ARKANSAS LOUISIANA TEXAS

Jun 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas Faces New Wave of Screwworm Threat After Fresh Cases

Texas is dealing with a growing problem after three more animals turned out to be infected with New World screwworm. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 15. The latest update came from the Department of Agriculture, which shared the news on social media. These new cases emerged nea

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Jun 22 2026EDUCATION

New Vet Service Brings Care to Arkansas Farms

Arkansas State University just opened a special vet service that drives out to farms instead of making animals come to the clinic. This means farmers no longer have to transport large animals like horses or cattle for routine check-ups or emergencies. Two vets, including Dr. Trey Neyland, will visit

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Jun 20 2026WEATHER

Early morning storms roll through North Texas with wind and water risks

Texas woke up to some rough weather Friday morning as fast-moving storms swept through the northern part of the state. Since the sun barely peeked over the horizon, strong winds have been knocking branches loose in several counties. The areas under notice include Collin, Denton, Grayson, and Cooke,

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Jun 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas rolls out free online training to spot livestock pests faster

Texas just launched a free online course to help more people recognize the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that burrows into animal wounds. The state needs faster inspections because cattle and goats can’t move freely if there’s a risk of infestation. So far this summer, Texas has found te

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Jun 05 2026OPINION

Arkansas Embraces AI, but Is It Really Ready?

Arkansas has launched its first local magazine that celebrates artificial intelligence. The publication, created by a Little Rock consultant who also runs an AI club, claims to bring the promise of automation and new tech to residents. It paints a picture of AI as a friendly helper that can cut cost

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Red Raiders Gear Up for a Big Comeback in the WCWS Final

Texas Tech’s softball squad is back in the Women’s College World Series, facing off against their Texas rivals for a second straight year. The first game ended with the Longhorns winning 7‑3, but fans in Lubbock are still buzzing. Many supporters who couldn’t travel to Oklahoma City found a way to c

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

School Takeovers in Texas: Changing Rules and Mixed Results

Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Why Texas politics keeps missing the mark

Texas voters often pick leaders who focus more on personal gain than public service. Many officials seem to forget that their real bosses aren’t lobbyists or donors—they’re the people who voted them in. When top candidates get called out for corruption or dishonesty, supporters sometimes shrug and s

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Texas Takes Step Forward with Border Arrest Policy

Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha

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