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Savings plans can provide tomorrow’s education at today’s prices View as a webpage  /  Share NATIONAL 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS DAY Texas plans guide pathway to higher education For many students, May marks the close of the school year — a time to celebrate hard work and successful steps toward life goals. It’s also a smart…

  USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Events Kick Off June 1   TEXAS — Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. To combat this, USPS is sharing vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers and ensure uninterrupted mail delivery.   A monthlong Dog Bite Awareness campaign begins…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Darrell Charles Coleman, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine before U.S.…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont convicted felon has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Micheal Corbin, 48, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Latisha Mae Thebeau, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine…

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has acquired its first Bell 407 helicopter since the 1980s, marking a significant investment in the agency’s aviation capabilities and its ongoing efforts to modernize and expand airborne law enforcement operations across Texas. “This aircraft represents a major step forward in how we support law enforcement…

By: Stan Popovich Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary. As a result, here are 7 tips…

By Blair Bryant In an often too serious world, laughing is the best way to let off some stress and remind yourself that you are really human and not a repetitive machine.  Of course, family and close friends are the best people to play tricks on.  Innocent gags can build bonds and create memories that…

By Manuel Reyes, D.E.D. and Cecilia Cuellar, Ph.D. Small businesses — including new ventures and startups — are a cornerstone of the East Texas economy, and access to capital often determines whether they can launch, expand, invest or adapt during challenging periods. This edition of the Hibbs Brief examines how the U.S. Small Business Administration…

  |  May 28, 2026  | Fredericksburg, TX – Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site in Fredericksburg is hosting the Texas Frontier Trail Adventure, offering children two opportunities this summer to experience the “Wild West” and Texas frontier life. The journey starts down the trail at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, June 13 and July 18. Participants will step into…