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 Law enforcement believes there may be additional victims across multiple states SHERMAN, Texas – A Nashville, Tennessee man has been arrested and charged with federal child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Joseph Dalton Bowman, 32, was named in a three-count indictment returned by a federal…

Texas Crop and Weather Report – by Sarah Fuller The Texas forest industry continues on a steady trajectory thanks to ongoing demand for new housing and construction, as well as other manufacturing sectors that rely on renewable wood fibers, said a Texas A&M Forest Service expert. In 2024, the Texas forest sector directly contributed $27.4 billion in industry…

July 2026 How to check a used car’s history and avoid scams Español Used car buyers in Texas face common scams that can cost thousands of dollars. Here’s how to check a vehicle’s history and stay safe. Get the vehicle identification number (VIN) The VIN is a 17-digit code on the lower-left corner of the…

SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Texas Farm Credit recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Southlake branch while welcoming Scott Petty as Regional Vice President serving the Southlake and Fort Worth markets. Located at 2101 E. Kirkwood Blvd. in Southlake, the full-service office expands the association’s ability to serve landowners, rural homeowners, and agricultural producers throughout…

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to share the success of the Collin County Veterans Expo held this past weekend in Allen. The VLB was proud to host this event alongside representatives from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), and Credit Union of Texas (CUTX). “As Chairwoman…

By Clark Corbin, Stateline July 27, 2026 Idaho’s wolf population decreased to an estimated 1,129 animals in 2025 as state officials work to reduce the population through expanded hunting and trapping, Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials said this month. Statewide, the wolf population is down by an estimated 106 wolves compared to the…

By Kevin Hardy, Stateline July 28, 2026 CHICAGO — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is calling for an overhaul of the nation’s childcare system, which they say is failing children, parents and providers. The group of 13 Republican and Democratic lawmakers, who have spent the last year studying childcare access and affordability problems, offered…

By Tim Henderson, Stateline July 29, 2026 New estimates put the U.S. undocumented immigrant population in mid-2024 at 14.6 million to 15.8 million, a sharp increase from around 11 million in the 2010s.  Since then the non-citizen population has likely dropped, but the number is unclear since immigrants facing hostility are reluctant to cooperate with…

By Paula Andalo Jul 29, 2026 Ronmel Rangel of Portland, Maine, doesn’t have health insurance. He shopped around for an acceptable price on hernia surgery with the help of his doctor after a local hospital gave him an estimate of $23,000. He found better deals in other states. (Brianna Soukup for KFF Health News) Around…

TribCast: Should we be worried about Dallas? by Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2026 The Dallas-Fort Worth region is growing as fast as anywhere in the country. But the city of Dallas itself lost residents last year. The TribCast crew speaks with urban affairs reporter Joshua Fechter about the challenges and opportunities for…