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Jan 20 2026CRYPTO

States Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

Texas made headlines by being the first state to buy bitcoin for its treasury. This move sparked a wave of similar actions across the country. Other states are now following suit, eager to get a piece of the cryptocurrency pie. The Lone Star State invested about five million dollars in the BlackRoc

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Houston Takes the Lead in Texas' School Voucher Program

Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Texas Governor Tightens Medicaid Fraud Checks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Solar Power Surge: Texas Leads the Clean Energy Charge

Texas is becoming a hotspot for solar panel production. In Wilmer, just outside Dallas, T1 Energy's G1_Dallas plant is buzzing with activity. Here, robots and humans work side by side to produce 20, 000 solar panels daily. This advanced facility, which opened last year, employs 1, 200 people and ope

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Jan 12 2026SPORTS

High School Winter Sports: A Visual Journey Through Week 6

Central New York's high school winter sports scene is buzzing with action. Every week, there's a new set of thrilling moments captured on camera. This week was no different, with several standout games and events. The Cicero-North Syracuse boys hockey team faced off against West Genesee in a chilly

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Jan 08 2026WEATHER

Texas Feels the Heat: Unusual Warmth Breaks Records

Texas experienced some unusually warm weather this week, with temperatures soaring higher than usual for this time of year. On Tuesday, Del Rio International Airport recorded a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, which broke the previous record of 82 degrees set in 1989 and 2023. This wasn't the only pla

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How a Twitter Fight Grew Texas Parks

Texas is famous for loving private property and hating government spending. So, why has the state been buying up land left and right to grow its parks? It all started with a simple argument on social media. A few years back, Doug Deason, a big-time Republican donor, posted about wind turbines hurti

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Dec 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Texas Retirement: Where Your Money Goes Further

Texas is a great place to retire. It has no state income tax. This means retirees keep more of their money. The cost of living is also lower than in many other states. Plus, the weather is warm most of the year. Jefferson County is a good choice for retirees. Beaumont is the biggest city there. It

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Texas Schools and the Voucher Program: A Clash of Values

Texas is taking a hard look at its new school voucher program. Officials want to make sure that taxpayer money doesn't end up supporting schools with questionable ties. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program is set to launch soon, offering families up to $10, 474 per child for private s

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

A Clash of Styles: Central Michigan and Northwestern Face Off

Central Michigan and Northwestern are set to meet on the football field for just the second time in history. This matchup, taking place at Ford Field in Detroit, is part of the GameAbove Sports Bowl. Central Michigan, under first-year coach Matt Drinkall, has had a strong season, especially on defen

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