The Texas State Board of Education voted Friday, June 26, 2026, to approve a statewide list of literary works that includes selected Bible stories and passages as required reading in Texas public schools, according to official documents released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Bert Ogden Subaru, in partnership with the Blood Cancer United, recently brought comfort and encouragement to patients receiving care at DHR Health’s Oncology Institute by presenting blankets and heart-shaped pillows to individuals courageously battling cancer.

The United States is celebrating its Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Revolution that began in 1776 has not ended—it still continues, because the flame of Liberty and Independence still burns in the hearts of EVERY American Patriot.

Federal criminal complaints have been filed against four Houston area residents since the beginning of the World Cup for flying drones into sensitive national defense airspace without authorization. 

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – who was this month’s Featured Fugitive – is back in custody after being captured in Marble Falls last weekend. An increased Texas Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.

The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred early Friday morning, claiming the life of 43-year-old David Moreno

The program runs from August 31, 2026, through Demo Day on December 10, 2026. Applications are open now through August 10, 2026.

Edinburg Police Officer Fernando Cervantes was recognized at the Texas State Capitol on Friday, June 26, 2026, receiving the state's highest honor for valor after putting himself in harm's way to stop an armed suspect.

South Texas College has been recognized as one of the nation’s Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a designation given to institutions that are going above and beyond to provide access to higher education and foster strong student outcomes. 

 For the 12th consecutive year, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) has been named a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award recipient by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, recognizing the district’s commitment to providing students with access to high-quality music education programs.