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HOUSTON, TX — Achilles Roofing & Exterior, a premier provider of residential and commercial roofing solutions, is proud to announce a double milestone: the celebration of nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Greater Houston area and the achievement of over 800 five-star project ratings across major consumer platforms. In conjunction with this growth,…

By Shelby K. Little, Commander, Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans In 1999, the Texas Senate formally recognized April as Confederate History and Heritage Month, encouraging Texans to learn more about the role our State played in the War Between the States. Each year, this month offers us a meaningful opportunity to honor our ancestors,…

Republicans are considering reductions in federal health spending to help pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement. Read more: GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war

Public interest in AI-powered legal help is rising fast, but legal experts are warning that the technology is still not advanced enough to replace proper legal advice.   New search trend data analysed by Alper Law,  shows that the term “AI lawyer” reached 638,000 global searches in the past month, up 10% month on month,…

Through hands-on training and dedicated resources, we transform military leadership into sustainable agricultural success, bridging the gap between service to the nation and service to the land. Big Sandy, Texas 03/30/2026 Soldiers of the Land, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans build successful agricultural careers, announced today the launch of its new campus.…

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Mar 27, 2026 at 5:22pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. What happened? Voting…

By Colleen DeGuzman, Stephen Simpson, Terri Langford and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune March 30, 2026 After missing her chair and falling on the tile floor during a child’s birthday party last October, the 54-year-old Edinburg woman begged: “Don’t take me to the hospital.” Her head was throbbing and sharp pain stretched down her back.…

By The Waco Bridge, The Texas Tribune March 30, 2026 The Waco Bridge is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Waco government, education and community. Sign up for the Bridge’s free newsletter here. WACO — School bells and announcements are absent from the school day at campuses operated by…