Area News

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) led a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the arrest of three Romanian nationals accused of operating an organized skimming scheme targeting retailers across Texas. The investigation began in June 2026 after local retailers requested assistance with multiple reports of point-of-sale skimming devices. Investigators determined…

By David Lightman, Stateline July 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — Political party poll watchers are showing up more and more, usually outside polling places. They have a different mission than the nonpartisan election observers long regarded as bulwarks of credibility, and there’s concern that voters will be confused who’s there to influence them and who’s there…

By Jayme Lozano Carver and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2026 LUBBOCK — The U.S. will resume importing a limited amount of cattle from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The decision comes as a flesh-eating parasite outbreak continues. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it is…

By Uriel J. García, Lomi Kriel and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2026 The “crystal-like substance” the FBI found inside the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo — the 52-year-old who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month — was not an illicit drug, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia,…

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2026 Two critical South Texas lakes that supply water to drought-stricken Corpus Christi will rise significantly in the coming days as runoff from last week’s flooding rain flows downstream from the Hill Country. It is, however, too early to predict if it will be a true “drought…

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…

(Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA will open the Douglas, AZ port of entry to cattle trade, while simultaneously initiating the operational steps necessary for…

July 22, 2026 NTCC biology students continue to make exciting contributions to scientific research through hands-on fieldwork. Dr. Chris McAllister, NTCC professor of biology, and Independent Study students José Fuentes and Cecilia Phan traveled to Clinton, Arkansas, July 13-17, to conduct parasitological research in the Ozark Mountains. They were joined by Dr. Steve Chordas III…

WASHINGTON – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Healy experienced a significant engineering casualty while operating northwest of Port Angeles, Washington. There were no reported injuries. On July 13th, tugs safely towed CGC Healy back to homeport for an investigation into the incident and to undergo major repairs. “The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy acted…

ROBSTOWN, Texas — Texas Farm Credit is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 Director and Nominating Committee election. Stockholders cast ballots to elect directors for three Board of Directors positions and select representatives for the 2027 Nominating Committee. Ballots were tabulated by Survey & Ballot Systems. Texas Farm Credit extends its appreciation to…