The Latest Breaking News from Texas

SEC Coaches Have Lots of Thoughts on the Fine Art of Basket Weaving

Chest-puffing over academics is the Big Ten’s job, guys.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

A New York health care system has received a federal grand jury subpoena issued in Texas seeking information about children who received gender-affirming care and the medical providers who administered it

The Independent UK · May 12

Reason Receives 17 Nominations for Southern California Journalism Awards

Nominees include stories on America's gerontocracy, the war on chocolate, how Texas beat California on housing, and more.

Reason · May 12

Texas Public Schools Lost 76,000 Students This Academic Year, Experts Warn Decline May Continue

While experts say no single factor fully explains the decline, some believe the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies may be contributing to falling enrollment numbers.

Latin Times · May 12

Texas banned rainbow-painted crosswalks – but locals found a workaround to restore the LGBTQ Pride symbol

While the symbol had to be removed from a crosswalks, local LGBTQ+ organizations found a way to return of the Pride flag to the streets of San Antonio

The Independent UK · May 12

Texas Sues Netflix, Claims It Spies On People And Manipulates Users

Texas is suing Netflix, alleging that the digital streamer spied on its users without their knowledge or consent and manipulates its users.

International Business Times · May 12

Ted Cruz calls AOC a ‘parasite’ for taking government money – just like he does

Texas Republican tries to accuse New York Democrat of betraying anti-capitalist principles but overlooks the small matter of his own congressional salary

The Independent UK · May 12

Texas man hit by Amtrack train. The driver’s attempt to help thwarted four alligators

Why anyone would ignore flashing warning lights is quite beyond me.

We Got This Covered · May 12

Missouri Supreme Court to hear arguments over new electoral map as redistricting battles rage on

Republicans anticipate gaining as many as 14 seats from new House maps already enacted in Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee

The Independent UK · May 12

Ken Paxton’s Glass House

A rhetorical analysis of the numerous political stones cast from the Texas attorney general's office during his run for U.S. Senate

Texas Observer · May 12