty of possessing cellular phones while incarcerated in Beaumont’s Federal Correctional Complex
BEAUMONT, Texas – Eight inmates have pleaded guilty to possessing contraband while incarcerated at a federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Rudolph Tatum Jr., 44; Toan Tran, 47; Terral Blackwell, 49; Roderick Stills, 49; Gene Rudolph, 49; Elijah Pennington, 31; Dawnta Mitchell, 35; and Andre Powers,…
Read MoreVoices of Veterans: Danny Garrett Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During the Vietnam War
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. This week, we highlight the service of Danny Garrett, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Garrett was…
Read MoreNo more ‘hypothetical situations’: States move to fortify elections against Trump
By Kevin Hardy, Stateline August 14, 2026 State Democratic officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November, as President Donald Trump casts doubt on election security and pushes for more federal involvement in local voting. “We’re no longer talking about hypothetical situations,” said Nick Brown, Washington state’s Democratic attorney general, noting the president’s…
Read MoreMy Husband Was Kicked Out of Hospice for Dying Too Slowly
By Kim Clark Aug 14, 2026 Mike Salmon’s health improved so much under hospice care that he got kicked out and returned to activities like making his signature blueberry-cinnamon lattice-topped pies. After expecting imminent death, he says, he’s enjoying what he calls his “bonus days. … This is one of life’s sweet spots.” (Kim Clark…
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