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Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate

The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.

The Texas Tribune

Professors want to leave Texas because of tense political climate, survey says

Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.

The Texas Tribune

Texas cop arrives home to find wife stabbing their 9-year-old son to death, investigators say

‘I don’t think that anything could have prepared our first responders of the city for what they saw,’ a detective said

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Florida Deputies Jailed a Texas Woman for 3 Days Even Though She's 23 Years Older Than the Suspect

A federal judge cleared the way for Jennifer Heath Box's lawsuit against the cops who misidentified her as a fugitive, despite a "mountain of evidence" that they had the wrong woman.

Reason

Texas Legislature’s long summer ends with Democrats marginalized, Republicans triumphant and unified

Democrats in the Texas House began the year by elevating a new speaker and left Austin relegated to the sidelines in the one chamber that had granted them at least scraps from the table.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Supplying Hundreds Of High-Caliber Weapons To Mexico's Cartel del Noreste

A Texas man pleaded guilty to supplying hundreds of high-caliber weapons to Mexico's Cartel del Noreste. He faces up to 25 years in prison

Latin Times

‘I was getting nervous’: Texas woman takes her husband to Applebee’s for the first time. Then their order comes

Would you like to take “a ride down flavor lane?” If so, one Austin, Texas couple has a restaurant recommendation for you: Applebee’s.

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Bijan Robinson Discusses What His Ideal College Football Playoff Would Look Like

The Falcons running back has an idea different from the current 12-team format.

Sports Illustrated

Embattled Texas Oilfield Waste Company Fined After Worker’s Death

A 26-year-old employee at McBride Operating in Waskom was killed when a valve blew off a pump last year. Another worker had sued the company two years earlier after being injured on the job.

Texas Observer

Powerful GOP fundraising group calls Rep. Wesley Hunt’s speculative Senate bid a wasteful “vanity project”

In a memo, the National Republican Senate Committee asked Hunt’s donors to tell him to stop wasting resources and endorse Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection.

The Texas Tribune

Texas pushes Lord’s prayer in public schools after losing legal battle over Ten Commandments in classrooms

Attorney General Ken Paxton slammed by First Amendment groups after ‘encouraging’ schools to recite Christian prayer

The Independent UK

3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court

As disputes rage on over religion’s place in public schools, the Ten Commandments have become a focal point. At least a dozen states have considered proposals that would require classrooms to post the biblical laws, and three passed laws mandating their display in 2024-2025: Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas.

The Conversation

Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.

The Texas Tribune

Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.

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Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill

Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.

SuperWest Sports

Nick Bartlett’s 2025 Week 2 SuperWest Fearless Predictions

Our Nick Bartlett gives us his light-hearted game predictions with his trademark humor and offbeat perspective

The Independent UK

Families of flood victims to join Texas governor for camp safety bill signing

The families of some of the children who died at Texas' Camp Mystic during catastrophic flooding two months ago are expected to join Gov. Greg Abbott for a ceremonial bill signing Friday

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries

Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas launches downloadable form to exempt kids from school-required vaccines

Previously, parents had to wait for the state to mail them the exemption form. They still have to get the form notarized before submitting it to the school for enrollment purposes.

Latin Times

How A Game of Ding Dong Ditch Resulted in Death in Texas

The terrifying details of how an 11-year-old who was playing ding dong ditch in Texas ended up being shot dead were revealed in court documents.

Sports Illustrated

Deion Sanders Had Two-Word Message for Arch Manning in First Year As Texas Starter

The Colorado coach offered some unsolicited advice to the young quarterback.

Reason

The New Texas Ban on Cell-Cultured Protein Is an Unconstitutional Interstate Trade Barrier, a Lawsuit Says

The ban's supporters, whose motivation is plainly protectionist, claim they are defending freedom by restricting it.

The Texas Tribune

This West Texas town's proof is in the banana pudding

More than 10,000 people met over Labor Day weekend in Slaton to sample the banana pudding — a major boost to the rural town’s economy.

Texas Observer

Texas Legislature Passes ‘Bounty Hunter’ Ban on Abortion Pills

House Bill 7 attacks one of the last remaining options for reproductive care in Texas and declares legal war on blue states.

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Don't Expect 'Irrational' EV Discounts And Deals After This Deadline

Today on Critical Materials: EV sales are booming, GM warns

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