USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for ...
Southeast Texas fire departments receive grant funding for equipment, training
Kirbyville Volunteer Fire Department, Pinehurst Fire Department and Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department were all recipients ...
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Trump to name Michelle Bowman as top bank regulator at Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the ...
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The United States is the second largest carbon polluter in the world, after China, and the largest historical emitter of ...
Texas lawmaker files bill seeking to restrict birth certificate gender changes
Under this proposal, the agencies that issue birth certificates can only change the document based on a few exceptions.
Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming
But there may be light at the end of the tunnel. The USDA reported last week that egg shortages are easing and wholesale ...
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Pi Day 2025 discounts: What retailers are serving up specials this year
WASHINGTON — Pi Day is coming up on Friday, March 14, and several national retailers are getting in the spirit by offering ...
Man sentenced to 10 years deferred probation, $70K in restitution for 2021 crash that left woman injured
Joel Espinosa would have faced from 2-20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10K if he had been found guilty at trial.
Port Arthur police seek public’s help to locate missing man
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who hasn't been seen or ...
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Psst, Apple AirPods are $80 cheaper today
This station earns commissions on purchases made through the link(s) on this page. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are currently 32% off and $80 cheaper right now—so if you’ve been meaning to snag a pair for ...
US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices
Many economists expect inflation would fall this year without the import taxes, but with tariffs imposed, they forecast ...
Vatican says a chest X-ray confirms improvements in the pope's condition
Doctors have said Pope Francis is making slow, gradual improvements and this week declared that he's no longer in imminent ...