Nine individuals were selected as members of the Class of 2026 Texas High School Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 9, in Waco. Among them were Canadian High School’s now-retired Head Coach and Athletic Director Chris Koetting.
Those honored during the induction ceremony held in the SWC Gallery of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame were:
Two locally contested races helped drive 44.6 percent of Hemphill County’s 2,274 registered voters to the polls over the last three weeks. The fever pitch amid a volley of campaign advertising and an invigorated slate of Democratic candidates reached voters across Texas, resulting in record statewide turnout among 2.2 million Dems, and a strong showing by more than 2.1 million Republican voters.
Democrats Talarico, Crockett set first debate
The first debate in the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.
TEXAS – As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition benefits. With federal employees and armed service members in Texas at risk of income disruption, and SNAP benefit delays beginning November 1, the state’s emergency food system is bracing for a surge in need.
Xcel Energy announces portfolio of new power projects
to meet growing demand in Texas and New Mexico
Resource portfolio supports electric reliability, grid resilience and economic growth
Canadian, Texas, May 15, 2025 — The Citadelle Art Museum honors the lives and legacy of its founders, Malouf and Therese Abraham, whose deep love for art, education, and community laid the foundation for what The Citadelle has become—and what it will continue to be.
Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick say they want to raise teacher pay, but, if finally enacted, SB 2, the voucher bill passed by the Senate, would make it increasingly more difficult for public school classrooms to be adequately funded and public school teachers to be adequately paid.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. These changes—which eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297. The bill was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishing the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles.
AMARILLO—Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to refund $53.3 million in fuel costs to Texas customers that will result in a one-time credit against electricity charges during the December billing cycle.
If approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), customers will receive billing credits based on the amount of electricity a customer uses during December. Residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month, for example, would see a total bill credit of $36.84. The refund could be spread over two months depending on when a customer’s meter is read.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.
