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September 15, 2026 AUSTIN — RRC Commissioner Wayne Christian issued the following statement after voting against ExxonMobil’s Rose Carbon Capture and Storage permit. The Commission approved the permit by a 2–1 vote.“I am disappointed by the outcome. I remain unconvinced that the record adequately establishes the project’s long-term safety,” Christian said. “I still have not…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune September 16, 2026 Mike Morath set a goal 10 years ago to make Texas No. 1 in education, declaring then that “the future of the state is delivering great results for brown and Black kids while ensuring great results for everybody.” A decade later, national test scores indicate he…

(Washington, D.C., September 18, 2026) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) announced a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent SNAP retailers—bodegas, convenience stores, and grocery stores—across New York’s five boroughs. This investigation, dubbed Operation SNAP Back, included hundreds of undercover investigations leading to action against 170 retailers. “This is just the…

Why Autumn Is the Most Important Season for Your Family Yard  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While many homeowners view fall as the wind-down period for outdoor care, autumn is the most critical window to build lawn health, protect landscapes and lay the groundwork for a beautiful yard next year. The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the…

September 11, 2026 The Mount Pleasant Law Enforcement Association, in partnership with NTCC Soccer and the NTCC Criminal Justice Student Association, is hosting a Cleats for Kidz donation drive to support local youth ages 6-14. The drive is collecting gently used soccer equipment to help young athletes in the community get the gear they need…

September 17, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is recognizing the continued service and evolution of the Capitol Area Strike Team (CAST), a specialized team dedicated to protecting the Texas State Capitol, safeguarding dignitaries, managing large-scale crowds and providing rapid response capabilities when needed. The foundation for the CAST was established on September…

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today applauded the state’s most recent employment report data, which affirmed that Texas continues to outpace national trends, adding 159,000 nonfarm jobs between August 2025 and August 2026. According to data from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas’ workforce grew by 1.1% during those 12…

Texas Historical Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launch Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Website ABILENE – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Historical Commission have partnered to launch the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail website. This website is hosted on TexasTimeTravel.com, the state’s official heritage tourism website managed by the Texas Historical Commission…

Texas has an urgent need to replenish the blood supply to treat local patients.   According to nonprofit blood center Carter BloodCare, all blood types are needed this month, including O negative for premature babies and O positive for patients injured in car and truck wrecks.   Carter BloodCare donors also help Texans battling cancer;…