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Published 98 minutes agoRoyse City ISD welcomes leaders from across Texas for two-day collaborative event
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 1, 2026) – Academic leaders from across Texas convened on September 23 and 24 at the Royse City ISD Event Center to learn and collaborate, dedicated to creating educational systems that go beyond standardized measures. The event, hosted by the Texas…
ButlerRadio.com
Published 9 hours agoSteelers end stalemate with Porter, Jr. — ship him to Dallas
The Steelers have agreed to trade cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2028 and a sixth-round pick in 2027. Porter was a second-round draft pick out of Penn State in the 2023 NFL draft. He started 41 games for the Steelers…
Mission Local
Published September 30Wings edge Valkyries in OT thriller — winner takes all in S.F. on Friday
On-the-ground coverage in Texas and from bar to bar in San Francisco Wings edge Valkyries in OT thriller — winner takes all in S.F. on Friday
Mission Local
Published September 28Valkyries win first playoff game in franchise history in blowout fashion
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings in their first ever playoff win. They play again in Dallas on Wednesday. Valkyries win first playoff game in franchise history in blowout fashion
It’s raining boxes: Amazon drones overwhelm a Texas suburb
RICHARDSON, Texas — The sound came out of nowhere.
It’s raining boxes: Amazon drones overwhelm a Texas suburb
RICHARDSON, Texas — The sound came out of nowhere.
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 18State Fair of Texas to Highlight United States’ 250th Anniversary Through Various Attractions
Opening Day Ceremony Flyover, Patriotic Exhibits, Live Performances, and More DALLAS – September 18, 2026 – In addition to the recently announced attractions coming to the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we’re proud to introduce even more FREE experiences celebrating the 250th birthday…
City of Abilene
Published September 17Nominations Open for 2026 Ricki Brown Award
Submit your nominations for the Ricki Brown Award, honoring library staff for outstanding service in public, school, or academic libraries in Abilene and Wylie. Deadline to submit is October 22, 2026.
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 17Botanical Bingo brings Plant Bingo Night to four area venues
(Sept. 17, 2026) Plant lovers and bingo fans can enjoy a relaxed evening of food, drinks and prizes as Botanical Bingo presents four Plant Bingo Night events across the area. Each event will feature 10 plant prizes, and every ticket holder will receive a free starter plant to…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 14Live Well Rockwall campaign supports lifesaving screenings for Rockwall County residents
Community Invited to Tour Mobile Health Unit ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 14, 2026) — Rockwall County residents have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of their neighbors through the 2026 Live Well Rockwall campaign, a community-driven initiative benefiting Texas…
WVIA Public Media
Published September 13Politics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie Kirk
Following the midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump's $5,000 campaign promise has generated attention, but not belief. And, Vice President JD Vance characterizes Democrats as extremists.
San Antonio Current
Published September 11YouTube views of Jimmy Kimmel interview with James Talarico surpass those for Dallas Trump-a-palooza
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show garnered far more YouTube views than the final night of Trump’s GOP midterm convention, according to a report by Newsweek. The Texas Democrat’s appearance — titled “Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with…