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September 29, 2026 Español The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is clarifying its rule that insurance companies can’t decline or not renew a home insurance policy based on the age of a house or its roof. Under the rule, insurance companies may base decisions on the physical conditions of the home or its components, such…

By Phillip Williams Three types of free activities, two of them for children, are scheduled at the Upshur County Library within the next week. A book will be read to young children at both of the library’s weekly “Storytime” sessions Thursday (Oct. 1.) “LEGOs at the Library,” for children ages 5-11, is scheduled from 11…

By Phillip Williams The Friends of the Upshur County Library organization in Gilmer is seeking historical information for its Nov. 14 celebration of the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the current library building. “We would like to have pictures and items on loan that are connected to the library’s history,” said Friends President Steffani…

September 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is establishing a new U.S. hub in Dallas, with a $684 million capital investment that will create more than 3,800 jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $43,849,500 and a Veteran Created Job Bonus of…

Motorists should slow down, increase following distance and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways Heavy rain can quickly turn routine driving into a dangerous situation, reducing visibility, decreasing tire traction and creating the potential for flash flooding. AAA Texas is reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits during wet weather and, most importantly, never…

By María Méndez and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about the candidates running for statewide seats, The Texas Tribune is sharing information about the Republican, Democratic and third-party candidates. For more information on midterms and the voting process, check out our election resources here. About…

By The Hechinger Report, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2026 This story about DAEPs was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter The most notable thing about Melissa’s son’s 6th birthday should have been the vacation the family took.…

By Will Hammann and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — After several months in limbo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s bill that would impose a sweeping set of regulations on college sports passed the Senate late Monday night with more than three quarters of the body’s support, marking the legislation’s furthest milestone…

SHERMAN, Texas – An Irving couple has been convicted in federal court of charges related to a multi-million-dollar fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Marina Brooks, 70, and Charles Brooks, 74, were both found guilty by a jury of conspiring to commit wire fraud.  The verdicts…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster on Monday over soaring diesel prices and a worsening fuel shortage created by wars abroad. The 30-day disaster declaration, which can be extended indefinitely, allowed Abbott to lift some restrictions on commercial transportation, which he said will alleviate some…