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  CLC urges broader protections following Texas Meta settlement

  A $1 billion settlement between Texas and Meta brings new online protections for children, but advocates say broader safeguards are still needed.

  09/09/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Visa change clears way for Brazilian pastor’s Texas return

  Pastor Albert Oliveira of First Baptist Church in Gordon has returned to Texas after a change in religious worker visa law enabled him to obtain a new visa.

  09/02/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Edouard brings heavy rain, flooding to East Texas

  Tropical Storm Edouard brought more than 20 inches of rain, dangerous flooding, and damaging winds to East Texas.

  09/02/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  West appointed to ambassador role in BWA

  Houston pastor Ralph West, founder of The Church Without Walls, will serve as a Baptist World Alliance ambassador.

  09/02/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Hardin-Simmons addressing data center challenges

  Texas data centers spark debates over housing, infrastructure, and politics, while Hardin-Simmons University sees a mission opportunity.

  09/01/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Texans on Mission deploying to Nepal

  Texans on Mission is deploying a specialized team to Nepal after catastrophic flooding, providing mass feeding, water, and supplies.

  08/31/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Edgington: From Nashville bandmate to Texas pastor

  From Nashville musician to Texas pastor, Chad Edgington’s journey reflects a life shaped by music, ministry, faith, and the courage to pursue a dream.

  08/31/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Texans on Mission initiates deployment to Ross Fire

  Texans on Mission will send a laundry trailer to Mineral Wells, Saturday, Aug. 29, to support first responders battling the Ross Fire.

  08/28/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Press

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  Hillsboro Bible Class still meeting after 100 years

  Hillsboro’s Downtown Bible Class continues bringing men together for Bible study and community service after 100 years.

  08/28/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Texans on Mission on standby for Nepal floods

  Texans on Mission on standby to provide relief after deadly flooding and landslides in Nepal, where hundreds are dead and missing.

  08/27/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  BGCT churches urged to verify messenger count

  Clerical error prompts BGCT churches to verify their messenger count ahead of the 2026 BGCT annual meeting Nov. 15-17 in Waco.

  08/26/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Tyler ministry delivers over 100 AC units to families

  Love Thy City served more than 7,000 people in Tyler with free resources, including over 100 AC units, groceries, health services, and spiritual support.

  08/26/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard