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May 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Worries About Prediction Markets And How They Mix Up Gambling And Betting

Texas is looking closely at online prediction markets that let people bet on everything from sports outcomes to election results. State leaders worry these platforms might be sneaking past gambling laws while risking public harm. Critics say the real danger isn’t just losing money – it’s the way the

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

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May 01 2026CRIME

More eyes on Texas roads as big event nears

Texas is getting ready for visitors from around the globe and that means more patrols on the roads. Officials are not taking it lightly – they’re stepping up checks and balances across North Texas. You might wonder why this matters to anyone outside the state. Well, when the world’s most-watched so

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Apr 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Finding a Different Kind of Spotlight in Texas

Texas keeps pulling in celebrities tired of the Hollywood grind. Some grew up here and return for simpler living. Others fled the coasts during the pandemic, trading traffic jams for wide-open skies. The reasons vary, but the pattern is clear: after years of fast-paced lifestyles chasing fame or for

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Texas Tech Money: Who Gains from Crypto Politics?

Texas is cracking open its election funds with a fresh supply of cryptocurrency cash. This year’s primary season has already seen crypto-affiliated groups drop over $2. 5 million into local races, nearly doubling their donations compared to this time last year. Nationwide, crypto spending has climbe

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Apr 21 2026SPORTS

Kansas Baseball Climbs the Rankings and Sees Big Games Ahead

Kansas baseball has moved up in the national rankings, jumping from 21st to 16th place in a recent coaches poll. The team shares that spot with Nebraska, and the two schools will meet again this week in Lawrence. Kansas is leading its conference after winning a recent series against Oklahoma S

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Apr 19 2026RELIGION

Finding a church that keeps politics out isn’t easy, even in Texas

Texas churches often blend faith and politics, making it tough for people who just want spiritual guidance without the extra noise. One writer shared how their search for a fresh church home hit snags because their top requirement—a place where sermons stay Bible-focused—kept colliding with politica

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Kansas Parks That Tell America’s Story

Kansas quietly guards some of the nation’s most meaningful places, where grasslands roar, forts stand frozen in time, and a single courtroom changed the course of schooling forever. Five spots across the state fall under the National Park Service, each with a different heartbeat. Four lean into huma

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Apr 17 2026SPORTS

Oklahoma’s Rough Patch and Room for Growth

Oklahoma’s softball team took a surprising hit this week, losing two games in a row for the first time this season. Their top-ranked status didn’t stop Oklahoma State from pulling off a strong win, leaving the Sooners with a tough lesson to learn. Coach Gasso wasn’t happy, calling their effort "unac

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Money Talks: What Senate Filings Show About the 2026 Race

Texas is seeing a big Democratic money wave in 2026. James Talarico, running for Senate, pulled in $27 million in early 2026—that’s more than any other Senate hopeful has ever raised in a single quarter. His primary fight with Jasmine Crockett helped fuel the surge, but it also highlights a tension:

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