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GILMER — The green space adjacent to the Upshur County Library is getting a much-needed second chapter thanks to a coordinated volunteer effort aimed at turning an underutilized local asset into a vibrant community gathering place. On Saturday, July 11, the Friends of the Upshur County Library kicked off the first phase of their park…

FEMA disaster assistance can pay for accessibility improvements to your home if you or a member of your household has a disability. Eligible applicants may request certain items if your home was damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17-18. Four parishes were designated for FEMA assistance: Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne. Below…

By Ellie Ashby, Sneha Dey, Emily Foxhall, Dan Keemahill, Terri Langford, Katlyn Ma, Alejandra Martinez, Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Ayden Runnels, Alejandro Santos Cid and Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2026 After the dayslong rash of rain ended in the Texas Hill Country, forecasters are now watching a network of major rivers in…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2026 Buoys that the federal government planned to install as anti-immigration deterrents drifted into the Rio Grande amid severe flooding, prompting officials to close several key bridges along the U.S.-Mexico border near Eagle Pass on Thursday and in Laredo on Sunday.  Eagle Pass…

Enews Sign Up  |  Visit My Website  |  View Online Dear East Texas, Small businesses are the heartbeat of innovation and growth in our economy. This past week in the District, I had the opportunity to visit Megan and James Heath, owners of Pack ‘N Mail in Longview and Gilmer, and to see their Longview location firsthand. Their business…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune July 20, 2026 California might have the Silicon Valley, but Texas is the silicon state. Texas leads the nation in exports of semiconductor chips, the small pieces that form the building blocks of all modern electronics, and the industry is currently experiencing a boom. “It seems unprecedented relative to…

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune July 20, 2026 DALLAS – On Tuesday morning in downtown Dallas, it might have been hard to tell the state’s third largest city has suffered some big-name economic losses. Colorful street art installed for the FIFA World Cup, which has injected good vibes and camaraderie into the sprawling 8.5…

By Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2026 Nearly a decade ago, a British court ordered a man named Sam Westrop to pay the equivalent of more than $173,000 in libel damages after he published an article on his website calling the founder of a London-based Islamic TV channel a “convicted terrorist.” Westrop eventually…

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state’s emergency response efforts. No additional rescues or evacuations were performed by Texas Game Wardens as of yesterday’s (July 18) update. New footage recorded by…

July 20, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 15.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.54/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 13.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 82.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…