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Greg McElroy Says Closing ‘Talent Gap’ Has Alabama More Vulnerable

The national title-winning former quarterback has some thoughts after the Crimson Tide were nearly upset at Texas last weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14, 2022

Ken Starr, independent counsel in Clinton probe and former president of Baylor University, dies at 76

Ken Starr, best known for his role in the investigation that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, has died at the age of 76. The former Baylor University president was born in Vernon, Texas, and died in Houston of complications related to surgery, according to a statement from…

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

College Football Playoff watch: USC’s playoff chances surge after Week 2, Texas is still hanging on

Texas is the only one-loss team still with a top-10 chance to make the College Football Playoff.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022

Dade Phelan spent more than any other Republican House candidate or officeholder in Texas

Texas Republican House candidates and officeholders have spent $57.6 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state representatives and candidates, Dade Phelan has spent more than any other Republican.

Ballotpedia · Sep 13, 2022

Richard Raymond spent more than any other Democratic House candidate or officeholder in Texas

Texas Democratic House candidates and officeholders have spent $15.4 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state representatives and candidates, Richard Raymond has spent more than any other Democrat.

Ballotpedia · Sep 13, 2022

Texas doctor tampered with IV bags, leading to colleague’s death, medical board says

Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr. has been suspended after the fellow doctor’s death and others suffering serious cardiac complications, the Texas Medical Board said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022

Texas high school football rankings: 6 teams appear in latest Super 25

Top Texas high school football teams, according to the USA TODAY HSS staff

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022

At Alex Jones trial, an FBI agent breaks down as he describes the scene at Sandy Hook

An FBI agent struggled to control his emotions as he described seeing bodies inside Sandy Hook elementary school — a scene that the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones later claimed was staged by actors.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2022

How Texas is paying for border security push under Operation Lone Star

AUSTIN, Texas — How is Texas paying for its border security initiative?

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Mayors hope to coordinate response to migrants from Texas after buses from Chicago arrive in suburbs

CHICAGO — Suburban mayors Monday called for better communication and coordination with Chicago and state governments after being surprised by busloads of migrants being sent to their towns — and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pledged to work with the mayors.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 13, 2022