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AAA Texas: Gas Prices Reverse Course, Begin Rising In Most Areas As Middle East Tensions Escalate The statewide gas price average in Texas is now $3.41 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more than a week ago and 61 cents more per gallon…

Landowners can receive up to $100,000 in incentives for adopting soil‑building, cost‑saving practices – by Kay Ledbetter Texas row crop and vegetable producers looking to cut input costs, improve soil health and boost long‑term profitability have access to a new round of financial incentives through a statewide conservation effort. Irrigation water management in rice is one…

Many college students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover school expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to find work quickly. If this situation describes you or a student in your life, watch out for scams. BBB Scam Tracker has gotten reports of employment scams impersonating professors and university departments. How…

Texarkana, Arkansas — More than 10,000 spectators gathered at Texarkana Regional Airport on June 27 as the Texarkana Airshow returned for the first time in over 30 years, delivering a full day of aviation, live music, family activities and community celebration while raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Presented by Red River Credit Union,…

Austin, Tex. – On Tuesday the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed cutting the public out of air pollution permits for “minor sources,” which includes the large diesel generators that many data centers in Texas use. EPA’s proposal removes any requirement for transparency or public participation for these pollution sources, including most data centers but…

BEAUMONT, Texas –An illegal alien has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms possession in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Freddie Castillo, 36, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia…

HALLSVILLE, Tx. (July 9, 2026) — SWEPCO is preparing for another major construction milestone at the future Hallsville Natural Gas Plant as two generators and one turbine are delivered to the project site. After arriving in East Texas by rail, the equipment will be transferred to specialized transport trailers at a rail unloading location in…

The Teachers Behind Texas History Welcome to week 5 of 10. Meet Kristina Miller Kristina watched students who once doubted themselves grow into confident researchers and presenters. Your donation provides immediate support for teachers to participate in Texas History Day and National History Day by offsetting travel costs, providing stipends for judges, supporting dedicated teachers…

July 9, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added James Lee Kirby to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. James Lee Kirby, 49, from…