‘Texas is Trump country’: Senator proposes to name a 1,800-mile highway after Trump while publicly begging for his endorsement That ought to do it! We Got This Covered · May 13
Texas high school girl charges Tesla. Then a man stops and takes pictures: ‘You must be very cold’ Be aware of your surroundings. We Got This Covered · May 13
‘I would fire you too’: Texas worker exposed a health violation at his restaurant, but the internet is bashing him for one mistake Intention was good, execution not so much. We Got This Covered · May 13
Parts of Texas immigration law are likely unconstitutional, federal judge signals The law, which gives state law enforcement and judges a role in immigration enforcement, is set to go into effect in two days. The Texas Tribune · May 13
Everything We Know About the 2026 College Football Schedule Here’s everything we know about the 2026 college football schedule so far, including kickoff times and “College GameDay” sites. Sports Illustrated · May 13
‘This is beyond disgusting’: Texas man allegedly called ICE on mechanic to avoid having to pay him for the work he did on his car It's alleged that Don Brunson weaponized ICE to avoid paying for honest work. We Got This Covered · May 13
Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras In the age of mass surveillance, local leaders like me must defend due process and protect our communities. Texas Observer · May 13
Applied Optoelectronics Eyes 800G Ramp as Data Center Demand Tops Capacity Into 2027 Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) expects a sharp second-half ramp in its data center optics business as demand for higher-speed transceivers continues to outstrip the company’s manufacturing capacity, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer Dr. Stefan Murry said at Needham’s 21st Ann MarketBeat · May 13
Texas Homestead Alert: Missing the Filing Deadline Can Cost Homeowners $1,200 Texas property taxes already hit wallets like a runaway pickup truck, and many homeowners count on the homestead exemption to soften the blow. That single tax break can shave hundreds or even more than a thousand dollars off annual property tax bills, depending on home value and local tax rates.… Everybody Loves Your Money · May 13
21-Year-Old Texas Student Builds AI OnlyFans Model Using $400 MacBook — Earns $43,000 in a Month A 21-year-old student allegedly created an AI-generated OnlyFans persona, earning $43,000 in a month. Explore the viral story's impact on digital deception, AI technology, and online fraud. International Business Times UK · May 13
Texas Jan. 6 rioter freed by Trump who insists he’s ‘completely changed’ charged with deadly conduct after threatening churchgoer with gun Well at least there's no kids involved. We Got This Covered · May 13
Can-Am’s Big “Just Try It” Tour Wants To Take Over America One Parking Lot At A Time Ride Days events across the US aim to make motorcycle culture less scary and way more approachable for motorcycle-curious folks. RideApart · May 13
Man proposes to girlfriend mid-chew at Texas Roadhouse, and now people are saying it’s a major red flag: ‘Madison Humphrey behind you’ Many folks prefer a low-key proposal. However, proposing at Texas Roadhouse while actively chewing steak like it’s halftime at the Super Bowl? It seems the internet isn’t going to let that slide. In a TikTok that has viewers dissecting every detail frame by frame, one man slid out of the… The Mary Sue · May 13
Northwest Natural Gas Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN) said first-quarter 2026 results were strong and in line with management’s expectations, driven by new rates, customer growth and performance across its regulated utility businesses. President and CEO Justin Palfreyman said the company’s gas utility systems “performe MarketBeat · May 13
Sports Illustrated · May 13 2026 MLB Mock Draft 1.0: Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson Battle to Go No. 1 Our first stab at projecting the first round of July's draft is led by a pair of shortstops—one who stars for UCLA and another who attends high school in Texas.
The Texas Tribune · May 13 For Texas GOP, immigration politics show signs of fading potency Texas voters have listed immigration and border security among their top issues for years, but recent polling found they are less of a priority than at any point in recent history.
The Texas Tribune · May 13 After being deported, allowed to return, then detained again, a Texas DACA recipient fears what’s next José Contreras Díaz was one of hundreds of DACA recipients the Trump administration targeted for deportation. He’s one of a few the federal government has allowed to return.
The Guardian - US · May 13 How will the liberal Masai Ujiri handle leading the ultraconservative Dallas Mavericks? The man who shaped the Raptors’ NBA title has moved to Texas. But his ideals may clash with his new team’s ownership
MarketBeat · May 13 NRG Energy Q1 Earnings Call Highlights NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance and capital allocation plans after reporting lower first-quarter adjusted earnings, with management saying mild Texas weather and the timing of its LS Power portfolio acquisition weighed on year-over-year comparisons. On the company’s fir
International Business Times UK · May 13 OpenAI Faces New Lawsuit as Texas Couple Alleges ChatGPT Role in Son's Fatal Overdose A Texas couple is suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised their son on drug mixing, leading to his fatal overdose. The lawsuit highlights growing concerns over AI's role in harmful behaviours.
Louder · May 13 Ritchie Blackmore finally confirms that yes, Christopher Cross really did replace him at a Deep Purple show that one time The incident took place in Texas in 1970 after Blackmore reacted badly to some flu shots
The Texas Tribune · May 13 Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.
The Independent UK · May 12 Trump’s redistricting push sees mixed results in South Carolina and Missouri President Donald Trump’s push to redraw U.S. House districts yielded mixed results on Tuesday
The Independent UK · May 12 Four men wrongly accused of grisly Austin yogurt shop murders reach $35m settlement with city The men were wrongly accused of the rape and murder of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas, in 1991
The Texas Tribune · May 12 Former Texas lottery director was indicted by grand jury before case got dismissed The indictment accused Gary Grief of misusing his position to defraud the state in a highly scrutinized $95 million 2023 Lotto Texas drawing.