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Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Texas
The top recruits in the 2026 cycle are not only physically advanced and highly skilled — they’re entering high school with endorsement potential and media savviness.
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Texas lawmakers push for transparency on water consumption by AI facilities and data centers
Lawmakers say the data will help guide long‑term planning as Texas faces rising demand from major cities, agriculture, and industry.
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How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat
Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9—considered a deep-red district in Tarrant County—to Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Jan. 31.
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Texas braces for political upheaval as Trump floats Ted Cruz for Supreme Court
The longtime Senator’s move to the Supreme Court could upend Texas representation and reinforce the Court’s conservative tilt. President Donald Trump’s public suggestion that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas could be a nominee for a future U.S. Supreme Court vacancy is prompting questions about how the move would reshape both Texas politics and the…
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On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate
In a rare intraparty clash of political heavyweights, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting to extend his career in the March 3 Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.
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On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate
In a rare opportunity for Texas Democrats, this year’s primary for U.S. Senate features a highly competitive race between two rising stars with national audiences and strong fundraising abilities.
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San Antonio Zoo hatches two Congo Peafowl chicks, one of Africa’s most elusive birds
Two Congo peafowl chicks recently hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare bird.
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Houston voters just filled a vacant seat. Now they’re voting again.
Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas, the newest member of Congress, started the job Monday – and now has just four weeks to convince Houston voters he already deserves reelection.
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Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
In subsequent years, other stories would come out about babies dying after their mothers gave birth alone in custody and women miscarrying due to alleged medical neglect. There have also been at least seven federal lawsuits filed in the past decade alleging mistreatment of pregnant jail inmates in Texas, according to a recent NBC and…
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It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
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Greg Abbott wants Austin school district investigated after students protest ICE during class
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to investigate Austin ISD after hundreds of students walked out of class to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.
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Shell-ebration in the Gulf: Over 100 sea turtles swim free again
Last Thursday, over 100 sea turtles were safely released back into Gulf waters after experiencing the effects of cold-stunning. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Texans need to know about ICE and their rights
We spoke to a legal expert about what to do if you encounter ICE, what local police can and can’t do, and how to get involved to protect your neighbors.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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Greg Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities
Public universities across the state can’t seek new visas without the Texas Workforce Commission’s permission from now until the end of the 2027 legislative session under a new directive from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Houston’s CD-18 runoff sees two-day early voting extension after judge’s ruling
Extension follows civil rights lawsuit over weather shutdowns in closely watched congressional runoff. A judge has ordered Harris County to extend early voting in the Congressional District 18 runoff, granting two additional days of access after civil rights groups sued to restore time lost during this week’s weather‑related shutdowns. Pure Justice, the Texas Civil Rights…
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Houston has the most buyer-friendly housing market in Texas
Houston was recently named Texas’s most buyer-friendly housing market and the 15th best in the US. Here’s what you need to know.
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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.
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Texas US Senate candidates call for ICE overhaul after Minnesota shooting death
Democratic US Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico addressed the hostile actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and called for the impeachment of US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a Saturday debate.
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Studies find declining employment opportunities for early-career workers in AI-exposed fields
Studies have recently found that young workers in AI-exposed fields are seeing a decline in employment opportunities. Several factors are at play.
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So you just got towed or ticketed in Houston: Here’s what to do next
If that’s ever happened to you and you weren’t sure what to do, keep reading: Here are the steps to take after you’ve been ticketed or towed in Houston.
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Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries
Voters in Harris County and Fort Bend County are heading into a major election year with crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk and Congress. Dozens of candidates from both parties have filed for these key offices, setting up for competitive primaries on March 3. The results will help define local leadership and…
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws
A Houston mom knew she needed to stay alive for her teenage son. But not one of 90 doctors she saw was willing to save her life by ending her dangerous pregnancy.
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How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher education’s culture war
Dr. Leonard Bright’s Ethics and Public Policy course was canceled a few days into the semester. It’s just one in a string of attacks on academic freedom at the university.
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Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Meet the Dallas pastor running to replace Jasmine Crockett
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Senate hopeful James Talarico announces anti-corruption agenda
State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) announced his US Senate campaign’s new anti-corruption agenda on Thursday morning, which includes implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.
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New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs
Students can now submit complaints against public universities and colleges to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s new Office of Ombudsman through an online portal.
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Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
