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PLANO, Texas – Two Costa Rican national, including a former government official, have been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez, 49, and Edwin Danney Lopez-Vega, also 49, were extradited from Costa Rica to the United…

PLANO, Texas – A Honduran national has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Baldemar Roque Negrete, also known as Chele Peña, 52, a Honduran national, was extradited from Guatemala to the United States on March 20, 2026, to face…

Partnership Establishes UT Tyler Cowan Center as Official Home of the ETYO  TYLER, Texas (February 24, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with the East  Texas Youth Orchestra in support of arts education and community engagement. “This is a proud moment for UT Tyler,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley,…

Life is full of upgrades and change. As many Texas companies adopt automated machinery to increase production speed and efficiency, the demand for skilled technicians continues to grow. In response, Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus developed the Automation and Controls program, giving nontraditional students the opportunity to return to school and strengthen their career…

World-famous Elvis tribute artist Travis Powell and Toby Keith tribute artist DeWayne Terry will bring two icons of American music to life on stage March 29th, 4:00 pm at the Gilmer Civic Center! Backed by the nationally recognized tribute band Edge of Reality, the show promises an evening where country meets rock ’n’ roll in…

TYLER, Texas (March 23, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler named Dr. Jenifer Chilton as the dean of the School of Nursing. Chilton has served as interim dean since 2025.  “A longtime and highly respected member of our School of Nursing faculty, she has served as  interim dean, providing steady leadership,” said UT…

By Paul F. Petrick March 8th was the 43rd anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s speech before the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, Florida where he labeled the Soviet Union an “evil empire.” It was not a milestone anniversary other than it was the first anniversary of the Evil Empire Speech to occur since its author…

BATON ROUGE, LA (03/23/2026)– Emma Alphin of Big Sandy, Texas, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Texas Woman’s University. Alphin is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi…

Legacy of Texas is the official store of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Especially Texan: Lila May Banks Cockrell Our Handbook of Texas Women features many entries on the trailblazing women of Texas. This Handbook resource is the perfect…