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By Alejandro Santos Cid, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2026 Growing up in Austin, all the kids in Itzayana Mondragón’s neighborhood looked pretty much like her — and spoke Spanish too. Soon after Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016, Mondragón noticed that some of her friends had stopped attending class. She would learn later…

ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Dallas Veterans Job Fair, August 6 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at AT&T Stadium. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 77 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America’s…

By: Vivian Loe & Kenlee Childress “Upshur County 4-H is excited to continue to support two water ambassadors. This past month they went to the Tier II 4-H2O Leadership Academy where they had the opportunity to build friendships with other water ambassadors across the State, get a behind-the-scenes look into how water is managed, learn…

HENDERSON, Texas — The 171st Anniversary East Texas Sacred Harp Convention will be held August 8–9, 2026, at the Henderson Civic Center in Henderson, Texas. The two-day gathering will celebrate one of East Texas’ oldest musical traditions with community singing, fellowship, and a shared meal open to the public. The convention will feature traditional Sacred…

GILMER, Texas — Alumni of Bruce School, spanning classes from the 1950s through 1981, will gather in Gilmer this August for a heartfelt reunion honoring the school’s enduring legacy and the generations of students who walked its halls. The three-day event, scheduled for August 7–9, 2026, promises a weekend of nostalgia, recognition, and reconnection in…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for burglarizing a gun store in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Leonard Joseph Flowers, 60, pleaded guilty to theft of a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer and was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison…

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating July 30 as National Intern Day by encouraging students and employers to explore work-based learning opportunities. Programs like the Texas Intern Network (TIN) showcase how internships help people grow professionally and contribute to a stronger workforce. Texas Intern Network is a free, modernized platform that…

With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it’s no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they’re increasingly using the U.S. mail to lure people with promises of free gas and grocery gift cards. Better Business Bureau (BBB)…

By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2026 Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday. Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines. However, delta-9 THC, the most…