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By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 3, 2026 Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a distributor filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court…

By Jaden Edison and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune August 3, 2026 More than 85,000 families are participating in Texas’ private school voucher program during its first year, a number that could increase as state officials finalize enrollment data, according to a new state report. White families make up most of the participants so far,…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune August 3, 2026 Amid growing public backlash to the rapid buildout of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced a moratorium on the approval of data centers until regulatory agencies can audit proposed data centers seeking connection to the state’s electric grid.  It is unclear how…

Take A Tour Of The Restored Paseo del Alamo! On July 2, the Alamo reopened the Paseo del Alamo, the historic site’s connection to the famed San Antonio River Walk. The two sites are linked not just through tourism but through history, with Mission San Antonio de Valero (now known as the Alamo) built along the San…

Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War will celebrate the birthday of the Women Airforce Service Pilots with an afternoon of activities, games and refreshments on Saturday, August 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Historic Nimitz Ballroom. The WASP Birthday Party will offer guests an engaging way to learn about…

News from Southern Arkansas University MAGNOLIA, AR (08/03/2026) Eleven SAU Theatre & Dance majors and three faculty members attended the Region VI American College Theater Festival (ACTF) in Abilene, TX, this past spring. Participation in ACTF provides significant educational and professional development opportunities for students, including adjudicated feedback from faculty and industry professionals, workshops across…

KC-SUMMER-2026-GRADUATION-CANDIDATES-1 Kilgore College will celebrate its summer graduates with a commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Dodson Auditorium. A total of 199 graduates will be awarded 213 degrees and certificates at the ceremony, which will recognize students completing certificates as well as those earning Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA),…

After more than 3,200 traffic crashes in school zones or involving school buses last year, Texans are reminded to drive safe and smart Why this matters Traffic crashes in Texas school zones increased 12% from 2024 to 2025. As kids across the state head back to school this month, TxDOT is reminding drivers to slow down…

California-based developer Pathway Power is planning a $200 million solar and battery storage facility in Marion County. Here are the key details surrounding the proposed project: Location & Footprint Footprint: The project will encompass roughly 2,000 acres on private land. Site: Located south of Avinger, east of Johnson Creek Reservoir, spanning both sides of Texas…