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The Henderson News · Gunter, TX
Nearby: Gunter, TXAs Veterans Day approaches, our nation rightly pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. We express our tremendous gratitude for their sacrifices, applaud their service, and reflect on the true cost of freedom. Having served on active duty in the U.S. Army, I deeply appreciate those tributes. But as a veteran who now leads a public school district, Veterans Day always turns my attention toward a group of heroes who rarely receive a medal or stand in a parade: the military-connected children sitting in our Texas classrooms. I know firsthand the cost these children pay. I remember what it felt like to zip up a duffel bag and look into my children’s eyes, knowing that for the next nine to twelve months, a grainy screen or a brief phone call would be our communication to bridge the thousands of miles between us.
The Henderson News · Wylie, TX
Nearby: Wylie, TXNext week, Henderson ISD will conduct a full-scale reunification exercise involving students and staff from Wylie Primary and Wylie Elementary schools, along with district personnel and local emergency responders. There is no emergency associated with this exercise. We are practicing so that if the day ever comes when we need these procedures, our people and our partners are ready. Reunification is the process we would use to safely bring students and their families back together if an emergency required us to evacuate a school and move students to another location. Texas schools are required to plan and practice for emergencies, including evacuation, and to include reunification as part of their emergency operations plans. This exercise helps us meet those responsibilities while giving our staff and community partners an opportunity to practice the entire process together.
Victoria Advocate · Garland, TX
Nearby: Garland, TXTwo area teams competed in the Regional Final round of the UIL Texas Volleyball State Playoffs Tuesday night: No. 1 Goliad 3, Ingram-Tom Moore 0 (3A DI Region IV Final) Goliad took out Ingram-Tom Moore in straight sets to reach the state semifinal Tuesday night in San Antonio, 25-15, 25-15, 25-18. Senior standout Addison Yendrey posted 17 kills, nine digs, one assist and two blocks for Goliad. Isabel Sanchez added 35 assists and 14 digs in the win. Ella Ulbricht was also a factor in the Goliad victory with 12 kills. The Tigerettes advance to the state semis and will face No. 2. Columbus this Saturday in Waco for the right to head to the state final in Garland. No. 1 Wimberly 3, Cuero 0, (4A DII Region IV Final) Cuero lost in straight sets to the top ranked team in 4A DII (17-25, 14-25, 17-25) Tuesday night in Seguin. Aleciara Smallwood posted nine kills, 20 digs, and six assists for Cuero. Jessa Cox added four kills, an ace, four digs, and an assist in the loss.
Fun News Daily · Denton, TX
Nearby: Denton, TXYes — Launch Family Entertainment is now open in Denton. According to Cross Timbers Gazette, the company opened a 30,000-square-foot center on Friday inside Golden Triangle Mall at 2201 S. Interstate 35, its fourth Texas location alongside Arlington, Lewisville and West Houston. The interesting part is not the opening itself. It is what the opening tells you about where the indoor family entertainment business is heading — toward bigger footprints, food and drink built in, and malls hungry for tenants who pull crowds on a Saturday. And Denton is about to become a test case, because Urban Air Adventure Park is also prepping a Denton location, per the same report. Here is the expert read on what changed, why the details matter, and what families should watch for before the grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 5 — including a free-jump offer with a ladder worth understanding.
www.heraldbanner.com - RSS Results of type article · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXRepublican senators are complicating a White House plan to influence the judiciary long after President Trump leaves office. In Texas, outgoing Sen. John Cornyn has expressed reservations about a nominee for a federal judgeship in Dallas. In Arkansas, two Republican…
Saline Courier · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXDALLAS, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) recognized THINK Surgical as the 2026 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award recipient during the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The Industry Innovation Award, now…
The Salem News · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXUnder joint celebration by Fort Leonard Wood and its neighboring communities, the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport officially unveiled its new 9,000-square-foot terminal Nov. 4, 2026. Featuring a 50-passenger capacity, the expanded facility stands as a testament to regional partnership and modernized travel, according to officials. Brig. Gen. Alexander Lovasz, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, said the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport at Forney Army Airfield is one of 21 joint-use airfields throughout the Department of War. “The Army appreciates the long-standing partnership we have between the installation and our respective communities,” Lovasz said. “Last year alone this airfield serviced almost 11,000 people.
The Catalyst · Dallas, TX
Nearby: Dallas, TXLast week, Dr. Jennifer Shuford ‘95 announced she would resign as deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Nov. 12, just six months after she began in June. Shuford studied chemistry at Colorado College as a Barnes Scholar, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1995. Outside of class, she played bass in the CC Orchestra. The Otis A. Barnes Scholarship is a full-tuition merit award for students studying chemistry and biochemistry. CC awards two Barnes scholarships annually, funding “talented and passionate” students in their studies for all four years. In a statement to The Washington Post about her resignation, Shuford said she is leaving to spend more time with family and did not reference policy conflicts as a reason for her departure. “I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC,” Shuford said.
Herald Democrat · Whitesboro, TX
Nearby: Whitesboro, TXAt this month’s meeting, the GFWC History Club of Whitesboro will be celebrating our county’s Veterans with a potluck dinner. In addition, the club will present a white magnolia tree to the city of Whitesboro to honor the United States’ 250th birthday. Festivities are open to anyone and will be held at Wesley Hall of First United Methodist Church on November 16 at 6:15 pm .
Victoria Advocate · Arlington, TX
Nearby: Arlington, TXVictoria-St. Joseph standout softball pitcher Shayne Meismer officially signed her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. The signing was held inside the Flyer Dome on the St. Joseph campus in front of friends, family, and classmates. Meismer will continue her career at the Division 1 level with the University of Texas at Arlington next season. She capped off a remarkable high school career as a key player that helped the Lady Flyers win a state championship in two of the last three years. In this year’s 10-1 championship clinching win over the Midland Christian Lady Mustangs at Allen Saxe Field in Arlington, Meismer pitched a complete game and allowed one earned run on five hits, struck out five and walked two. Meismer joined St. Joseph teammates Valery Villareal, Ava Martinez, and Jazmyn Gamez as All-Tournament Team performers. Additional accolades for Meismer include a First Team All-State selection, First Team All-District, Academic All-State, and team MVP.
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Terrell, TX
Nearby: Terrell, TXTERRELL — A Tyler man and one other person were killed in a head-on collision on Interstate 20 on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, multiple witnesses called 9-1-1 to inform the Terrell Police Department of a wrong-way driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-20 near mile marker 502. As officers responded to the area, more 9-1-1 calls were received, with witnesses reporting a head-on collision, the Terrell Police Department said Thursday morning in a news release. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling the wrong way in the inside westbound lane of I-20 when it struck two vehicles — first, a 2023 Ford F-250, driven by Alfonso Zuniga, of Terrell, before colliding head-on with a second vehicle, a 2025 GMC Sierra driven by Nicholas Landwermeyer, of Tyler, according to the police department.
