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By Natalia Contreras, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2026 This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the state’s voter registration…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing earlier this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was resolute — her agency was well-prepared for the New World screwworm, and had kept it at bay for months before the first case was confirmed in a South Texas…

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2026 This week when Democrats meet at their state convention to energize and organize their party ahead of November, they’ll be doing so without U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, who declined an invitation to headline the event from James Talarico, the Senate nominee who defeated her in…

Emergency Management Wildfire Through its partnership with the Texas Military Department, Texas A&M Forest Service expands its aviation capabilities to respond to emerging incidents across the state. June 18, 2026 San Antonio, Texas When wildfire activity increases across Texas, having the right resources in place quickly is critical. Through its partnership with the Texas Military Department, Texas…

The Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) at Gilmer Municipal Airport/Fox Stephens Field has measured 16.87 inches of precipitation in 2026. High temperature was 94 on June 11 and June 22. Low was 15 on January 26. Read more: Gilmer RAWS =================== Climate Gilmer – Texas

By Van Yandell We love hearing our national anthem played. To see the American Olympic athletes win gold and stand on the podium to receive their medals makes our hearts swell with pride. To watch an American president place his hand over his heart and stand at attention for the playing of the “Star Spangled…

DENTON, Texas – FEMA announced that federal funding for hazard mitigation projects is available to address flood, earthquake and wildfire risks. This funding will empower states to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from future disasters. Congress authorized 11 named projects for Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas, totaling more than $16.1 million,  through…

TYLER, TEXAS –– Rotarians and community leaders from across Northeast Texas and  Southeast Oklahoma will gather on Saturday, June 27 to celebrate the installation  of Diane Kavanaugh as the 2026-2027 District Governor of Rotary District 5830. In this  role, Kavanaugh will provide leadership and support to Rotary clubs throughout the district  as they work to…

SHERMAN, Texas – A Denison man who supplied fentanyl that resulted in an individual’s death, has been sentenced to life in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Andrew Michael Smith, 36, was found guilty at trial of possession with intent to distribute and dispense fentanyl resulting in death…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 McALLEN — As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many have been asking how the parasitic fly landed here to begin with. Last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission identified a potential cause: small wildlife and rodents like armadillos,…