Area News

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune August 10, 2026 Robert Howden, the new Texas secretary of state, said in a legal filing Monday that he would continue to defend the state’s open primary system, putting him at odds with the Texas GOP in the lawsuit filed by the party last year. “The only thing that…

By Berenice Garcia, Jayme Lozano Carver, Stephen Simpson, Hien An Ngo and Alex Ford, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 A small fly has the potential to impart a big impact on Texas’ beef and agricultural industry. On June 3, the New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County by the…

Published: August 11, 2026 Five Kilgore College educators attended the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) July 27-30 in Austin, marking the college’s largest delegation to the national conference. HI-TEC brings together educators, industry leaders and workforce professionals focused on high-demand technical fields, including electric vehicles, biotechnology, industrial automation, advanced manufacturing and advanced air mobility.…

Beneath its fiercely political surface, Life in Woke America is an unexpectedly tender story about a former foster child determined to build the family, purpose, and permanence he never received. Life in Woke America combines suspense, family drama, and a foster-care survivor’s search for truth and belonging in the Texas Panhandle.   AMARILLO, Texas —…

LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland The majority of the world does not agree with the God of the Bible being the author and finisher of their faith. With so many diverse religions and philosophical convictions, along with masses of people that have no spiritual affiliation at all, we still realize that today’s spiritual…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 10, 2026 A federal judge denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order sought by hemp businesses and consumers, allowing the Texas ban on THC products to continue until the case is resolved. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown of Galveston declined to lift the ban Sunday, saying…

By María Méndez, Taylor Goldenstein, Emily Foxhall, Alejandra Martinez and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune August 11, 2026 This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Data center proposals are sprouting up in neighborhoods all across the state. And Texans have questions. But information about the proposed projects and their potential impacts on a community is…

Colonial Village in Longview, Texas hosted its Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 8, giving out 104 prefilled backpacks to local children ahead of the new school year. The event included snow cones, cotton candy, games, balloon art and face painting. Residents also helped fill backpacks before the event as part of the community’s school supply drive.…

At our August meeting our Guest Speaker will be C.C.G.S. Vice President Louella Vernon who will be showing the video “THE ORPHAN TRAIN”. You don’t want to miss this interesting and informative program. The meeting will start at 12:00 noon, lunch will be served at 12:30 pm and the program will start at 1:00 pm,…

By Terri Langford and Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune August 10, 2026 While vaccine requirements have not changed for Texas students this year — despite federal efforts to drop and space out some inoculations — Becca Harkleroad understands how many parents are confused. “Despite all the confusion that hits the news … nothing’s changed,” said…