The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Large pension funds oppose SEC climate rule rescission

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

Sean Hannity dismisses his own network’s Texas Senate poll

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Texas woman allegedly denied a top because of her body at Italian boutique in Amalfi Coast. She learns what the owner allegedly wanted: ‘just stunned’

She felt "mortified."

We Got This Covered · Aug 5

National Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list

The sprawling district, vacated by former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales earlier this year, went for President Trump by 15 points. But Democrats see an opening to win its Hispanic-majority electorate.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 5

‘What they’re doing qualifies as torture’: new details of ICE force-feeding revealed

Exclusive: cases of Afghan man, Ukrainian man and Saudi woman show repeated nasogastric tube insertions and lack of legal representation

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Families brace for change as Third Future takes over more struggling Texas schools

The Waco school district is one of the latest to partner with the Third Future charter network as a last-ditch effort to stave off state intervention.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 5

Used tyres from Japan were considered a likely pathway for Asian tiger mosquitoes into Texas, helping the species spread across the United States

Used tyres became a pathway for the Asian tiger mosquito's global spread. This adaptable species was detected in the United States during the 1980s. Investigations revealed discarded tyres served as crucial breeding sites for mosquitoes. The extensive international tyre trade facilitated accidental introductions across continents. Regulations were later imposed on…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Texas Instruments Stock?

Despite Texas Instruments trailing the semiconductor industry’s returns, it has outpaced the S&P 500 Index. That performance, coupled with its long-term growth story, has kept analysts moderately bullish on the stock.

Barchart · Aug 5

Notre Dame Favored in College Football Championship Market on Kalshi

Notre Dame is favored to win the college football National Championship on Kalshi. Notre Dame sits ahead of Ohio State and Texas.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

Texas has electricity and water bills below the national average — but they’re rising faster than inflation for one key reason that won’t surprise anyone

Data centers are causing electricity and water prices in Texas to grow at unprecedented rates.

TechRadar · Aug 5