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James Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2026 As Republicans continue battling for their U.S. Senate nomination, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is rolling out his own campaign promises targeted at lowering costs while taking aim at the Trump administration’s war in Iran. At a gas station in Austin Tuesday, Talarico unveiled a…
Read MoreKilgore College biology instructor named CCPI-STEM Fellow
Kilgore College biology instructor Curtis Ivory has been selected as a member of the 2025–26 cohort of CCPI-STEM Fellows, a national honor that recognizes community college faculty and leaders committed to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and student success. The CCPI-STEM Fellows program, supported through national STEM initiatives, brings together a competitive…
Read More2026 Precipitation Summary
Stations: TX-UP-11 Gilmer 4.5 ESE Lat: 32.705157 Lon: -94.874916 Read more: TX-UP-11 https://dex.cocorahs.org/stations/TX-UP-11/precip-summary
Read MoreOP-ED: A SMIDGEN IS A UNIT OF MEASURE
Psalm 90: 4 “For a thousand years in thy sight are but yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” By Van Yandell Anyone that considers themselves a southern gourmet cook knows what a smidgen is. It’s like a “bit” or a “pinch” or a “tad.” At any rate, a smidgen…
Read MoreEva-Marie Ayala will lead the Tribune’s education team into a new era
By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2026 When we began searching for a new education editor, we knew we needed someone with the perfect mix of energy, thoughtfulness and expertise to lead our reporters as they help Texans navigate a period of transformative changes in how the state prepares students for success. We’ve…
Read MoreHappy Earth Day!
In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, we share the following video (link below) from the TurfMutt Foundation (www.turfmutt.com). TurfMutt advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces. Link to Video from Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and his pup, Mulligan.
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Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2026 With $750 million in new investments announced Tuesday, Michael and Susan Dell have become the University of Texas at Austin’s first $1 billion donors. The latest investment will establish the UT Dell Campus for Advanced Research and the UT Dell Medical Center. Funds will also provide…
Read MoreEastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
PLANO, Texas – Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs joins the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities.” According to a Bureau of…
Read MoreTexas voters: iVoterGuide provides in-depth coverage of May 2 school board and special election candidates
‘Know where YOUR school board and special election candidates stand before it’s too late’ AUSTIN, T.X. — School board and special elections hold greater significance due to typically lower voter turnout, meaning each vote carries more weight in shaping the outcome. In order to equip voters with the most up-to-date information, iVoterGuide (iVoterGuide.com), the…
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