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Texas troubadour Joe Ely, voice of the open road, dies at 78

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Texas troubadour Joe Ely, voice of the open road, dies at 78

Joe Ely, the acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter whose music blends country, rock, folk, and border sounds, has died at age 78. Revered in Texas and respected nationwide, Ely had a profound effect on American roots music and live performance.

UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

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UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

The University of Texas Board of Regents has appointed Susan Chubinskaya as the senior vice president, provost, and chief academic officer of the University of Texas Medical Branch, elevating a veteran academic leader with decades of experience in research, faculty development, and higher education leadership.

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

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KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

Dave Ward, the longtime KTRK anchor whose steady presence defined Houston television news for more than five decades, died Saturday at age 86, according to the station. Ward held a Guinness World Record for the longest tenure at a single TV station in one market.

Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

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Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

More than 30,000 people attended the 52nd annual Dickens on the Strand festival in Galveston, a Victorian-themed weekend featuring parades, performances, and more than 100 vendors.

Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

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Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

Texas City’s annual Christmas Parade steps off Thursday evening with a gingerbread theme, a 40-year tradition featuring cash awards for standout floats and entries.

Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Displays; Galveston ISD Maintains Classroom Ban

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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Displays; Galveston ISD Maintains Classroom Ban

Galveston ISD says it will keep the Ten Commandments posters out of classrooms despite a lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General. A federal judge separately issued a preliminary injunction requiring several districts to remove the posters, ruling the law mandating the displays likely violates the Establishment Clause.

Arts and Culture

Texas troubadour Joe Ely, voice of the open road, dies at 78

UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Displays; Galveston ISD Maintains Classroom Ban

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