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By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2026 Texans lost more than $1 billion to scams involving cryptocurrency in 2025, according to the FBI, second only to California in the amount siphoned away by fraudsters. Scams using crypto often involve fraudulent investment opportunities, but criminals are increasingly turning to the digital currency as a…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2026 Maria was standing in front of a cryptocurrency ATM, $5,000 in hand and a moment away from being scammed. Fabricated court documents, supposedly sent by text from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, threatened the 72-year-old with arrest if she didn’t feed the money into the “crypto…

This administration and Congress are slashing benefits even as life gets unbearably expensive for working people. By Jessie Sicley   Back when I was growing up, it seemed a bit easier to get by on next to nothing. People could afford food and shelter on a working-class wage and get a little help from safety…

By Alex Nguyen, Uriel J. García, Colleen DeGuzman and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 HOUSTON — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Houston man after he tried to run over a federal officer conducting a vehicle stop Tuesday morning, according to an agency statement issued hours after the incident.…

Web Site: www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com Bryan is the author of the book, Dare to Live Without Limits. Frequently Asked Questions By Bryan Golden Many readers of my book and column have asked the following questions regarding their own application of the concepts I write about.  Here are the most commonly asked questions and my answers. Does how I…

TYLER, Texas – A Tyler drug dealer has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Charles Ray Griffith, Jr., 36, also known as Root, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to…

TYLER, Texas – A Michigan man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Caleb Timothy Fox, 34, pleaded guilty to attempt or conspiracy to commit firearms trafficking and was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison by U.S. District…

PLAINVIEW, TX — As school athletics programs face increasingly complex leadership, compliance, and operational challenges, Wayland Baptist University is launching a new Athletic Administration concentration within its Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) program, providing current and aspiring athletic leaders with doctoral-level preparation rooted in strategic leadership and Christian principles. The first cohort will begin classes…

By Daniel Chang Jul 7, 2026 For years, Larry Gruber used coupon cards from a drugmaker to help him meet his insurance plan’s out-of-pocket maximum, reducing his cost for psoriatic arthritis medication to $0 for the rest of the year. This year, his new health insurer, Oscar HMO of Florida, pocketed the coupon card and…

Beautify Texas Newsletter Save the Date: Regional Trainings in Kemah Keep Texas Beautiful is heading to the Gulf Coast for an upcoming regional training. These gatherings are a chance to connect with KTB staff, fellow affiliates, and community leaders working to keep Texas clean and beautiful. Kemah Regional Training November 17, 2026 More details are…