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Voices from Inside: How Ex‑Prisoners Shape County Health Policies

June 8, 2026

Former inmates are now helping decide what health services look like in Los Angeles County. The Reentry Health Advisory Collaborative, started in 2020 with a grant, invites people who have lived through the prison system to share what they need. Before this effort, policy meetings usually only

politics

Building Trust in Elections, One Cycle at a Time

June 8, 2026

When people line up to vote, they see only the brief moment of checking in and marking a ballot. Behind that instant lies months of hard work: testing machines, handling ballots safely, training staff, guarding against cyber threats, and conducting audits. A longtime election official has oversee

entertainment

Dallas sports radio wouldn’t be the same without these morning voices

June 8, 2026

For over thirty years, a trio of Dallas sports radio hosts has shaped how locals start their mornings. George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith—better known as The Musers—began their run on 96. 7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket back in 1994. The show’s early days coincided with the station’s launch, maki

education

Kids and Screens: Balancing Tech in School

June 7, 2026

The Williamsburg‑James City County school district is tightening its focus on how students use technology at school. The goal is to keep tech helpful while preventing misuse and fatigue. During a recent board meeting, the superintendent highlighted new steps. One is a plan to teach kids about scree

crime

Tragic Day in Texas History

June 7, 2026

On a June morning in 1998, a brutal act of racism unfolded in Jasper, Texas. A Black man named James Byrd Jr. , aged 49, was brutally chained to a pickup truck and dragged across the road until he died. The crime shocked the nation, prompting new hate‑crime laws at both state and federal levels. Th

politics

A New Look at a Presidential Pardon

June 7, 2026

The former congressman was given a full, unconditional pardon by the president after a long legal battle that many see as politically driven. The decision came on a Thursday, with the announcement released by the White House the next day. He claims the pardon fixes a case that was unjustly pursue

celebrities

Simone Biles Shares Hospital Story and Future Plans

June 7, 2026

Simone Biles, the world‑famous gymnast, recently posted a story on her social media. She showed a bracelet and several hospital bands on her wrist, hinting at a medical visit that surprised many fans. Biles said the experience felt “almost dying, ” something she had not imagined earlier in the week.

health

Measles Finds Its Way Into California Sewage, Sparking Worry

June 7, 2026

California health workers have spotted measles virus in everyday wastewater, a sign that the disease may be spreading unnoticed. The Merced County Department of Public Health made the discovery, even though no confirmed sick people have been reported in that area. The state now counts 74 cases spr

business

Border Trade Block, Beef Surge: Mexico Gains While Texas Stumbles

June 7, 2026

The United States and Mexico have seen a surprising shift in their cattle trade after the U. S. halted imports from Mexico to stop the spread of screwworm, a fly that bites and can kill livestock. The move left many U. S. feedlots, like Lubbock Feeders in Texas, without the cattle they used to bring

health

Restaurants in Orange County face temporary shutdowns due to health violations

June 7, 2026

Last week, several Orange County food spots had to close their doors temporarily after health inspectors found serious problems. Most issues were related to pest control, like cockroaches and rodents, which are major red flags in food safety. A breakfast buffet in Anaheim had to shut down for a day