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By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline September 16, 2026 In its latest effort to overhaul federal homelessness funding, the Trump administration is proposing to provide more money to localities that prioritize treatment-first policies such as sober living, more cooperation with law enforcement and more temporary and transitional housing.  It’s a reversal from a decade-long federal approach known…

By Paula Span Sep 17, 2026 The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older adults. More studies follow, confirming those findings. After a few years, medical associations revise their…

TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks to help parents protect their most precious cargo Download video September 16, 2026 Why this matters Across the nation, 46% of child car seats are misused or are the wrong seat for a child’s size. To help keep kids safe, TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks and hands-on…

September 16, 2026 The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s farm bill vote by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Foresty. “Texas Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026. America’s farmers and ranchers…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune September 16, 2026 The family of a 37-year-old pregnant San Antonio woman who died of preeclampsia is claiming in a new lawsuit that the Texas’ abortion ban led to her death.  The family of Tierra Walker, who died when she was 20 weeks pregnant, is suing Texas Attorney General…

View as a webpage  /  Share Office of Communications American Farmers Shipped a Record 2.2 Billion Gallons of Ethanol Worldwide in 2025 (Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a plan that builds upon 2025’s record U.S. ethanol export performance, removes restrictions to American…

ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Fort Hood Hiring Event, September 23 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Courtyard Killeen. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 51 employers actively seeking the unique talents of…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service awarded nearly $5 million to 118 rural volunteer fire departments across the state to support firefighting equipment and emergency response needs. The $4.99 million awarded Aug. 26 will help departments purchase firefighting apparatus, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing and other resources needed to safely and effectively…

News from Southern Arkansas University MAGNOLIA, AR (09/16/2026) Southern Arkansas University welcomed 20 rising high school juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to campus this past summer for the Arkansas Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS), sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. The multi-day summit gave students an immersive experience in leadership development, agriculture, career exploration and…