U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026. The bill authorizes the U.S. Army to partner with private sector companies to drill for lithium brine at Red River Army Depot and other Army Organic Industrial Base (OIB) facilities nationwide.
During Military Appreciation Month, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds military members and their families of options for voting, even when they are stationed away from home.
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For a meaningful and memorable Memorial Day in 2026, Falls County and its surrounding areas offer a range of experiences from quiet reflection to high-energy family celebrations. Here are five ways to observe the holiday:
The Rosebud-Lott Cougars and Lady Cougars racked up All-District honors for baseball and softball.