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Inside The Texas Factory Racing To Break China’s Grip On EV Magnets

MP Materials' rare earth magnet factory is on the cusp of making history. Will it be enough?

InsideEVs · Sep 25

Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional

Federal appeals courts differ on whether the Fourth Amendment protects your cellphone at the border. A Texas lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to settle it.

Reason · Sep 25

Texas’ maternal health report delay is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers say

The highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25

Discarded oyster shells from restaurants are being recycled to rebuild oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico

Discarded oyster shells from San Antonio restaurants and events are being recycled to restore oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. The South Texas Coastal Initiative sends collected shells to the Sink Your Shucks program, where they are reused for reef restoration. With about 100,000 oysters consumed during Fiesta Oyster…

The Times of India · Sep 25

81-year-old Texas man carried heavy bags to pay wife’s cancer bills; heartbreaking video moves strangers to raise $244,000

At 81, Donald Johnson from Texas faces the financial burden of his wife's cancer treatments. A viral video of him transporting heavy luggage captured the public's sympathy, leading to a GoFundMe that generated over $281,000. Johnson is deeply thankful for the contributions, which have instilled hope in his family. His…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Walgreens pharmacist allegedly tells Texas woman she is ‘too young’ for second dose of a vaccine, calls the first dose a ‘mistake’

She plans to file a formal complaint.

We Got This Covered · Sep 25

Why President Trump’s Presence at Texas-Tennessee Could Impact How the Teams Call Plays

The president is reportedly scheduled to attend Saturday’s marquee SEC matchup in Knoxville.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

Corpus Christi Could Owe Texas $235M for Failed Desalination Plant

City leaders hope to revive the twice-rejected project to avoid returning money loaned by the state.

Texas Observer · Sep 25

Texas Leads Nation in ICE Arrests as New Ranking Shows Sharp Differences Among States- REPORT

Texas recorded more than 153,000 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement between October 2022 and March 2026, far more than any other state in a new analysis of federal data. Florida had the second-highest total, while a comparison adjusted for population placed several smaller states near the top.

Latin Times · Sep 25

A Texas oil geologist first saw McKittrick Canyon in 1921, later bought the land for a private retreat

Wallace Pratt's journey began in 1921 when he stumbled upon the breathtaking McKittrick Canyon, igniting a passionate fascination with its natural features. He bought land in the area and raised two residences, one of which was Ship on the Desert. Following the passing of his first spouse, Pratt continued his…

The Times of India · Sep 25