From kindergarten to disciplinary school: Texas sends kids as young as 6 to harsh alternative campuses State data show thousands of elementary school students receive this punishment each year. The Texas Tribune · Sep 29
Nearly two-thirds of 2026 legislative referrals reflect partisan divides in legislative support Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 29
Camp Mystic owners seek to sell the Texas girls’ camp after 2025 flood; the bankruptcy plan puts its entire 749-acre riverfront property up for auction Camp Mystic, a century-old Christian girls' camp in Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following catastrophic flooding in 2025 which killed 28 people. The camp's owners plan to auction off property and other assets to repay creditors. Victims' families oppose the sale, demanding accountability and transparency concerning the camp's operations.… The Times of India · Sep 29
Tesla Delays Roadster Reveal Again. Severe Weather Moves It To October 15 Severe forecasts in Texas push the Tesla Roadster demonstration from October 1 to October 15, without changing pricing, specs, or projected production years. Motor1 · Sep 29
Jai Singh Rathore-like scam in US: Rs 7 crore raised for 81-year-old delivery driver whose wife had cancer; it was his daughter who posed as a neighbour to raise money An online fundraiser that collected more than $700,000 (around Rs 7 crore) for an 81-year-old Texas delivery driver whose wife has pancreatic cancer was removed after GoFundMe discovered that the organiser had falsely claimed to be the couple's neighbour. The organiser was identified as their daughter, Amy Johnson. GoFundMe refunded… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Nvidia settles trademark lawsuit over 'Modulus' AI software Nvidia has settled a trademark lawsuit brought by financial technology company Modulus Financial Engineering over Nvidia's "Modulus" AI software, according to a filing in Austin, Texas federal court. The Economic Times · Sep 29
Texas Man Convicted in $26M Military Healthcare Fraud Scheme After Buying Gold-Plated Cybertruck Texas counsellor Kevin D. Curry was convicted in a $26M TRICARE fraud case involving kickbacks, false records, and unnecessary TMS treatments. Sentencing is pending. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Why Did GoFundMe Remove a $281K Fundraiser for an 81-Year-Old Paying His Wife's Cancer Bills? GoFundMe removed a $281,000 fundraiser for Texas man Donald Johnson, citing factual misrepresentations, and refunded every donation to supporters. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Homeowners Are Falling Behind on Mortgages in Some Parts of America—Is Your Area One of Them? Most homeowners aren’t suddenly missing their mortgage payments, but beneath the relatively calm national numbers, financial stress is becoming much easier to spot in certain... Saving Advice · Sep 28
Ken Paxton Says Child Abuse Defendant 'Served 60 Days' but Records Say 29 After His Office Proposed One Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Adam Hoffman served 60 days, but jail records show 29 days. Prosecutors had initially proposed a one-day sentence in the child abuse case. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Forde-Yard Dash: Six Bold Predictions for College Football in October Notre Dame and Miami are headed for a top-ranked showdown, Oregon and Oklahoma will face quarterback controversies and Coach Prime may consider hanging up his whistle. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
GOP has a “Nazi” problem, Karl Rove says The conservative political operative said he’s voting for a Democrat Salon · Sep 28
ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident. The Texas Tribune · Sep 28
Texas realtor shows off kitchen, and what she finds after opening a set of cabinet doors has the internet rethinking their next house purchase Form over function. We Got This Covered · Sep 28
We Got This Covered · Sep 28 Texas driver arrested for intentionally crashing his car into a Kroger at 4 a.m.; his reason for doing so was unhinged but somehow understandable He must have been really desperate.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 28 Abbott declares disaster in Texas over diesel prices, waives restrictions on commercial shipping Monday marks seven months since the U.S.-Iran war began, which has restricted oil and gas exports from the Middle East, raising prices ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 28 Forde-Yard Dash: The Best, Worst and Weirdest of College Football in September Texas is rolling, Jeremiah Smith looks unstoppable and LSU remains committed to making things weird. Here’s what we learned in the first month of the season.
The Times of India · Sep 28 A Texas oil geologist first saw McKittrick Canyon in 1921, later bought the land for a private retreat In 1921, petroleum geologist Wallace Pratt was captivated by the stunning landscape of McKittrick Canyon. He subsequently partnered to acquire land which led to the establishment of family homes. Commencing in 1959, Pratt generously began donating his land for conservation, culminating in the 1972 creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.…
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements online
Capital & Main · Sep 28 The Driest Days in Hundreds of Years In West Texas, the creeks dried up, cattle production struggled, and small towns like Candelaria slowly emptied out.
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Texas Lets Adult Trans Prisoners Keep Hormones While Under-18s Are Weaned Off, TDCJ Policy Says A July 2026 Texas prison policy document says adults with documented gender dysphoria treatment may continue hormones, while state law requires some minors on prescriptions to taper treatment.
Ballotpedia · Sep 28 Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) and Eric Flores (R) run for Texas' 34th Congressional District in toss-up election Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D), Eric Flores (R), Eddie Espinoza (G), and Chris Royal (L) are running in the general election for Texas' 34th Congressional District on Nov. 3.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 ‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time Mission goes ahead despite some fears an initial engine failure after the Texas launch would scupper the attempt
Latin Times · Sep 28 'Entirely Possible' Democrats Could Retake Senate in Midterms; Fetterman Says He Could Deliver 51st Vote Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, Sen. John Fetterman addressed his future, rejected speculation about joining the GOP, and suggested Democrats could regain control of the Senate in the midterms.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Texas man accused of crashing his car through a grocery store so he could use the bathroom A 60-year-old man was arrested on criminal mischief charges