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North Texas Bookstores Invite Readers to Explore Independent bookstores are thriving, and this August, North Texas readers have an opportunity to experience that growth firsthand. Thirty-one independent bookstores, representing 33 locations across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, are joining forces for the Second Annual North Texas Bookstore Crawl. The month-long event invites readers to discover new…

Home / News / Featured – Diesel | Engine of Change A candid conversation with Cody Durham on the power of unconventional paths and the new era of technical education   The air in the lab is a distinct, industrial cocktail — warm hydraulic oil, the subtle scent of electrical ozone and the electric tension…

(AUSTIN) — Former state senator and businessman Don Huffines was sworn in today as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, pledging to root out wasteful spending, safeguard state tax dollars and deliver property tax relief to Texans. “The people of Texas work hard for their money,” Huffines said. “At a time when families are feeling…

July 30, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy in partnership with Ancora, continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Pictured above students Zackary Braudaway and Esteban Guereca recently graduated from the program this July. Also pictured are Aron Farley, instructor and Continuing Education and Corporate Training Director,…

July 29, 2026 Pictured (from left): Martín Mata, Emma Mendoza, Sabrina Otero-Svirska, and Dr. Andrew P. Yox By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director Students involved with the 15th original, feature-length film of NTCC’s Honors Northeast this summer had a unique opportunity on 24 July. They viewed one of the all-time great works of classic theatre—Hamlet,…

July 29, 2026 Route 66, the historic highway that spans 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California, marks its official 100th anniversary in 2026. cities along Route 66 have been hosting domestic and international travelers throughout the year with new and historic roadside attractions that reflect the history of Route 66. Tulsa, Oklahoma…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Homeowners, renters and students have until Monday, Aug. 31, to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from Tropical Storm Arthur. Six parishes are eligible for federal assistance for the June 17-18 storm: Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne. Survivors with flood insurance…

Funding will help Texans reach jobs, school, medical care and essential destinations   July 31, 2026 AUSTIN –  More than $154 million in transit funding will help provide access to safe, reliable transportation options for Texans across the state. The Texas Transportation Commission approved the funding in its June and July meetings. These awards will support…

By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott wants to crack down on cities he accused of getting in the way of addressing the state’s housing affordability problems and make it easier for homeowners to build additional dwellings in their backyards, he said Friday. Abbott signed a bipartisan set of laws…