SpaceX recovers Starship from the Indian Ocean a month after launch SpaceX has pulled off its biggest salvage operation yet, recovering its most recently launched Starship from the Indian Ocean The Independent UK · Aug 28
FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods The six-week wait for approval fits a pattern: On average, the Trump White House is taking longer than previous administrations to approve major disaster assistance, research shows. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28
Donald Trump Hair Fiasco Sparks Online Frenzy As Strong Winds Expose 'A Bed Of Straw On Bald Scalp' During a Texas trip, strong winds disrupted Donald Trump's hair, overshadowing his political agenda and highlighting the public's fascination with his appearance. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
A Texas farmer’s family has worked 6,000 acres for over a century; after his landlord sold 600 rented acres for a Google data center, he was given 60 days to leave In rural Texas, expansive tracts of farmland are increasingly being repurposed for technology ventures, primarily data centers by major tech enterprises. This shift is impacting farmers, especially with resource competition over vital necessities like water. Concerns have been raised by state officials regarding the permanent loss of fertile land, highlighting… The Times of India · Aug 28
Ranking the 25 Greatest College Football Teams of All Time From more than 150 years of college football history, these 25 teams stand out as the sport’s elite. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28
Indian-origin US couple on group pilgrimage to Mount Kailash goes missing after Nepal-Tibet floods An Indian-origin US couple from Texas has gone missing during a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, with around 90 US citizens unaccounted for, according to US officials. The Times of India · Aug 28
Moms who had children via surrogacy urge Texas to preserve the only way they could have families Texas moms and surrogates say lawmakers can sharpen protections for both parties in contracts and regulate surrogacy agencies, but caution against severely limiting the practice. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28
John Cornyn is raising money for competitive Senate races — just not in Texas The GOP senator said he plans to use his considerable fundraising prowess to help colleagues in New Hampshire, Michigan, Alaska and elsewhere. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28
In 1965, two Texas ranch families helped preserve 3,500 prairie acres for a vanishing bird; the effort grew into a refuge protecting more than 11,000 acres Two Texas families sold land at half price and donated the rest for conservation. This act helped establish a wildlife refuge for the Attwater's prairie chicken. The bird's population declined drastically due to habitat loss and conversion. Captive breeding programs and habitat expansion aim to prevent its extinction. The refuge's… The Times of India · Aug 28
In 1978, Tony Amos began surveying a seven-mile Texas beach every other day; his ARK still rescues wildlife today Oceanographer Tony Amos initiated a comprehensive beach survey on Mustang Island in 1978, monitoring environmental changes and wildlife stranding incidents for nearly four decades. After witnessing an oil spill in 1979, he pivoted toward animal rescue, founding the Amos Rehabilitation Keep. This vital center proudly continues to return countless injured… The Times of India · Aug 28
'We Are Suffering': Texas Roadhouse Staff Slam Viral Racist FB Group and Food Tampering Allegations Texas Roadhouse staff say viral racist food-tampering allegations have hurt business as the chain confirms the claims are a baseless rumour and online hoax. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warning Cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and nearly 500 hospitalisations. The intestinal infection has been linked to processed iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico, with some of the affected lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The recalled lettuce… The Economic Times · Aug 28
US Stock Market: NYSE opens Dallas regional headquarters as Texas emerges as ‘Y’all Street’ The New York Stock Exchange has opened a new regional headquarters in Dallas as Texas strengthens its position as an emerging financial hub. The move comes amid growing competition among exchanges, with Nasdaq expanding its Texas presence and the newly launched Texas Stock Exchange seeking to attract listings and challenge… The Economic Times · Aug 28
Austin Made Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Sold Since April Is Recalled Because Eggs Never Appeared on the Label Jaime's Foods ATX recalled jalapeno ranch dressing sold in Texas since spring after an FDA inspection found the label missing eggs. Medical Daily · Aug 28
Ballotpedia · Aug 28 Eleven U.S. House incumbents have lost primary elections so far this year — the second-highest since 2014 So far this year, 11 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have lost re-election in a primary. That’s the second-highest number of incumbents who have lost primary elections since 2014.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28 Trump visits Texas to fundraise for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid The president’s trip, which includes a GOP event and a NASA ceremony, comes as the Texas attorney general trails his U.S. Senate challenger James Talarico in the polls and fundraising.
Medical Daily · Aug 28 A Dallas Judge Delayed Her Custody Ruling as Parents Testified Their Newborn Worsened After Open Heart Surgery At an August 25 hearing, a California couple said their newborn with HLHS struggled after heart surgery. The Dallas judge has not ruled yet.
Saving Advice · Aug 27 SNAP Enrollment Is Falling Faster Than Expected — Here’s What’s Happening in Each State Something unusual is happening to America’s largest food-assistance program: millions of people are disappearing from the rolls much faster than federal forecasters expected. Newly released...
Latin Times · Aug 27 Grocery Prices, Not the Border, Are Deciding This Year's Senate Races New AFP and UnidosUS data show affordability, not immigration, is driving 2026 midterm voters, including Latinos in Florida, Texas and beyond.
Barchart · Aug 27 George Soros Is Betting Big on Utility Stocks as AI Power Demand Surges Soros Fund Management opened a $105 million position in American Electric Power.
Kiplinger · Aug 27 States With No Income Tax Ranked By Homeowner Costs See which of the nine zero-tax states offer real cost savings on property taxes, insurance, and utilities.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 27 After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers Data centers and agriculture depend on many of the same resources, such as water, land and electricity, which has some in the industry worried about the future.
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Minnesota AG Slams Greg Abbott for Turning Texas Into 'Sanctuary State for Fugitive ICE Agent' Minnesota AG Keith Ellison blasts Greg Abbott over Christian Castro's release, warning Texas is becoming a 'sanctuary state' as fears grow that the ICE agent could flee to Mexico.
Space · Aug 27 Starship is coming home! SpaceX loads floating spacecraft onto huge ship in the Indian Ocean (photos) SpaceX has loaded Flight 13's Starship upper stage onto a ship in the Indian Ocean, more than a month after the vehicle splashed down. It is now headed home to Texas.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 27 Rain drops needed relief on North Texas wildfire that’s been burning for two weeks Storms swept over the more than 90,400 acres still burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties. Containment increased to 76%, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.