Progress Index

06/24/2026

McALLEN – As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many have been asking how the parasitic fly landed here to begin with.

06/23/2026

You never know what you might find on a fishing trip.

Last week, I shared details from a trip with Capt. Dillon Hering of Saltistic Guide Service (210-269-9036) and the eclectic mix of fish his clients brought to the boat. One

06/22/2026

ABILENE – Abilene Christian University has announced that Rosalia Zepeda of Portland was named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll. Zepeda is a freshman majoring in Psychology.

06/22/2026

Another interesting find for Jace Tunnell recently, this time it was Ram’s Horn shells. Find out more about Jace's discovery in this week's edition of Beachcombing.

During my beachcombing survey this week along the Texas coast, I was excited to find three Ram’s Horn shells washed ashore among the sargassum seaweed. Although these tiny white shells

06/22/2026

Jerry Joseph Collings, 87, passed away peacefully in his home on June 12, 2026. Born on October 23, 1938, in Danville, Illinois, he was shaped by the values of hard work, community, and family, which would shape the man he would become.

Jerry Joseph Collings, 87, passed away peacefully in his home on June 12, 2026. Born on October 23, 1938, in Danville, Illinois, he was shaped by the values of hard

06/22/2026

Warm and dry weather is expected across South Texas today as the region begins to recover from several days of heavy rainfall.

06/21/2026

After several months of reporting job losses, Texas rebounded in May, reporting another new employment record.

06/21/2026

The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate over religion’s – and specifically Christianity’s – place…

The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate

06/21/2026

A few showers and thunderstorms will linger across the Coastal Plains today, especially during the morning hours, before conditions gradually dry out by this evening.

06/20/2026

Dear Julie, Help! The kids are home for the summer. I've already heard “I'm bored” more times than I can count. How do I survive two more months of this? - Emma G., Beeville

Dear Julie, Help! The kids are home for the summer. I've already heard “I'm bored” more times than I can count. How do I survive two more months of this?