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TSTC students to showcase diverse talents at state SkillsUSA eventÂ
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Students from Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus are heading to Corpus Christi to compete in the 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference on April 8-11. SkillsUSA is a professional organization focused on employability, leadership and technical skills. It features more than 100 specific contests at the state and national…
Read MoreAAA Texas: Hit-and-Run Crashes Continue to Climb, New AAA Foundation Research Shows
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows hit-and-run crashes remain a growing danger on U.S. roads. In 2023, 15% of all police-reported crashes involved a driver who fled the scene — the highest share recorded in recent years. Caught on Camera: Hit and Run Crashes AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Research Brief The…
Read MoreCredit Union of Texas (CUTX) to Host Sixth Annual “Risk It For The Brisket” Competition in Partnership with Live Gilmer on April 11
RiskItBrisket2026 – Notice for Street Closures As part of the event, CUTX will host a free, all-day concert headlined by Texas country legend Roger Creager Risk It For The Brisket 2026 WHAT: Credit Union of Texas (CUTX), in partnership with Live Gilmer, will host a free concert in Downtown Gilmer as a part of…
Read MoreStanding by Those Who Serve—And the Pets They Leave Behind
When a service member deploys or a patient is rushed into surgery, there’s an urgent question no one plans for: what happens to the family pet? For thousands of families each year, the answer is heartbreaking—beloved animals are surrendered to already overcrowded shelters, not because they’re unwanted, but because there is simply nowhere else for them…
Read MoreRain or Shine, History Comes Alive at Fort Martin Scott’s Frontier FestÂ
 | April 6, 2026 | Fredericksburg, TX – Strong winds and intermittent heavy rain did not stop the blacksmith’s hammer from swinging or the cannon from blasting as Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site came to life April 4 during its second annual Frontier Fest. The festival offered visitors an opportunity to step back in time…
Read MoreHigh oil and gas prices over an extended time period will bring big bucks to the coffers of the State of Texas
If West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stays at $110 per barrel, the state of Texas would see a massive surge in tax revenue, significantly exceeding the official projections released by the Comptroller’s office last year. Based on current production levels and the state’s tax structure, here is the breakdown of the estimated annual revenue. 1.…
Read MoreEspecially Texan: First Texas Field Battery Light Artillery
Legacy of Texas is the official store of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. The month of April is a big month for Civil War history. April is noted as a pivotal month in American Civil War history,…
Read MoreTexas Mutual to award $100K to KC Risk Management Institute at April 1 check presentation
Published: March 31, 2026 Texas Mutual Insurance Company awarded a $100,000 grant for the 19th consecutive year to Kilgore College to continue funding the college’s Risk Management Institute (RMI), which provides free workplace safety courses for community employers, workers and the general public. Jeremy Hansen, manager of regional safety services at Texas Mutual Insurance Company, presented…
Read MoreImmigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It
By Vanessa G. Sánchez, El TĂmpano April 6, 2026 OAKLAND, Calif. — Rosa MarĂa Carranza leaned forward to hold a 3-year-old’s back as the girl climbed a rock in the forested hills of northeast Oakland. Dressed in hiking gear and beaded necklaces, Carranza, 67, maneuvered between trees and children on a sunny morning in December.…
Read MoreThese Women Had Their Breasts Removed To Thwart Cancer. Then Came the Pain.
By Brett Kelman and Amy Maxmen April 6, 2026 Three weeks after Sophia Bassan’s mastectomy, she felt a stabbing pain beneath her right armpit. In the following months, painful shocks radiated through her chest and back. Her body became so sensitive that at times she couldn’t wear a shirt or lift a fork to her…
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