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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: GLO Press Office (512) 936-9582 media@glo.texas.gov Commissioner Buckingham, Veterans Land Board Applauds Recording 600th Voices of Veterans Story for Oral History Program AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the VLB has recorded the 600th interview for the Voices of…

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (06/26/2026)– The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Torri Ward of Diana graduated with a BSBA – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sam M. Walton College of Business. Chancellor Charles Robinson emphasized the significance…

By Michael W. Ferguson Across Texas, employers are reeling from rising health insurance costs. Many are running out of room to absorb them. Eighty-five percent say the current trajectory is unsustainable. More than half already report an adverse effect on their ability to raise wages or hire. For small and mid-sized firms in particular, tradeoffs…

In just 8 days, Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day. We’ll gather with family and friends, fire up the grill, watch fireworks, and spend time with our communities. It’s also a day when Americans show their generosity in countless ways — opening their homes, sharing meals, volunteering their time, and helping neighbors in…

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals. The larvae of the parasitic fly infest wounds and can create significant tissue damage if left untreated.…

Serving You Since 1912 We’re proud to celebrate 114 years of serving Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Since 1912, SWEPCO has delivered safe, reliable energy, powered by people who prepare for extreme weather, embrace new technology, and give back to the communities they serve. Follow us on Facebook  and watch for a special series of visuals we’ve…

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 In the span of a couple years, hundreds of massive electricity- and water-hungry data centers have proposed construction in Texas — a veritable gold rush for those capitalizing on the sudden demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. There are at least 248 data center projects planned across…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 This story is part of a reporting fellowship sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists and supported by The Commonwealth Fund. TOKYO — In Shibuya, home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations and shopping destinations, seniors can choose a monitoring service and the city…

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System’s new VISION supercomputer is the most powerful university supercomputer in the United States, according to the June 2026 TOP500 list, which ranks VISION No. 66 among the world’s fastest computing systems. “We did not fund VISION for bragging rights. We funded it because Texas needs answers…

The Teachers Behind Texas History Welcome to week 3 of 10. For this week’s Texas educator spotlight, meet Kristen Shaver Kristen sent 3 students to Nationals for the first time ever. Help her do it again by donating today. Your donation provides immediate support for teachers to participate in Texas History Day and National History…