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Who really controls Greg Abbott?

The Texas governor’s war on public schools is bankrolled by donors who want a Christian state

Salon · Oct 13

Some Texas colleges get OK for new Workforce Pell that pays for job training

At least five Texas colleges are among the first in the country that can use the federal funding for jobs training.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13

On the issues: A Q&A with U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico, Ken Paxton and Ted Brown

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are in a close race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat, with Ted Brown also on the ballot. See where they stand on THC, data centers and Flock cameras. Talarico and Brown answered our questions; Paxton did not, so we used his past public statements to…

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13

Ken Paxton Caught on Video Partying in Dubai With Girlfriend and Two Federal Fugitives, One of Whom Donated $190K to Him

Video of Ken Paxton at a Dubai party with two men indicted in the US has drawn scrutiny over a donor's $190,000 (£142,000) contribution.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte championed disability rights; family foundation gave $117,000

RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr., also known as Flynn, in Breaking Bad, died on October 12, 2026, at the age of 34. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, Mitte drew on his personal experiences to advocate for people with disabilities. Beyond…

The Times of India · Oct 13

After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande

The U.S. Army is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Texas' Rio Grande Valley in response to what it says are signs of elevated activity from Mexican drug cartels

The Independent UK · Oct 13

RJ Mitte cause of death: Breaking Bad actor who played Walter White’s son dies at 34; reason behind his death

RJ Mitte death reason: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., has died in Texas at the age of 34. A county official told TMZ the death was a suicide, and law enforcement said the investigation is ongoing. His representatives called him a beloved actor and disability…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Trump makes confession about checking out male senator’s body

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34

RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad', has passed away at 34. His role drew from his personal experiences with cerebral palsy, which he advocated for extensively. Mitte also acted in the 2021 film 'Triumph', showcasing a high school wrestler with disabilities. His death, confirmed…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

10 Photos of RJ Mitte: 'Breaking Bad' Star Who Played Walter White Jr. Dies at 34 as Tributes Pour In

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34. His representatives confirmed his death in Brownsville, Texas.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12