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By Mel Gurtov Mentally Unstable Ordinarily, July 4 would be a time to celebrate the virtues of America. But whatever virtues we once possessed, Donald Trump and his inner circle of family and sycophants have abandoned them. Blind ambition, greed, and notorious self-promotion of the would-be king stand in their place. Today I want to…

Enews Sign Up  |  Visit My Website  |  View Online Dear East Texas,   Happy Fourth of July! Today we honor America’s 250th anniversary. It was the day when the desperation for liberty was met with the determination of revolutionaries and the desire for freedom was met with a decision to sacrifice. The Founding Fathers didn’t just declare independence—they…

Today is the day! A day 250 years in the making. Happy 250th Birthday, America! From neighborhood block parties and hometown parades to concerts, fireworks, and celebrations from coast to coast, Americans everywhere are coming together to celebrate Independence Day and our nation’s 250th anniversary. No matter where you’re celebrating, you can be part of…

Bowie County   Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. Westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of Pecan…

By Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2026   The jobs Texas will need to fill in 10 years are being defined today, and the state’s education and workforce systems are racing to catch up. Join The Texas Tribune and The Waco Bridge on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Texas State Technical College…

July 3, 2026 AUSTIN – As Texans and visitors prepare to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across the state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging everyone to prioritize water safety after Texas Game Wardens responded to an unusually high number of water-related fatalities last…

(Michael Jeffrey Anderson)   WISE County, Texas  – On July 1, 2026, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Special Agents served a search warrant at a residence in Runaway Bay, Texas, as part of an ongoing investigation involving the alleged downloading of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). During the search, DPS…

July 1, 2026 Pictured (from left): Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement; McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist; and Mason May, Director of Work4College, are pictured at the check presentation.  Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) has received a $1.354 million grant from the Moody Foundation to strengthen workforce development and expand the college’s…