Texas just launched a free online course to help more people recognize the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that burrows into animal wounds. The state needs faster inspections because cattle and goats can’t move freely if there’s a risk of infestation. So far this summer, Texas has found te
Colorado’s Second District has become a pressure cooker of economic and social challenges. Wages aren’t keeping up with rising rent, energy bills stay stubbornly high, and small businesses drown under a sea of confusing rules. Instead of tackling these real issues, politicians often hide behind gran
Utah kids grow up in a place that prizes teamwork, hard work and family. Youth sports are one of the best teachers for those values. But many families can’t afford to let their children join a team. A new effort called Utah Youth Sports Giving Day is here to change that. It will bring together nonp
Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when people picture America’s military strength. Yet behind the scenes, the state quietly powers a big chunk of the nation’s defense. Over 14, 000 workers in Utah alone are tied to the Sentinel missile program, a project meant to upgrade outdated
Texas Tech’s softball squad is back in the Women’s College World Series, facing off against their Texas rivals for a second straight year. The first game ended with the Longhorns winning 7‑3, but fans in Lubbock are still buzzing. Many supporters who couldn’t travel to Oklahoma City found a way to c
Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs
Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter
Texas voters often pick leaders who focus more on personal gain than public service. Many officials seem to forget that their real bosses aren’t lobbyists or donors—they’re the people who voted them in. When top candidates get called out for corruption or dishonesty, supporters sometimes shrug and s
Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha
Colorado’s economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Latino labor. From the sugar beet fields to ski resorts, Latino workers have been the backbone of the state for generations. But their contributions often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they helped build industries from mining to tourism.
