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By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 State environmental regulators are preparing to take another critical step toward allowing treated oilfield wastewater to be spread on Texas farmland, a proposal that supporters say could help the state’s water supply needs and critics warn could expose communities and agricultural land to contaminants if not…

By Natalia Contreras, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. Three years ago, Texas Republicans approved a state law that was designed to allow unprecedented state oversight of elections in…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2026 Corpus Christi’s impending water crisis — and delayed action by city leaders — has become an issue in the race for Texas governor, with Gov. Greg Abbott threatening a state takeover of the city and his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, criticizing his “strong-arm” approach. Frustration grew…

AUSTIN – Members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized acts of service and bravery at the June PSC meeting today at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Colonel Martin presented two Javier Arana Jr. Top Trooper Awards, two Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service…

(Temple, Texas, June 11, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory, 808 E. Blackland Road, Temple, Texas. State…

[Round Rock, TX] — June 9, 2026 — TORCH CIN LLC, a physician-hospital organization representing 45  rural and community hospitals across Texas, today announced it has formally notified  UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of its intent to terminate all participation agreements —  including its Provider Organization Participation Agreement (POPA) and Accountable Care Organization  (ACO) Agreement — citing…

By West Cuthbert, American Resolve Director   It’s rare to see overwhelming bipartisan consensus on just about anything these days, but that’s why these new poll numbers should catch the attention of Texas lawmakers. According to a new poll, 93 percent of Texas voters are demanding hospital price transparency.   A recent survey of 600 likely Texas…

June 10, 2026 When most people think about Northeast Texas Community College, they think about students earning degrees and job skills. But a recent economic impact study shows NTCC also plays a big role in the local economy. According to the study, NTCC generated $46.2 million in economic activity during the 2023-24 fiscal year and…

Texas Gas Prices Drop, But Summer Uncertainty Remains The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.58 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 14 cents less when compared to this day last week and is 83 cents more per gallon compared to this day last…