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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 -
No Bevo? SEC tells Texas there's no room for its 1,700-pound longhorn at title game vs. Georgia
The Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdownABC News - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine
The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.CBS News - 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 -
College football games, picks: Dillon Gabriel pushing Oregon toward destiny, Texas out for revenge vs. Georgia
Scanning the top storylines to watch during a loaded slate of conference championship games this weekendCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
SEC rules that Texas mascot Bevo can't attend title game against Georgia: 'Space limitation is a reality'
Bevo and Georgia's mascot Uga had an iconic meeting back in 2019CBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Notre Dame vs. Texas score, takeaways: Hannah Hidalgo scores 30 as shorthanded Irish hand Longhorns first loss
The Fighting Irish bounced back from back-to-back losses to knock off previously unbeaten TexasCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Timothée Chalamet announced as College GameDay guest picker for Texas vs. Georgia clash
The Oscar-nominated actor will join the show in Atlanta ahead of the SEC title game between Georgia and Texas.Yahoo Sports - 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 Sen. Ted Cruz on Trump Cabinet picks, the border wall and Hunter Biden's pardon
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his administrative CabinetABC News - Dec. 5 -
Total number of Texas fans caught and punished for throwing bottles in Georgia game: Zero
Texas officials say their investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October could not identify anyone responsible and that no one has been caught or ...ABC News - 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 -
Texas investigation fails to identify, punish fans who threw debris onto field during Georgia game
The University of Texas was fined $250,000 after the incidentCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
AP's top songs of 2024: 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Not Like Us,' 'Igual Que Un Ángel' and more
Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best songs of 2024ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Mattel sued by mom over 'Wicked' merchandise with link to porn site
A South Carolina mom is suing Mattel after the toymaker mistakenly printed URL links on 'Wicked' dolls' packaging that directed consumers to a porn site.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
76ers tickets selling for as low as $5 on resale sites amid nightmare start to season
Fans can purchase tickets to Friday's game against the Magic for a huge bargainCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
The Six Pack: Oregon vs. Penn State, Texas vs. Georgia among top Week 15 college football picks
Trust The Process as we crown 2024 conference champions and solidify CFP bidsCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Rescuers search for 13 workers missing after a railroad construction site collapses in south China
Chinese authorities are searching for 13 workers who went missing after a construction site caved in in the southern business center of ShenzhenABC News - Dec. 5 -
Johnson's big 3-pointer late helps carry Texas past North Carolina State
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Tre Johnson scored 18 points shooting 4 for 6 from 3-point range and Texas beat North Carolina State 63-59 in an SEC/ACC Challenge contest on Wednesday night.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
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 -
Mattel Sued Over ‘Wicked’ Dolls Packaging Linking to Porn Site
Dolls of characters in the hit movie went to store shelves with an error that send customers to an adult film site, prompting a South Carolina mom to file suit against the toy maker.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Stop rate for all 134 CFB teams: Texas ends regular season on top
A ranking of the top defenses based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.ESPN - 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 football recruiting: Michael Terry III, No. 1 ATH in 2025 class, commits on National Signing Day
The Longhorns are making a strong push for the No. 1 overall recruiting class in the cycleCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items
Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.Wired - 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 -
Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link
Holly Ricketson of South Carolina files proposed class action after daughter shows her hardcore photographs. Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman to enter transfer portal: Former five-star expected to draw plenty of suitors
Weigman should be one of the top quarterbacks in the portalCBS Sports - 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 -
Maryland senators reportedly pursuing odd trade: Fighter jets for Commanders stadium site
The 2024 NFL trade deadline passed a month ago, but the Commanders could still be involved in a major swap.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
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 -
NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in ...ABC 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