Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party

Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategist said the full slate of Democratic candidates amounts to a gimmick “if they don’t back it up with serious resources.” TEXAS, USA — A Democrat is running in every state and federal race on the Texas ballot next year, the first time in modern state history that either party has fielded … Read more

Texas DPS urges safe gun storage during holiday travel and family gatherings

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As part of its Safe Gun Storage Campaign, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding gun owners to secure firearms during the busy holiday season.  DPS says with more travel, gatherings, and children visiting unfamiliar homes, safe storage is key to preventing accidents, unauthorized access, and theft. DPS encourages … Read more

Judge dismisses fat-shaming claims in lawsuit involving Houston-born singer Lizzo

A judge dismisses fat-shaming claims against Lizzo by former dancers, yet harassment allegations persist. The legal battle unfolds with high stakes for all parties. HOUSTON — A judge has dismissed the fat-shaming claims in a high-profile lawsuit involving Houston-born singer Lizzo. The claims were brought by three former dancers, who have now also dropped their … Read more

Cross-country predator | Man blames ‘witch’ after traveling from Maryland to Texas to sexually abuse child

A Maryland man who repeatedly came to Texas to abuse a 13-year-old blamed a “witch” and a hacked phone, but jurors still sent him away for 75 years. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A man who repeatedly traveled from Maryland to Montgomery County to sexually abuse a 13-year-old child has been sentenced to a 75-year, day-for-day … Read more

Texas universities deploy AI tools to review and rewrite how some courses discuss race and gender

Records show how universities are using the technology to reshape curriculum under political pressure, raising concerns about academic freedom. (The Texas Tribune) A senior Texas A&M University System official testing a new artificial intelligence tool this fall asked it to find how many courses discuss feminism at one of its regional universities. Each time she … Read more

Texas hemp businesses face uncertain future under new federal THC restrictions

“I’m more scared about my customer, you know? If we shut down in a year, going out to the street and taking something that could possibly kill them.” HOUSTON — The federal government’s new cap on THC has some celebrating, and others worried about its impact on businesses and consumers, with confusion surrounding what the … Read more