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November 27, 2024

University of Austin weeds out DEI, replaces it with merit-based initiatives: VP

The University of Austin, focusing on free speech and debate, replaces DEI with merit-based values, aiming to counter modern campus culture issues.

November 27, 2024

Rocket launch attendees share hopes about Elon Musk’s prediction for Mars travel by 2026

Attendees of a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas shared their thoughts on how soon Elon Musk will be able to send manned or unmanned spacecraft to Mars.

November 27, 2024

Texas trio sought in Oklahoma for stealing $25K from man praying at place of worship

Three Texas men are wanted in Oklahoma on accusations of stealing $25,000 from a man while he was praying at a shrine in Oklahoma City, police said.

November 26, 2024

‘Landman’ clip goes viral slamming renewable energy: ‘There is nothing clean about this’

Scene from new TV show from "Yellowstone" creator Tyler Sheridan goes viral on X on Sunday because it slams wind turbines and clean energy narrative associated with them.

November 26, 2024

New wall construction at Texas border kicks off with family of slain Jocelyn Nungaray watching

A 1,400-acre Rio Grande ranch purchase marks Texas’ latest step in border wall expansion, with a new mile-long section underway in the coming weeks.

November 26, 2024

Federal judge sides with SpaceX after environmental group tried to stop rocket launches

A federal judge sided with Elon Musk's SpaceX after a Texas-based environmental group attempted to halt rocket launches at one of its sites.

November 26, 2024

Incoming border czar Homan issues warning in Texas to Dems opposing Trump deportations: 'Don't test us'

Incoming border czar Thomas Homan joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Tuesday, and will serve meals to troops stationed at the border.

November 26, 2024

Texas records first locally transmitted dengue fever case of 2024

The first locally transmitted case of dengue fever in 2024 in Texas has been recorded in Cameron County, the Texas Department of State Health Services says.

November 26, 2024

Texas police officer fatally 'ambushed' in shootout with fleeing suspect: law enforcement

A police officer was fatally "ambushed" during a shootout with a fleeing suspect in Greenville, Texas, on Monday, according to local law enforcement.

November 25, 2024

Texas influencer sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder-for-hire plot

A Dallas woman who runs an internet-based business was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after her conviction in a murder-for-hire plot.