Texas Native Johnnie D. Hutchins Honored for Heroism in WWII
Johnnie D. Hutchins of Eagle Lake, Texas, gave his life in WWII saving his ship and crewmates. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism.
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Category: State News
Dan Owen Jr., Respected Banker and Community Leader, Passes Away at 83
Dan Owen Jr. of Simonton, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 83. A U.S. Marine, banking executive, and dedicated community volunteer, Dan will be honored in a memorial service on May 9 at Simonton Community Church.
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Lawmakers want to expand Texas’ teacher pay raise program. Many educators will still be left out.
Texas’ Teacher Incentive Allotment boosts pay for top educators, but many say the program excludes too many teachers and schools.
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Ongoing Coverage: Search Continues for Missing Brenham Elementary Student Swept Away by Floodwaters
A 10-year-old Brenham Elementary student remains missing after being swept away by floodwaters on May 5, 2025. Multiple agencies continue intensive search efforts.
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Spotlight on Roy P. Benavidez
Discover the heroic story of Roy Benavidez, a Texas-born Medal of Honor recipient who defied all odds to save his comrades in Vietnam and became a symbol of bravery and resilience.
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