Area News
UT Austin overhauling core classes but hasn’t detailed how new center relates to the courses
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune August 13, 2026 Future UT-Austin students would have fewer classes to choose from to meet graduation requirements under a proposal university leaders presented Thursday. The plan to remake the flagship campus’ core curriculum replaces the sprawling menu of classes students can now take to meet core requirements with a…
Read MoreLongstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 13, 2026 Nearly century-old federal restrictions on certain short-barrel firearms and silencers were lifted Thursday in several states, including Texas, after the Trump administration declined to file an emergency appeal challenging a federal court order. Gun rights activists and Republican lawmakers called the change a historic win for…
Read MoreData center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune August 14, 2026 Tech companies are lining up to voice support for Gov. Greg Abbott’s audit of data centers seeking to connect to the power grid, although little is known about what the audit will entail or what it means for the data center construction boom. Since the Aug.…
Read MoreTractor Supply Unleashes Another Animal Days Event to Celebrate Pets, Animals and All Those Who Care for Them
August 10, 2026 Now through August 23, customers can enjoy special deals on national and exclusive brand essentials for pets and animals On Saturday, August 15, stores nationwide will host a community ‘pawty’ with treat tastings, giveaways, doorbuster deals and more As part of the Animal Days celebration, Tractor Supply and Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation…
Read MoreNTCC Honors releases new Alacrity newsletter
August 13, 2026 By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director Since 2008, the honors program of NTCC has published a biannual newsletter. The recently released 2026 summer edition can be accessed by clicking here. One can also write Honors Director, Dr. Andrew P. Yox, for a real copy at ayox@ntcc.edu. The current issue provides a summary…
Read MoreTexas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
AUSTIN – Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2026-27 season.…
Read MoreBBB Hosts “Lunch. Learn. Lead: From Vision to Victory” Workshop for Local Business Owners
TYLER, Texas – August 14, 2026 – BBB East Texas will host the next session of its Lunch. Learn. Lead. series, “From Vision to Victory,” on Wednesday, September 9 at BBB East Texas offices, 6115 New Copeland Rd, Ste 710, in Tyler. The workshop is built for business owners who know where they want their…
Read MoreNTCC Honors and Webb Society students finish intense week of filming new production
August 13, 2026 Pictured: Film Crew and Troupe from Left to Right: Erik, Andrea, and Demi Reyes, Grace Zittel, Silas Mendoza, Sky Bass, Dr. Andrew Yox, Sabrina Otero-Svirska, Emma Mendoza, Gwynn Roberts, Martin Mata, Johnathan Ventura, and Alex Garcia. Winkle Scholar, Emma Mendoza in red is both the film scholar and the director. Photograph courtesy…
Read MoreThe Divorcee is Distressed 081226
Ask Rusty – I Worked for my Ex-husband but Wasn’t Paid and now have little Social Security; What are my options? (Author note: This is article number 500 in the AMAC Foundation’s “Ask Rusty” series of Social Security articles, which have been published nationwide every week since February 2017. “Ask Rusty” is provided free of charge…
Read MoreWho’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
By Hien An Ngo, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2026 Texas’ candidates in this year’s U.S. Senate race are neck and neck, according to recent polling. Since the runoff election on May 26, state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has performed slightly better than his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Notably, Talarico has…
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