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Fast-tracking SpaceX and other newly public companies into index funds puts retirement savers at risk — all to benefit corporate insiders. By Natalia Renta | July 22, 2026 Millions of working people keep their hard-earned money in low-cost index funds to secure a dignified retirement and meet other financial goals. But the infrastructure that has…

AUSTIN – Diana R. Fuentes, a veteran Texas journalist and news industry leader who was an ardent advocate for a free press and open government, is the posthumous recipient of this year’s James Madison Award. Bestowed by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, the honor recognizes those who demonstrate their commitment to government transparency…

  Since 2015, Atmosphere Press has helped nearly 2,000 writers publish their manuscripts through an author-first approach, built on collaboration with experienced professionals while retaining 100% of their rights.   What began as a core group of four has grown into a global community of editors, designers, marketers, and industry experts — all going the extra mile in…

(SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health Sulphur Springs celebrated the blessing and opening of a new chapel on Wednesday, creating a dedicated space for patients, families, Associates and visitors to find prayer, peace and spiritual comfort as part of the ministry’s commitment to caring for the whole person. The chapel reflects the mission of CHRISTUS…

View as a webpage  /  Share Office of Communications (Washington, D.C., July 22, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm data the agency collects.…

CHAT warns rules will cost the state billions of dollars in funding for vulnerable children   Austin, Texas—July 21, 2026—The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) submitted comments today urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider drastic cuts to Medicaid funding for children’s hospitals.   In 2025, Congress passed the One…

LUFKIN – It’s been a hot summer, but you can cool off at the Texas Forestry Museum’s Family Day. Family Day is on Saturday, August 8th from 10:30 a.m. until Noon. Bring your family to enjoy fun activities including a waterslide, games, a craft, and more! We hope to see your family there and make…

By Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Stateline July 22, 2026 The Trump administration has a new plan for teenagers learning about pregnancy: Beginning this summer, it will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and “reproductive goals counseling.” The plan will also emphasize abstinence from sex and the importance of marriage.…

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune July 21, 2026 LUBBOCK — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office Tuesday. Their request comes after the office faced allegations last month for favoring satellite companies when it came to distributing more than $5 billion…