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SHERMAN, Texas – An illegal alien has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Nestor Molina Molina, also known as Chocoalte, 37, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute…

AUSTIN – As of July 1, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officially began hosting the role of State Coordinator for the Texas Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) established the STSSN in 1980, which documents sea turtle strandings along the coastal areas from Maine to Texas…

The summer heat can be unrelenting, sending pets who usually run straight to their owners after being outside in search of their water bowls instead. Rehydrating after playtime is important, so if a pet does not have proper access — or a desire to seek out — water, their owner must step in before their…

Texas Crop and Weather Report As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest — pasture mealybug — is casting a growing shadow over the state’s forage and livestock industries, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. The pasture mealybug continues to spread rapidly across Texas, threatening pastures, hayfields and forage…

TYLER, TX – One year after uncovering a sophisticated credit card skimming operation that stole financial information from hundreds of North Texans, the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (TX FCIC) and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announce that all three members of the criminal enterprise have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms. The investigation,…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2026 Houston leaders on Wednesday said they have received little information from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement about the fatal shooting of an immigrant Tuesday, while his eldest son publicly praised his father and demanded an investigation. “He wanted nothing else in life but to provide for…

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 5.6% more than in July 2025. These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly. Recipient July 2026 Allocations Change from…

Texas, Illinois, and Virginia Communities Speak Truth About Data Center Harms, Solutions, and Power Weekly Virtual Sessions | Through July 31, 2026 Data centers are not inevitable. They are chosen. Sited with precision in low-income communities. Black and Brown communities. Communities without power, without access, without the infrastructure to resist. Texas knows this pain. Illinois…

🎄Bring the magic of the holidays to your home during Christmas in July, a fun and festive tradition that brings holiday cheer to the heart of summer! What better way to celebrate than with the exclusive Christmas at the Alamo ornament by Christopher Radko! Crafted from fine European glass, this exquisite piece showcases the iconic Alamo in stunning detail.…

“Prairie Fire Hair, a Central Texas wig company dedicated to helping women experiencing hair loss regain confidence and feel like themselves again, is proud to announce its grand opening celebration on July 10-11, 2026, at its new studio located at 2108 Hunter Road, Suite 106, in San Marcos. Founded by Texas State University professor Kelly…