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By Sarah Jane Tribble and Tony Leys Aug 3, 2026 (DigitalVision/Getty Images) A century-old hospital near Michigan’s southern border was one of the nation’s first to convert into a new emergency-focused model Congress created to save rural care. Afterward, though, use of Sturgis Hospital’s emergency department fell, according to data collected at the state level.…

By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 2, 2026 Former Fort Worth U.S. Rep. Kay Granger has died, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a Sunday social media post. She was 83.  Granger was the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in Washington, D.C.  She took the seat in 1997 and went on…

“Bobby Stephens Day” in Gilmer honored Air Force test pilot **Colonel Robert L. “Bobby” Stephens**—famously nicknamed **”The Silver Fox”**—following his record-breaking feats in military aviation. While the town hosted celebrations around that summer, the official **”Bobby Stephens Day” parade and festivities in Gilmer actually took place on Saturday, June 18, 1966**. — ### Why He…

Patricia Marins @pati_marins64 · 1h Amid strong rumors that Netanyahu had already agreed with Trump to resume bombings against Iran, Gulf countries like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates were already working behind the scenes. Qatar, in particular, had been warning about the imminent risks to its massive infrastructure and natural gas exports. This, however,…

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Dr. Neal Weaver, president of Stephen F. Austin State University, will deliver the commencement address to all bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates during SFA’s summer commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Johnson Coliseum. “We are looking forward to celebrating our group of summer graduates,” Weaver said. “We’re excited to…

North Texas Bookstores Invite Readers to Explore Independent bookstores are thriving, and this August, North Texas readers have an opportunity to experience that growth firsthand. Thirty-one independent bookstores, representing 33 locations across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, are joining forces for the Second Annual North Texas Bookstore Crawl. The month-long event invites readers to discover new…

Home / News / Featured – Diesel | Engine of Change A candid conversation with Cody Durham on the power of unconventional paths and the new era of technical education   The air in the lab is a distinct, industrial cocktail — warm hydraulic oil, the subtle scent of electrical ozone and the electric tension…

(AUSTIN) — Former state senator and businessman Don Huffines was sworn in today as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, pledging to root out wasteful spending, safeguard state tax dollars and deliver property tax relief to Texans. “The people of Texas work hard for their money,” Huffines said. “At a time when families are feeling…

July 30, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy in partnership with Ancora, continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Pictured above students Zackary Braudaway and Esteban Guereca recently graduated from the program this July. Also pictured are Aron Farley, instructor and Continuing Education and Corporate Training Director,…