Court Says Texas Can Require Schools To Hang Ten Commandments In Classrooms Texas can require schools to hang a copy of the Ten Commandments, a federal appeals court has ruled. International Business Times · Apr 22
Democrats won the redistricting fight in Virginia. Was Trump’s gerrymandering war all for nothing? The Democratic counteroffensive to GOP efforts to redraw maps sets the stage for Republicans to lose in the midterms The Guardian - US · Apr 22
When the AI Cloud Comes for Texas Water Legislators are (sort of) beginning to grapple with the grim costs that come with the state’s data center boom. Texas Observer · Apr 22
Fermi Inc Stock Jumps 13% Amid AI Power Play and Leadership Shakeup Recovery Hopes Fermi Inc. shares climbed sharply in early trading Wednesday, rising 13.14 percent to $5.72 as investors appeared to shake off recent volatility tied to a high-profile CEO departure and betting on the company's ambitious plans to deliver gigawatt-scale power for artificial intelligence data centers. International Business Times · Apr 22
Texas’ Gulf Coast Has a Health Problem: Benzene Emissions Are Among the Highest in the Nation At the worst-performing refineries, report finds operators are not tackling recurring and harmful leaks, leading to public health risk. Capital & Main · Apr 22
The 10 best cities for college grads: Omaha ranks higher than New York and L.A. because Gen Z ‘actually have a shot at purchasing a house’ for under $300K “With a lot of homes selling for under $300,000, young grads actually have a shot at purchasing a house,” one Omaha real estate agent said. Fortune · Apr 22
Michael and Susan Dell's $1B Investment in AI-Driven Hospital Revolutionises Healthcare Michael and Susan Dell invest $1 billion in an AI-native hospital in Texas, aiming to revolutionize healthcare with predictive medicine and integrated AI systems. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
Who Is the USWNT’s Opponent in 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers? Emma Hayes’s team will head to Texas in November looking to book its spot in next summer’s World Cup in Brazil. Sports Illustrated · Apr 22
Texas Schools Might Require Ten Commandments Display in Classrooms, Court Declares It 'Doesn't Step on Rights' A federal court ruling allows Texas schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking debate over religious material in public education and potential Supreme Court challenges. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
Tesla Is Bringing Its Robotaxis to 2 New Texas Cities. Does That Make TSLA Stock a Buy Here? Dallas and Houston take the number of cities to three for Tesla's robotaxi service. Barchart · Apr 22
Kash Patel sued a news pundit for saying he spent more time in nightclubs than at the office. The lawsuit got thrown out. FBI director had sued MS NOW pundit Frank Figliuzzi for suggesting he spent more time on nights out than in the office, a remark a Texas judge ruled was not defamatory because it had clearly been intended as a joke The Independent UK · Apr 22
Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates. The Texas Tribune · Apr 22
Texas father among DACA recipients Trump administration now targeting for deportation Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas. The Texas Tribune · Apr 22
Court rules Texas schools can display Ten Commandments – what it means IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
Reason · Apr 22 Brickbat: Lightening the Mood Mike Forbess, a 911 dispatcher in Watauga, Texas, was formally reprimanded after making an inappropriate joke during an emergency call.… The post Brickbat: Lightening the Mood appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Apr 22 Who is Mara Flavia? Quick Facts on the Fitness Influencer Who Drowned At Ironman Texas Brazilian influencer Mara Flavia Araujo drowned during the Ironman Texas triathlon's swim segment. Her death has sparked discussions on safety in endurance events.
The Times of India · Apr 22 Map quest: Virginia vote leaves Trump seeing red – and blue Virginia voters approved a referendum granting the Democratic-controlled legislature power to redraw congressional maps, potentially shifting the state's representation from a 6-5 Democratic edge to a 10-1 dominance. This redistricting battle, ignited by Republican efforts in Texas and countered by Democrats in California, could significantly impact the upcoming U.S. House…
The Independent UK · Apr 22 ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant is being held at an immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas
Axios · Apr 22 Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars Four GOP incumbents in Congress now face the prospect of running in districts designed to retire them.
The Guardian - US · Apr 22 Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Saving Advice · Apr 21 7 Reasons Over 1.1 Million Texas Seniors Are at Risk After Missing the $10,000 School‑Tax Exemption in 2026 If you’re a Texas homeowner over 65, missing a simple exemption could be costing you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars every year. Many seniors...
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Appeals court allows Texas public schools to require Ten Commandments displays This decision could pave the way for a future showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court
The Texas Tribune · Apr 21 Eva-Marie Ayala will lead the Tribune’s education team into a new era A renowned Texas journalist, the Education Writers Association president joins us as we expand our team covering Texas schools and universities.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Cow-killing screwworm is ‘dangerously close’ to the Texas border as officials told to act now The New World Screwworm lays its eggs in the bodies of warm-blooded animals and its larvae eats their living flesh, increasing the risk of infection and death
The Texas Tribune · Apr 21 Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla lithium refinery discharges wastewater in South Texas The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.