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Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune September 24, 2026 The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday rejected a lower court’s finding that death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent of the 2007 death of her 2-year-old daughter. Lucio has spent 18 years on death row, but questions about her possible innocence have focused on…
Read More“MAGA is dead”: Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump supporters liars and hypocrites
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune September 24, 2026 Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene chronicled her political journey from a diehard ally of the president to someone he labeled a traitor, saying “MAGA is dead” at The Texas Tribune Festival Thursday. Greene, who described herself as “politically homeless” in the wake of her experience, resigned…
Read MoreKey GOP lawmaker says state should have caught error that caused Texas voter registration backlog
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Sep 24, 2026 at 6:54pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. A key Texas…
Read MoreTexas Comptroller Huffines: Comptroller’s Office Enhances Fraud Prevention Measures to Protect Taxpayer Funds
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has implemented new fraud‑prevention tools designed to strengthen financial controls and safeguard taxpayer dollars across statewide payment systems. To meet modern fraud‑monitoring standards and further secure electronic payments, the Comptroller’s Treasury Operations division has implemented account validation and fraud risk assessment services to strengthen ACH controls across…
Read MoreWild horse and burro adoption and sale at the Idabel Rodeo Arena
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a wild horse and burro adoption and sale event on **September 25–26, 2026**, at the **Idabel Rodeo Arena** (located at NW Ninth Street / 001 NW Ninth St.) in **Idabel, Oklahoma**. Key details of the event include: * **Purpose:** The event offers excess wild horses and burros…
Read MoreFrom grocery aisles to the Hall of Fame: Kurt Warner inspires SAU’s 21st Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
News from Southern Arkansas University From grocery aisles to the Hall of Fame: Kurt Warner inspires SAU’s 21st Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series MAGNOLIA, AR (09/24/2026) Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner shared his story of perseverance, faith, and family with a packed house at Southern Arkansas University…
Read More9/25 Dolly tribute from Carter BloodCare
Texas-based Carter BloodCare invites everyone to honor a legend and support the community on Friday, Sept. 25. For one day only, the nonprofit blood center will give a limited-edition Dolly Parton-themed shirt to everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare on Sept. 25. The 9/25 pink tee features the slogan “Working 9 to 5, saving…
Read MoreLongview, Texas Airgas Facility Named 2026 National Cylinder Fill Plant of the Year
The Airgas cylinder gas fill plant in Longview, which serves as a vital supply chain hub filling and distributing industrial, specialty and medical cylinder gases across Northeast Texas, has been awarded the 2026 National Cylinder Fill Plant of the Year award. Standing out from a network of more than 400 Airgas plants across the United…
Read MoreA Love Letter to the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos
From the Desk of Sabina Carr President/CEO, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Dallas, the word is out. This season will mark the final year of the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. After twelve years, these cherished displays will take their final bow, and I wanted you to hear…
Read MoreCommissioner Dawn Buckingham Announces Nearly 62,000 Pounds of Trash Removed During Texas Coastwide Cleanup
AUSTIN — Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This year, 6,106 volunteers participated in the cleanup to help keep Texas beaches beautiful by removing nearly 62,000 pounds of trash from the coast. “The Texas Coast was my home for over…
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