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At a Houston funeral home, a community comes together to pay respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2026 HOUSTON — Two of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons received a steady stream of hugs, handshakes and besos Thursday evening from hundreds of people they’ve never met, who came to a funeral home in the city’s east side to grieve him as one of their own. At…
Read MoreSmith County Judge to Discuss What Every Leader Needs to Hear (Even If They Don’t Want To)
TYLER, Texas – July 17, 2026 – Leadership is often associated with confidence, decisiveness, and having the right answers. But according to Smith County Judge Neal Franklin, one of the most important qualities of effective leadership is something much more personal: self-awareness. Drawing on decades of leadership in public service, law enforcement, and county government,…
Read MoreLive updates: Flood risk remains for parts of Texas after days of rain
By Emily Foxhall, Ayden Runnels, Katlyn Ma, Alejandro Santos Cid, Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Terri Langford, Alejandra Martinez and Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2026 Parts of southwest Texas and the Hill Country endured a third night in a row of heavy rain and flash flooding that has left at least two people…
Read MoreGilmer Weather Data for 2026
The Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) at Gilmer Municipal Airport/Fox Stephens Field has measured 19.39 inches of precipitation in 2026. High temperature was 98 on July 4, 9 and 11. Low was 15 on January 26. Read more: Gilmer RAWS =================== Climate Gilmer – Texas
Read MoreTrinity Freedom Ranch: A Vision for Healing
Nestled on 33 acres just outside Gilmer, the Trinity Freedom Ranch is a new and unique development with a powerful dual mission: to offer a premium outdoor experience while building a foundation to support veterans’ mental health . More Than Just an RV Resort Currently, the Ranch operates as a brand-new RV Resort, providing guests…
Read MoreBrownsville lands $3.2B AI drone tech company. Community members question the impact it could bring.
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2026 BOCA CHICA BEACH — As a child, Christopher Basaldu, a lifelong resident of Brownsville, would take family trips to Boca Chica beach, a quiet stretch of shore 30 miles east of Brownsville. The small residential community surrounding it, known as Boca Chica Village, was quiet with…
Read MoreTrump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
By Rachel Spears Jul 16, 2026 Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, appears before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on July 15. (Eric Harkleroad/KFF Health News) Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expressed support…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is building a state-managed fleet of wildland firefighting aircraft, beginning with the purchase of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in December 2027, with the second anticipated to follow three to six months later. “Texas families and communities depend…
Read MoreUT Health Quitman nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care
Quitman, Texas (July 16, 2026) — UT Health Quitman has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability. Stroke is…
Read MoreStates split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation
By Amanda Watford, Stateline July 14, 2026 A teenager charged with the same crime can face dramatically different consequences depending on where they live. In one state, a young person accused of a serious offense may be sent to a juvenile facility focused on treatment and rehabilitation. In another, they could face adult criminal proceedings,…
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