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Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Texas AG adds gender screening request to NCAA lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a judge on Thursday to require the NCAA to start gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports. The request for a temporary injunction adds a ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Texas Gov. Abbott wages immigration operation in community targeted by conservatives
Gov. Gregg Abbott stated he'd been planning the immigration operation in Colony Ridge for months to target criminals and immigrants. Observers said some people who were stopped were on to their way ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Texas tops women's poll for 1st time in 21 years
For the first time in 21 years, the Texas Longhorns are No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, following Notre Dame's double OT loss to NC State.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
New plant species discovered at Big Bend National Park in Texas
The Wooly Devil, or Ovicula biradiata, was first spotted by botany volunteer Deb Manley and a park ranger in Big Bend National Park in Texas in March 2024.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
21-year-old accused of planning 'mass casualty attack' on Texas police
Authorities in Texas said they thwarted a "mass casualty attack"and arrested a 21-year-old on charges of making terroristic threats against Corpus Christi police.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
UK looks at Texas supermax prison for ideas to cut overcrowding
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.BBC News - 6d -
Texas raises ticket prices as player costs go up
Texas will be raising football season ticket prices by $13 per game next season as the program, already one of the richest in the nation, tries to meet rising costs.ESPN - 5d -
How a chef's international trip inspired the flavors of his Texas restaurant
Before stepping foot on U.S. soil, chef Mayank Istwal embarked on a 100-day journey across India. Everything he learned on that trip is now on full display at his Michelin-starred Houston ...CBS News - 5d -
Mitchell scores 19 as Jackson State downs Texas Southern 67-52
Led by Jayme Mitchell's 19 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 67-52ABC News - 4d -
Texas company pulls off first fully successful commercial moon landing
Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the Moon on Sunday, becoming the first fully successful commercial moon landing. Mark Strassmann reports.CBS News - 3d -
Texas workers face mounting dangers in the heart of America's greatest oil boom
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part one of a four-part series. Jose Gonzalez* wore no mask, despite the toxic chemicals he worked with in the oilfield. "One ...The Hill - 3d -
What to know about a Texas company's successful commercial landing on the moon
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled ...CBS News - 3d -
Amazon’s Delivery Drones Are Grounded. The Birds and Dogs of This Texas Town Are Grateful
Amazon’s drones met more resistance in College Station, Texas, than in any other city in the US. Now they’re gone—and a sense of peace and privacy has been restored.Wired - 3d -
From a bombsite in Gaza to a Texas hospital: Mazyouna’s journey to safety
The 13-year-old lost part of her face in a missile strike last June. Now, she and three other war-wounded girls have finally been permitted to travel for treatment in the US. On a warm afternoon in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas
Uber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that cityABC News - 2d -
Uber Teams up With Waymo to Start Selling Driverless Rides in Austin, Texas
Your next Uber in this Texas city could be autonomous. The launch comes ahead of Elon Musk’s goal of offering a similar service in the same place.Inc. - 2d -
Texas lt. governor pushes to rebrand New York strip steak
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing for the name change of the New York strip steak to the Texas strip steak to give credit to the state's cattlemen and promote the Texas brand.The Hill - 1d -
Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."CBS News - 1d -
Storm That Ripped Roofs Off Buildings in Texas Moves East
The storm was forecast to bring the threat of blizzards, tornadoes, thunderstorms and damaging winds to several states on Wednesday.The New York Times - 1d -
Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?
Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.CBS News - 1d -
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 after medical emergency
Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died at the age of 70 after suffering a medical emergency. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on the latest about the former Houston mayor and freshman ...NBC News - 1d -
Top-ranked Auburn 'physically dominated' in loss to No. 22 Texas A&M
To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl the reason his top-ranked team fell to No. 22 Texas A&M Tuesday night was clearABC News - 1d -
Supreme Court wrestles with dispute over nuclear waste storage in Texas
The case focuses on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of a project to store spent nuclear fuel at a remote site in southwest Texas.NBC News - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M
Stewart needs a lot of refining and honing in on his talent (his pass rush arsenal is quite limited right now, too). He’s the classic traits-laden edge prospect who carries risk, but the NFL is ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
He might not have true No. 1 upside, but he can be a very good secondary WR for somebody because of how effective he is in a variety of different roles. He plays a lot like the Bears' DJ Moore.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Barron’s best position will be as a full-time slot defender who can move around the defense for a creative play-caller at the next level.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
JD Vance touts Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration in Texas
Vice President JD Vance traveled to the southern border on Wednesday to tout the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. He met with law enforcement officials in Eagle Pass, Texas, ...CBS News - 17h -
U.S.-to-Mexico flight diverts to Texas after 'security concern'
A "security concern" prompted a flight headed to Mexico from the Minneapolis region to divert to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, officials said.NBC News - 14h -
FBI finds "no threat" after flight from Minneapolis diverted to Texas
FBI officials say there was "no threat" in an incident that prompted a plane flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to be diverted Wednesday afternoon to El Paso International ...CBS News - 4h -
A measles crisis decades in the making: How RFK Jr. helped drive America to this moment
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits atop the very health system he spent years attacking, and now he faces his first big challenge: a deadly measles outbreak in West Texas.NBC News - 5d -
US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles
Tom Corry, a top spokesperson at the health and human services department, abruptly resigned on Friday. A top spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly resigned from ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?
“Her intention is to bequeath her properties and investments to her current new husband.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials
The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.
Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rallyMarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
MLS award predictions: Can Lionel Messi win MVP with Inter Miami, and Gregg Berhalter's coach of the year case
Plus which L.A. star will lead the league in scoring, and what high-profile signing is set to flopCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Judge taps impartial lawyer to argue whether Eric Adams case should be dropped
A federal judge on Friday decided not to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams for now. Instead, he appointed an outside attorney to argue whether the Justice ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Coinbase says the SEC has agreed to end 'bogus' enforcement case against crypto exchange
The announcement comes as the regulator is expected to be more friendly to crypto under President Donald Trump.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Time is running out for England's and Scotland’s Lions hopefuls to state their case | Ugo Monye
All the way across the field there are mouthwatering head-to-heads with players pushing for the tour to Australia. For British & Irish Lions hopefuls, time is running out. Three Test matches left ...The Guardian - Feb. 22