Texas measles outbreak ‘on the decline’, officials say Case count remains at 742 with no new cases but officials warn outbreak that has killed two children could flare again The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025
Texas Tech Signs Softball Star NiJaree Canady to Another Seven-Figure NIL Deal The Red Raiders' investment has paid off handsomely. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6, 2025
I Was an Undocumented Texas College Student. I’m Not Going Anywhere—and Neither Is Our Movement. Lawmakers lacked the political courage for a floor vote at the Capitol on the Texas Dream Act, so state leaders took a coward’s path. Texas Observer · Jun 6, 2025
Police Blew Up This Innocent Woman's House and Left Her With the Bill. A Judge Says She's Owed $60,000. Vicki Baker's legal odyssey is finally coming to an end. Reason · Jun 6, 2025
Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end. In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits. The Texas Tribune · Jun 6, 2025
Man accused of beating stranger to death at a gas station and leaving him to die all over a mistaken beer bottle Ye Myint Aung, 39, died after being punched more than 20 times at a Synco gas station in Texas The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Texas Cop Who Killed Unarmed Man Is Not Entitled to Qualified Immunity Former Rusk County deputy Shane Iverson can now be sued for the 2022 fatal shooting of Timothy Michael Randall, who was fleeing a traffic stop. Reason · Jun 6, 2025
Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program. The Texas Tribune · Jun 6, 2025
‘Doesn’t Even Smell Like Gas’: Texas Man Drives Volkswagen to 76 Gas Station. Then He Realizes He Filled Up On a Mystery Liquid A Houston motorist says he spent $52 at the pump before realizing something was seriously wrong with the fuel. What came out wasn’t gas, and it could cause major damage.In a TikTok video viewed more than 1.4 million times, creator Kam Jackson (@kamiibltzjackson) shows us what happened recently when he… Motor1 · Jun 6, 2025
Texans Gain the Right To Try Individualized Medical Treatments Ailing Americans are winning expanded freedom to try experimental medicine. Reason · Jun 6, 2025
How a sleepy Texas city turned into the energy export gateway of the U.S. The completion of a channel deepening and widening project is taking the booming Port of Corpus Christi to new heights—and depths. Fortune · Jun 6, 2025
Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products, while also boosting psychedelics research. The Texas Tribune · Jun 6, 2025
Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results A bill headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk may not go into effect until 2027. Election administrators say the changes could create staffing challenges. The Texas Tribune · Jun 6, 2025
‘The UK media undermines anything Scottish and assimilates it’, says Bobby Bluebell THE quality, depth, range and sheer emotional power of the best contemporary Scottish songwriting has been under-recognised for years ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025
Sports Illustrated · Jun 6, 2025 Patrick Mahomes Was Fired Up for Texas Tech Winning Game 2 of WCWS The Red Raiders forced a Game 3 vs. Texas for Friday night.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 6, 2025 Texas Tech Pitcher Nijaree Canady Makes Remarkable Diving Catch During WCWS Game 2 What can't Canady do?
Sports Illustrated · Jun 6, 2025 Patrick Mahomes Is Extremely Locked in on Texas Tech Softball With Thursday WCWS Appearance The Texas Tech alum has proven to be one of the softball team's biggest fans.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 5, 2025 8 Emerging American Fast Food Chains You Need to Know About The fast food landscape in the U.S. is undergoing a flavorful transformation. From plant-based innovations to globally inspired menus, a wave of emerging chains is redefining quick-service dining. These brands are not only expanding rapidly but also resonating with a new generation of food enthusiasts seeking quality, convenience, and unique…
Texas Observer · Jun 5, 2025 Amid New McCarthyism, the Alliance for Texas History Embraces Diverse Scholarship “It’s particularly important at a moment when our state leaders have demonstrated that they don't want students to have a really full, inclusive accounting of our state or national past.”
The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2025 First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal The trial of the Peruvian woman was the first test of the Trump administration’s new policy aimed at prosecuting immigrants who crossed the border illegally with military-related charges.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2025 Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation The 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025 Police consider whether 'King of the Hill' actor's sexual orientation played a role in his killing Authorities in Texas say investigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death
Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025 Texas AG And MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Holds Comfortable Lead Over Sen. John Cornyn in Primary Challenge: Poll Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is trailing behind Texas AG Ken Paxton by 22 points in one of the country's most-watched primary races, a new poll suggests.
Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025 Republican Lawmaker Insists His Party is 'Stuck' Trying to Pass Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Being Against Raising the Deficit Texas Rep. Pete Sessions admitted Republicans feel forced to back Donald Trump's costly reconciliation bill despite concerns about raising the deficit.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2025 Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat.