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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 7 Texas Candidates Running for Election
AFGE says endorsed candidates will support federal employees and all working families KILLEEN, Texas — The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven candidates running to represent Texas in the 2026 elections taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The newly endorsed candidates are Gina Hinojosa for governor and six incumbents for…
Read MoreAs Early Voting Begins in Texas Today, Physicians Remind Voters Senate Race Could Impact Health Care Affordability, Access
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 NOTE: The physicians below are speaking in their capacity as members of the Committee to Protect Health Care. They should be identified only as indicated in this news release. Doctors compare James Talarico’s, Ken Paxton’s health care stances AUSTIN — As early voting begins in Texas today, Texas physicians gathered virtually…
Read MoreOp-Ed: A Kite Flies Against the Wind
By Bryan Golden Given a steady wind and a properly balanced kite, the kite will soar to great heights. But if the nose of the kite is pointed downward, the same wind will send it crashing into the ground. Just as wind can either lift a kite or destroy it, criticism can either motivate…
Read MoreGregg County Commissioner Ray Bostick, Jr. Completes Advanced Study of County Government
WACO, Texas — Gregg County Precinct 2 Commissioner Ray Bostick, Jr. has completed the Commissioners’ Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC), a voluntary advanced course of study designed to provide county officials with a comprehensive understanding of county government operations, responsibilities, and stewardship. Bostick received a Certificate of Achievement from the County Judges and Commissioners Association of…
Read MoreGilmer Graduate Vannia Romero Awarded Yamboree Empowerment Scholarship for Women
When Vannia Romero began classes at The University of Texas at Tyler this fall, she carried with her more than a passion for nursing. She carries the sacrifices of her family, the strength she built through adversity, and the support of a community investing in her future. East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) named Romero, a…
Read MoreEarly voting begins today, Oct. 19. Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas.
By María Méndez and Apurva Mahajan, The Texas Tribune August 25, 2026 Here’s what you need to know What’s on the ballot? What dates do I need to know? What do I need to know about Texas’ voter registration? What do I need to know about voting by mail in Texas? What do I need…
Read MoreCarter BloodCare offers new blanket as November thanks for giving
Carter BloodCare is offering a plush new blanket to thank local blood donors for giving in November. Carter BloodCare’s annual blanket incentive has become a popular holiday tradition. The 2026 light blue-and-white blanket is available while supplies last. Eligible donors can give blood starting at age 16 with parental consent; those 17 and older…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
October 19, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 21.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.19/g higher than a year ago. The national average price…
Read MoreTexas man seeks to have armed robbery conviction tossed over no-warrant Flock camera search
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune October 19, 2026 Amid growing privacy concerns over Flock cameras, a Texas man has asked a federal appeals court to toss out his armed robbery conviction and 60-year prison sentence, arguing that the AI-powered camera system gives law enforcement more surveillance power than the Constitution allows. Police used Flock…
Read MoreGreg Abbott raked in $9 million from data center-related donors as he called for regulations
By Apurva Mahajan and Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas Tribune October 19, 2026 In June, as public opinion on data centers soured, Gov. Greg Abbott took his first big swing at reining in the industry, issuing a round of regulatory recommendations to the Legislature that included his call to end a major tax break for the…
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