Is Brandon Gill the Future of MAGA in Texas? The young-ish Republican has rapidly gone from freshman lawmaker to one of Trump’s top attack dogs. Texas Observer · Oct 19
Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns. The Texas Tribune · Oct 7
Chicago's ICE Crackdown Drained $1.26 Billion From Local Businesses — But Little Village Says It's Worse A UIC study puts a $1.26 billion price tag on a year of ICE enforcement in Cook County. Little Village says the real toll runs deeper. Latin Times · Sep 9
'Finally had everything go to plan' – New Zealand's Matthew Wilson moves past foiled finishes to claim first Life Time Grand Prix podium in Leadville 24-year-old comes second on debut at Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB after sprinting to the line with six-time winner Keegan Swenson Cycling News · Aug 17
Leadville Trail 100 MTB: Keegan Swenson outsprints Matt Wilson to win record-tying sixth elite men's race John Gaston misses podium in chaser's sprint with Bradyn Lange going third overall Cycling News · Aug 15
Report: James Talarico Voted Using Parents' Address After Accusing Rival Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud The investigation, which reviewed Travis County records, found James Talarico bought a home in June 2022 but did not change his voter registration address for more than two years. Latin Times · Aug 5
Back from holiday to dried-out plants? A 'secret ingredient' in your kitchen can save the day Don’t give up hope if your plants are struggling; a cheap, everyday ingredient might be all that’s needed Woman & Home · Aug 3
What Pets and Animals Actually Dream About: What Brain Science and REM Sleep Research Reveals The Rat That Ran the Maze TwiceIn 2001, neuroscientists Matthew Wilson and Kenway Louie at MIT wired electrodes into the hippocampi of rats and let them run a maze during the day. At night, while the rats slept, Wilson and Louie watched the same neurons fire, in the same sequence,… Times Life · Jul 12
MAGA Republican Ken Paxton Caught on Video With Alleged Mistress as Secret $2M Love Nest Emerges Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is embroiled in controversy over an alleged affair and secret property, raising questions about his political future amid a high-profile Senate race. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Can anyone win in Texas? Primary losers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents can win in November Salon · Jun 25
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico. The Texas Tribune · Jun 22
Gravel Earth Series: New Zealand sweep of Lost and Found Gravel as Ruby Ryan and Matthew Wilson clinch victory Ryan claims women's win after tight battle with compatriot Samara Sheppard while Payson McElveen claims second behind solo winner Wilson Cycling News · Jun 15
Matthew Wilson washed off the gravel bike after Unbound and took it straight to the top of a criterium podium at Tulsa Tough New Zealander 'borrowed a mate's road wheels, put them on the gravel bike and gave it a nudge' Cycling News · Jun 9
Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads Runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton features ads and legal disputes targeting Texas Muslims The Guardian - US · May 26
The Texas Tribune · May 13 Immigration a flashpoint in Allred-Johnson Democratic runoff Julie Johnson labels her opponent a “flip-flopper.” Colin Allred said previous votes reflected Rio Grande Valley frustration with Biden-era border policies.
Cycling News · May 6 Daxton Mock and Cécile Lejeune snare Belgian Waffle Ride California wins Courtney Sherwell holds off chase to take second place in elite women's race while Lance Haidet and Matthew Wilson clinch second and third in men's race
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs ask to rewrite New Mexico education reform plan themselves Plaintiffs in a long-running court case that seeks to fix New Mexico's education system are asking a judge to let them rewrite an education reform plan
Cycling Weekly · Mar 11 The new stars of gravel racing: Riders and gravel teams set to break out in 2026 With a new guard of gravel pros stepping onto the podium, here are a few riders and teams to get familiar with heading into the new season
The Texas Tribune · Mar 6 Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries as legislative roadblocks remain Despite slow progress, casino empire Las Vegas Sands promised to continue investing in candidates who support bringing destination resort casinos to Texas.
Cycling News · Feb 19 'Talent pool is deep' on wildcard roster revealed for 2026 Life Time Grand Prix which includes former champion Haley Smith and Dutch veteran Piotr Havik 'It's a chance for a genuine contender to shake up the standings' says Cameron Jones, who earned entry to off-road series through wildcard process and won it all
The Texas Tribune · Feb 13 AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board The board that licenses physicians said it will “vigorously” defend itself against the attorney general’s office.
Cycling News · Feb 7 George Bennett solos to emotional second New Zealand national title in elite men's road race after 'rough 18 months' 'I have had a really rough 18 months so this means the world' says NSN rider who beat Josh Burnett and Matthew Wilson to the title
Motorsport · Jan 10 Tyre Lottery at the 2026 Dakar Rally: What’s going wrong? At the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, tyre failures are piling up - leading teams to criticise BFGoodrich’s new compound and the route itself
The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2025 A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026 Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.
Cycling Weekly · Oct 18, 2025 Cam Jones and Sofia Gomez Villafañe win Life Time Grand Prix after 'gnarly' weather-shortened Big Sugar race A storm-shortened Big Sugar reshuffles the standings as Jones dethrones Swenson and Villafañe seals her triple crown