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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…

Meetings paired with online tools give Texans access to up-to-date screwworm guidance – by Kay Ledbetter The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple events across the state throughout June to provide New World screwworm education. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple events across the state throughout June to provide New World screwworm education.…

As we move into the second half of 2026, many business owners find themselves caught between reflection and momentum. Mid-year is more than a calendar checkpoint. It’s a strategic opportunity to revisit goals, assess performance, and set a stronger course for the remainder of the year. “The middle of the year is like halftime in…

June 24, 2026 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks presents seven tips to help park visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty that Texas offers. In 2025, 169 heat-related incidents were…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 The Texas Education Agency must spend up to $8.4 million in taxpayer money to correct thousands of errors in learning materials that drew national scrutiny for their inclusion of Bible stories. That funding will pay for printing and shipping new materials as well as disposing of…

By Brandon Mulder, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute. In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything…

June 24, 2026 Students still have time to register for NTCC’s Summer II five-week term, which begins July 13. A variety of face-to-face and online classes remain available, offering flexible options for students looking to earn credits this summer. Click here to view the schedule. Courses are available in many of NTCC’s most popular academic…

Washington, June 25, 2026 – On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule, a landmark action that will help farmers voluntarily capture new value from regenerative agricultural practices through biofuel markets. The announcement builds…

MAGNOLIA, AR (06/25/2026) The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 25, at the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, opened his report with updates on several university initiatives. The Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program continues to grow,…