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Musk says he'll fund 'moderate' Democratic primary challengers
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday claimed he will fund moderate primary challenges to incumbent Democrats in heavy-blue districts around the country. "Oh … forgot to mention that I’m also ...The Hill - 3h -
Texas school custodian surprised with new car
Students and parents at Amy Parks Elementary School near Dallas came together to give their school custodian a new set of wheels after his car was recently stolen and wrecked.CBS News - 20h -
Trump threatens primary against Texas conservative Chip Roy
President-elect Trump encouraged Republicans in Texas to consider a primary challenge to Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Thursday after he blamed the congressman for "getting in the way" of a push to ...The Hill - 1d -
CFP players to watch, key to the game: Clemson at Texas
Clemson is the only three-loss team in the field and is a significant underdog against the Longhorns.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump: Republicans who back spending bill without debt increase should face primary
President-elect Trump on Wednesday said any Republican lawmaker who backs a continuing resolution without including an increase to the debt limit should face a primary challenge, placing the issue ...The Hill - 1d -
Texas man says family was deported over misunderstanding
Federico Arellano, a U.S. citizen, says his family was deported over a misunderstanding after missing an immigration hearing. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.CBS News - 2d -
The Hill's Changemakers: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)
Rep. Jasmine Crockett rocked the boat this Congress — just her first term on Capitol Hill — and there's no reason to think she won't make more waves in the next. The Texas Democrat has quickly ...The Hill - 3d -
In Texas, religious freedom and parental rights are only for Christians
How else do you explain people who say they oppose “indoctrination” in public schools, but want to turn elementary school classrooms into Sunday Schools?The Hill - 4d -
5 Senate Republicans who could face primaries in 2026
Republican senators are gearing up for the possibility of primary challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms as they seek to navigate the new political environment of a second Trump administration. ...The Hill - 5d -
Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Starbase site into a Texas city
SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbasesite a new Texas cityABC News - Dec. 12 -
Texas House introduces bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve
Legislation was introduced in the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday that would enable the state to build a strategic bitcoin reserve.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
WATCH: Small plane crashes into 3 vehicles on Texas roadway
“Preliminary information indicates the plane landed on a roadway and struck multiple vehicles," the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement.ABC News - Dec. 12 -
First Texas-UGA game in Athens tops SEC's 2025
Texas and Georgia will meet in Athens for the first time next November as part of the SEC's 2025 football schedule, which was unveiled Wednesday.ESPN - Dec. 12 -
Four hurt when plane crashes into cars on South Texas street
Four people were injured and taken to hospitals Wednesday after a small plane landed on a South Texas street and crashed into three cars, authorities said.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Bottom Line: Former Texas Democratic congressman registers to lobby on border wall
Trade On behalf of the City of Del Rio, Texas, R.R.P. Consulting Engineers hired Valiant Strategies LLC to lobby on issues related to “the Presidential Permit process for the construction of an ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Texas intends to lease land for Trump’s deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she has offered a 1,400-acre ranch on the Texas-Mexico border and intends to lease it to the Trump administration for its mass deportation plan. ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Acrimonious Texas House Speaker race divides state's Republicans
An acrimonious race for Speaker of the Texas House is splitting the state GOP — and forcing a confrontation between the body’s warring Republican camps. Competing Republican state Reps. David Cook ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
How a Texas Judge Will Decide If ‘The Onion’ Gets the Last Laugh on Infowars
The court will hear testimony from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who wants to void the satirical platform’s purchase of Infowars, saying it was tainted by fraud and collusion.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Texas aims to become key part of Trump’s immigration plans
For the past four years, Texas has made itself an adversary of the White House on immigration.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.Wired - Dec. 7 -
Texas House Speaker, Targeted by the Right, Drops Bid for Another Term
In the long-running war inside the Texas G.O.P., Dade Phelan survived a primary against a Trump-backed novice. But his increasingly conservative caucus turned against him.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Power Rankings: Texas moves up, Notre Dame drops seven spots
South Carolina and Texas moved up while Notre Dame dropped, but could the SEC/ACC Challenge and three top games this weekend shake things up again?ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
No Texas fans punished for UGA bottle throws
The University of Texas investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October resulted in no one being caught or punished.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Texas lieutenant governor launches initiative to ban THC
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced new legislation Thursday that would ban the sale of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) throughout the state. Senate Bill 3, if passed, will override a 2019 Texas law ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk
Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Truck driver honored for courageous rescue of wounded Texas officer
John Lally was awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism in Houston Tuesday for running into danger last November to rescue a police officer who had been shot.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy draws primary challenger citing Trump impeachment vote
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced he would challenge GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump after his 2021 impeachment trial.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s New Border Czar Looks to Texas as a Model for Enforcement
The incoming Trump administration’s new border czar said that Texas provided a “model” for border enforcement. State officials have offered to be a staging ground for mass deportations.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Two-way star picks Texas over Huskers, Ducks
Four-star athlete Michael Terry III announced his commitment to Texas, picking the Longhorns over Nebraska and Oregon.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Texas is offering land for Trump mass deportation facilities
Trump transition officials are exploring the possibility of building immigrant detention facilities on a plot of land recently purchased by the state of Texas.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman to enter transfer portal
Weigman was the team's Week 1 starter but was benched in the Aggies' comeback win vs. LSU.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths
According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Can Madisen Skinner lead Texas volleyball to a three-peat?
Madisen Skinner's volleyball ascent was fast -- maybe too fast. After an up-and-down season, she looks to elevate Texas from a No. 3 seed to a three-peat NCAA champion.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Texas-Texas A&M came back in a Texas-sized way
After over a decade off, the biggest rivalry in Texas returned with a spot in the SEC title game on the line.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Florida Atlantic hires Texas Tech OC Zach Kittley as head coach
Kittley replaces Tom Herman, who went 6-16 in two seasons.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3