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By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 6, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott raked in over $20 million from July through late September, outpacing Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa’s more than $13 million haul — and also far outspending her in what has shaped up to be the Republican incumbent’s most competitive election yet. Abbott ended the reporting…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune October 6, 2026 Donors from every state but North Dakota gave money to Democratic state Rep. Jon Rosenthal’s campaign for Texas Railroad Commissioner, sending roughly $488,000 in contributions to his campaign after his opponent, Bo French, went viral for a racist post on X. It is the most…

October 6, 2026 – Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) invites you to raise a glass to the 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival in historic downtown Winnsboro. The event invites guests to stroll through Winnsboro’s charming Cultural District, sampling Texas wines and local culinary treats while enjoying juried artwork and live music. Admission is FREE. Hours for Friday, November 6, are…

LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland Have you noticed that when we are bombarded with negativity and told that the world is falling apart at the seams, it drains our joy and hope? Of course, we are concerned about our nation, the world, and the future of our family, but may we look beyond…

BASTROP, Texas — The 28th annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy begins this week at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility near Bastrop. The academy takes place Oct. 6-19. Each year, federal, state, local and private firefighters from across Texas and the nation attend the academy to continue their education and earn nationally accredited training qualifications.…

SHREVEPORT, La. – National Night Out celebrates what is possible when neighbors, community organizations and local partners come together to build safer, stronger communities.   At Community Renewal’s MLK Friendship House, that spirit extends far beyond a single evening each year. Through a unique partnership with SWEPCO, children and teens participating in the Friendship House…

Published: September 22, 2026 Kilgore College Theatre will bring Washington Irving’s classic tale to the stage with its upcoming production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” set for Oct. 8-11 in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. The production features a fast-paced retelling of the familiar story through physical storytelling, an eerie atmosphere and…

Kilgore College has been awarded a five-year, $1.26 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Educational Opportunity Center program, which helps East Texans access higher education and career training opportunities. The Educational Opportunity Center, or EOC, is one of the federal TRIO programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of…

 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians and master electrical contractors to work in either state under a streamlined…

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians and master electrical contractors to work in either state under a streamlined…