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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.

November 23

Texas A&M committee finds professor’s firing over transgender-related lesson unjustified

A Texas A&M committee ruled that a professor's firing over the teaching of a gender identity lesson was unjustified, and the university president will review its recommendation.

November 22

Man fatally shot, woman and children in critical condition after Arizona shootout

One person was killed and three others were shot in south Phoenix Saturday after gunfire erupted around 2:45 p.m. Suspect now in police custody.

November 21

Freed sex offender allegedly poses as doctor, sexually assaults student at Arizona elementary school: police

Convicted sex offender released from prison two weeks ago allegedly breached security at a Phoenix elementary school and assaulted student after impersonating doctor.

November 21

Texas files emergency Supreme Court petition after Trump-backed congressional map blocked by federal judges

Texas' redistricting battle heads to the Supreme Court after the state challenged a ruling that blocked a congressional map designed to help Republicans gain five seats.