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Houston area toddler at center of fight over brain death testing has died
By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2026 Annelise Camp, a 2-year-old girl whose parents sued to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing if she’s brain dead, died Monday after her breathing tube was removed. In social media posts, Annelise’s family confirmed her death, ending a months-long legal dispute over whether hospitals need a…
Read MoreTed Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess
By Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans have spent their final days before the August recess haggling over whether to vote on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s bill that would place sweeping new regulations on college sports, after the measure gained a sudden burst of momentum with support from the…
Read MoreTrump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
By Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas the other day sort of is…
Read MoreIllegal alien brothers sentenced for gun possession in the Eastern District of Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas –A pair of illegal alien brothers have been sentenced to federal prison for firearms possession in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Isaac Valencia-Espinosa, 33, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison by U.S.…
Read MoreGregg County Fatal Crash – 8/7/2026
Kilgore, Texas – On 8/7/2026 at approximately 1:13 A.M., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 20 at the 583 mile marker. A preliminary investigation indicated that a truck tractor-trailer and a Chevrolet Camaro were both traveling westbound on Interstate 20. The driver of the…
Read MoreColonial Village to Host Back-to-School Bash with Free Backpack Giveaway for Local Children
Aug. 8 event will provide 100 prefilled backpacks for local students and feature games, snow cones, face painting and family-friendly activities. LONGVIEW, Texas – Colonial Village, a local senior living community, will host a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, offering free prefilled backpacks for local children as families prepare…
Read MoreSBA Announces First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Competition Offers $20 Million in Capital to Small Businesses That Will Scale Domestic Production WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. The competition will award up to $20 million in non‑dilutive capital, including as…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health in Longview performs first Ion robotic bronchoscopy
(LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Good Shepherd has successfully performed its first Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, marking another milestone in the health system’s continued investment in advanced, reliable and integrated cancer care. The procedure was performed Aug. 6 by pulmonologist Dr. Venkatesh Donty using the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform to biopsy a suspicious lung nodule. The minimally…
Read MoreA Love Letter to the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos
From the Desk of Sabina Carr President/CEO, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Dallas, the word is out. This season will mark the final year of the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. After twelve years, these cherished displays will take their final bow, and I wanted you to hear…
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