Quote of the Week
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 9:28pm
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
- Martin Luther King Jr.
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Who’s on the Ballot: Contested State and District Primary Races
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 9:28pm
As with the article a couple of weeks ago that looked at the candidates appearing on the March 3 primary ballot for county positions, this week shifts to the broader picture: who will appear on the ballot for state, district, and area races in both primaries. To streamline coverage, we will focus only on contested races, with a more in-depth look at the primary winners— who will advance to the November ballot—coming later.
UIL Realignments for Bi-Stone Region
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 9:28pm
District realignments by the University of Interscholastic League (UIL) were announced on Monday morning, Feb. 2, at 9:00 a.m for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
Annual Dr. MLK and Black History Program ‘ The Dream Still Matters’
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 9:28pm
The community is invited to celebrate with the Blackshear Washington Alumni Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Groesbeck Middle School, 410 Elwood Enge Dr. This is an annual event that honors and commemorates both Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month.