Texas Man gets email about his dealership signing him up for a service. Then he allegedly finds a hidden GPS tracker in his new truck “It can track you anywhere.” We Got This Covered · Aug 25
In 2014, a Texas coalition bought a 17,351-acre coastal ranch for $37.7 million, much of it using Deepwater Horizon restoration money; 15,000 acres later became a wildlife area protecting wetlands, prairie and endangered whooping crane habitat In 2014, a coalition of conservation groups bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch on the Texas coast for $37.7 million. A major share of the funding came from BP and Transocean penalties linked to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Four years later, more than 15,000 acres were transferred to Texas Parks and… The Times of India · Aug 25
Hyderabad man dies by suicide in Texas after completing master’s degree, family seeks help to bring body home A tragic incident occurred in San Antonio, Texas, where a young man from Hyderabad, Sai Pradeep, took his own life. After earning his master's degree from a US university, he struggled to secure employment, which impacted his mental health. His devastated family is now trying to raise funds to bring… The Economic Times · Aug 25
In 1972, Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson gave the Texas White House and about 600 acres to the US but kept lifetime rights; she continued living there until 2007 Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson donated their Texas ranch house and about 600 acres to the National Park Service in 1972, but retained lifetime rights to use the property. After Lyndon Johnson died in 1973, Lady Bird continued living at the ranch until her death in 2007. The… The Times of India · Aug 25
Texas Uber driver on his way to pick up passenger sees shirtless man run across street. Then two cops jump into his car: ‘ordering me to do things’ His wife wasn't happy the cops put him in danger. We Got This Covered · Aug 25
What to know about state takeovers as Texas wrestles with the future of Austin public schools More districts across Texas are at risk of intervention by the state’s education commissioner. Here’s what that means for public schools. The Texas Tribune · Aug 25
Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ midterm election on Nov. 3 Voters will weigh in on dozens of races, including U.S. senator, governor and many other offices. The Texas Tribune · Aug 25
Texas turned 68,000 acres of solar farms into grazing ground for sheep; revealing how solar land could become a new resource for American farmers Across Texas, solar panels are appearing on land that has long been associated with farming and ranching, creating an unexpected overlap between energy production and agriculture. Instead of treating solar development as the end of a property's agricultural use, some projects are finding ways to keep livestock and other activities… The Times of India · Aug 25
Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Marlon Duran (G) face off in redrawn Texas congressional district Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Marlon Duran (G) are running in the general election to represent Texas' 28th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Ballotpedia · Aug 24
Second Texas Pharmacy in Two Weeks Recalls Glutathione Injection After Patients in 14 States Report Reactions A Houston pharmacy recalled a glutathione injection lot sent to patients in 14 states after reports of fever, chills, and allergic reactions. Medical Daily · Aug 24
Clarence Thomas thanks Ted Cruz for defending him against blockbuster ethics complaints Conservative Supreme Court justice thanks Texas Republican for ‘standing up’ for him after he was ‘under attack’ The Independent UK · Aug 24
Texas Railroad Commission eliminates public comment period from its public meetings The agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry voted to adopt the new policy before sharing it with the public. It added more “listening sessions” when the public can speak to agency staff. The Texas Tribune · Aug 24
'Abuse of Power': Al Green Moves to Impeach Trump Over Controversial ICE and CBP Enforcement Fatalities Texas Representative Al Green has filed impeachment articles against Trump, citing constitutional violations related to ICE and CBP enforcement fatalities, sparking debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Hot US Weather September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Monday closed up +0.009 (+0.32%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday amid forecasts for record-high temperatures in West Texas this week to support nat-gas demand. The largest Texas electric grid, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, forecast that peak power demand this week... Barchart · Aug 24
The Texas Tribune · Aug 24 Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.
Latin Times · Aug 24 'Achingly Close' to Jesus? Rainn Wilson's Podcast Defense of James Talarico Reopens a Fight Over His Faith: REPORT Rainn Wilson calls Talarico's faith "achingly close" to Jesus on his podcast, reigniting months of debate over the Texas Senate hopeful's Christianity.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 24 Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says The state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.
Capital & Main · Aug 24 As Texas Destroys Its Wetlands, the Risk of Devastating Flooding Increases Thousands of acres have been decimated to make room for development and urban sprawl, alarming residents and climate experts.
TechRadar · Aug 24 Trump warns communities opposed to data centers are “making a mistake” — but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers “got the backlash they deserve” Data center opposition is quickly becoming a people versus President issue, but Trump says those opposed to data centers are making a mistake.
Medical Daily · Aug 24 A Second Texas Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Glutathione Injections Across Fourteen States Over Elevated Bacterial Toxin Levels Optimal Balance Pharmacy recalled a lot of compounded glutathione over elevated endotoxins, two weeks after a similar Texas recall.
Latin Times · Aug 24 More Than a Third of Texas Restaurants Say They Lost Workers Due to Immigration Enforcement, Report Finds According to a second-quarter survey by the Texas Restaurant Association, 36% of operators said they had lost employees because of immigration enforcement
International Business Times · Aug 24 Trump Wants Communities To Welcome Data Centers. But Even Close Allies Are Saying No. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is among the leaders changing course on the data center boom as voter anger over massive AI infrastructure projects begins spilling into election politics.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 Texas turned 68,000 acres of solar farms into sheep pastures to control weeds; the state now accounts for more than half of U.S. solar grazing Texas solar farms are turning to sheep as a surprising solution to a growing maintenance problem. Across roughly 68,000 acres, sheep now graze beneath rows of solar panels, keeping grass under control without damaging expensive equipment. Goats can climb and chew wires. Cattle are often too tall for the rows.…
We Got This Covered · Aug 24 Texas woman questions getting a refund after staff clears her table while she steps away for a photo: ‘They took my wallet’ 'The mustard was gone. So was her food'
Bored Panda · Aug 24 Woman Flooded With Messages Urging Her To Seek Help After Noticing Unique Detail Of Daughter’s Appearance A Texas mother found it absurd that people online were playing doctor and diagnosing her 4-year-old daughter based on a couple of photos.