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November 25

Muslim groups, other leaders demand Abbott rescind CAIR's ‘terrorist’ designation: 'Defamatory'

Muslim and interfaith leaders demand that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reverse his controversial proclamation labeling CAIR as a "foreign terrorist organization."

November 25

Texas AG investigating weightlifting competition that saw trans athlete compete against women

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a weightlifting competition where transgender athlete Jammie Booker initially won before disqualification.

November 25

CBP finds enormous meth haul stashed in Mexican lettuce in truck at Texas crossing

Officers discovered 1,153 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed in salad greens from Mexico during inspection at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility.

November 25

Female competitor crowned 'World's Strongest Woman' after transgender controversy overshadows event

After backlash over the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman results, officials disqualified Jammie Booker amid transgender allegations, naming Andrea Thompson as champion.

November 25

DOJ backs Texas in Supreme Court fight over Republican-drawn map

The Department of Justice backed Texas on Monday, arguing that the new map the state’s Republican-led legislature approved was not an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.

November 25

College freshman died after fraternity hazing led to 'horrific' abuse, family says

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Sigma Chi fraternity at UT, alleging brutal hazing practices drove freshman Sawyer Updike to suicide in 2024.

November 24

Top GOP senator urges Olympic officials to swiftly enact 'decisive policy' banning men from women's sports

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to finalize its new policy to ban biological males from women's events.

November 24

America’s smallest cattle herd in 70 years means rebuilding will take years and beef prices could stay high

America's cattle herd hits 70-year low as drought and costs devastate ranchers nationwide, driving beef prices up 16%.

November 23

'ShamWow' guy files to run for Congress in Texas as Republican candidate

"ShamWow guy" Offer Vince Shlomi files to run for Congress as a Republican in Texas, aiming to unseat incumbent John Carter in the crowded GOP primary race.

November 23

Texas National Guard to return from Illinois ahead of Thanksgiving, Gov Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas National Guard troops will return from Illinois before Thanksgiving after the controversial interstate deployment.