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Guatemalan Criminal Illegal Immigrant Added to Most Wanted List
5+ day, 48+ min ago (185+ words) AUSTIN "The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Franklin Estuardo Gonzalez Flores " a violent offender from Guatemala " to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to…...
Yamboree Empowerment Scholarship awarded to Vannia Romero, 2026 GHS grad
1+ week, 2+ day ago (478+ words) Vannia Romero, a 2026 graduate of Gilmer High School, is this year's winner of the Yamboree Empowerment Scholarship for Women. A first-generation college student, she will enter the University of Texas at Tyler this fall to pursue training in pediatric oncology…...
Inside the child sex abuse case that resulted in Ken Paxton's officer offering a plea deal of just one day in jail
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1808+ words) By Neena Satija, Taylor Goldenstein and Molly-Jo Tilton, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2026 WACO "Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is under fire for a plea deal his prosecutors offered last month to a Waco man charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a…...
In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There's Still No Way To Pay for It.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (680+ words) When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a state-run single-payer healthcare system was considered a risky move and earned him hefty labor endorsements. Today, leading Democrats in the wide-open race to succeed Newsom have embraced single-payer…...
Trib Cast: Greg Abbott battles cities over working with ICE
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (114+ words) by Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott's office has threatened to cut state funding to three of Texas' largest cities if they don't fail to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. This is the latest in a…...
National Museum of the Pacific War Presents "Road to Victory: Leyte" Battle Reenactment
2+ mon, 16+ hour ago (394+ words) Fredericksburg, TX" The National Museum of the Pacific War invites visitors to experience history in motion during its upcoming living history program, Battle Reenactment: Road to Victory " Leyte, taking place Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11: 00 a. m. and 2: 00 p. m. in the Pacific Combat Zone. This…...
Petsense by Tractor Supply to Host Nationwide Spring Adoptathon, Connecting Thousands of Pets With New Families
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (122+ words) One-day event brings local shelters into stores nationwide, offering new pet parent perks, expert guidance and community support Since 2005, Petsense by Tractor Supply has supported more than 216, 000 pet adoptions. "Every Petsense by Tractor Supply location will partner with local shelters…...
Searches for "AI lawyer" hit 638, 000 in a month as legal expert warns public not to treat chatbots like attorneys
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (510+ words) Public interest in AI-powered legal help is rising fast, but legal experts are warning that the technology is still not advanced enough to replace proper legal advice. New search trend data analysed by Alper Law," shows that the term "AI…...
Sandee June takes the spotlight with award win and surprise performance at Texas Regional Radio Music Awards
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (301+ words) The Gilmer Mirror SANTA FE, TEXAS " (March 27, 2026) " Texas country artist Sandee June added a major career milestone to an already unforgettable month, taking home New Female Vocalist of the Year at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards on Monday, March…...
Over 1, 300 High School Girls and Inspirational Leaders Attend the Sold-Out Women In Industry 2026 Conference in Galveston
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (379+ words) 1, 338 Attendees: 114 sponsor reps, 1033 high school reps, 100 Eventbrite registrations, 91 college reps Over 1, 300 High School Girls and Inspirational Leaders Attend the Sold-Out Women In Industry 2026 Conference in Galveston GALVESTON, Texas (March 27, 2026) "More than 1, 300 high school girls, community college administrators, teachers, career advisors,…...