Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday.

A dynamic team comprised of South Texas College English faculty member Robin Bell, Associate Professor of Business Administration Rosemond Moore, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Economics Lyudmyla Dickinson have created what they call an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Playground,” providing staff and faculty with opportunities to utilize and practice with AI tools.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is projecting that holiday retail sales will top $1 trillion this year for the first time.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

 Governor Greg Abbott appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State today notified Harris County that a complaint was received which could trigger state oversight following an investigation. 

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to the newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry, urging the IOC to finalize and implement a ban on biological males competing in female categories at the Olympic Games to ensure fairness, safety, and integrity in women’s sports:

In 2025, local volunteers became a lifeline for hundreds of neighbors reeling from disasters in The Texas Gulf Coast Region.

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas LAREDO, Texas – A 50-year-old Honduran national has been charged with smuggling more than four dozen people...

Texas Border Business By Amanda Sotelo South Texas College is adding another program to its list of “Top Performers” with the recent recognition of its Cybersecurity...