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April 14, 2024

US Marine arrested in Texas after stealing over $500,000 in jewelry, authorities say

Marcelo Majeed Hernandez, 18, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony theft in connection with two jewelry store heists in the Houston area.

April 14, 2024

Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization

Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.

April 14, 2024

Texas mother of two arrested after allegedly leaving young children home alone to go on cruise

Lakesha Woods Williams, 29, was arrested on child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving her two young children home alone for six days while she went on a cruise.

April 13, 2024

Texas showdown: Sen. Ted Cruz steps up his game as conservative firebrand faces bruising re-election race

Conservative firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz is stepping up his campaign and fundraising game as he faces a bruising race for a third six-year term representing Texas in the Senate.

April 12, 2024

Stolen 18-wheeler crashes into Texas DPS office, 1 dead, multiple injured

Texas authorities said an 18-wheeler truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, injuring several people in what was described as a "criminal act."

April 12, 2024

10 suspected illegal migrants busted for child pornography at Texas human smuggling 'stash house'

A group of nearly a dozen suspected illegal migrants have been busted for allegedly possessing child pornography at a Texas house that officials say was being used for human smuggling.

April 12, 2024

Another Texas university drops DEI office, ‘approximately 20 associated jobs eliminated’ due to state law

In an effort to comply with state law, University of Texas at Dallas will dissolve its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, according to an announcement from the university.

April 12, 2024

Texas university takes heat for clearing DEI offices: 'The cruelty is stunning'

The University of Texas at Austin is taking heat from the president of the American Association of University Professors for removing its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.

April 12, 2024

Harris County attorney defends guaranteed income program against Texas' lawsuit: 'Attack' by GOP officials

A Harris County attorney defended a guaranteed income program that’s been targeted in a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday.

April 12, 2024

Critics warn schools are skirting Texas DEI ban after university shuffles DEI officials to other departments

Conservatives in Texas are warning universities may be trying to skirt a new law banning DEI at public universities by reshuffling DEI officials to other departments.