A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...
The Justice Department is back at it, trying to get their hands on some old grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They've asked a Florida court to make these files public, saying a new law called the Epstein Transparency Act pretty much forces their hand. This isn't their first rodeo. Back in the summer, they tried to get similar records unsealed in both New Y...
Arch Manning, the young quarterback from Texas, made a big splash in the game against Arkansas. He did something special. He scored touchdowns in three different ways. He caught a pass, ran for a score, and threw a long touchdown pass. This was a big deal because it showed how talented he is. First, Manning caught a pass for a touchdown. This was his first catch in ...
The Supreme Court recently stepped in, halting a lower court's decision that suggested Texas's new congressional map might be racially biased. This temporary block, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will stay in effect for a few days while the court decides if the Republican-friendly map can be used in the upcoming midterm elections. The conservative-leaning Supreme C...
The Heisman Trophy is up for grabs, and it's anyone's game. With just three weeks left until the big announcement, the race is wide open. Fernando Mendoza from Indiana and Julian Sayin from Ohio State are the top contenders, but Kirk Herbstreit has his eye on someone else. Herbstreit thinks the Heisman race has been unpredictable lately. Voters are waiting to see wh...
College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and found common ground during their first meeting. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and political ideologies, both leaders rose to power through populist messages, which set the stage for their unexpected collaboration. The meeting, held i...
Winter is coming, but what does that mean for North Texas? The Climate Prediction Center has shared its latest forecast, and it's a bit of a mystery. They've given the region an \"equal chances\" label. This means the weather could go any way: warmer or colder, wetter or drier than usual. It's like flipping a coin! The forecast covers December, January, and February...
Winter weather is often overlooked when discussing natural disasters, but it can be just as damaging. Blizzards, ice storms, and extreme cold have caused billions in damages and repairs in recent years. In 2022, winter storms alone caused $6 billion in insured losses. The previous year, the arctic wave in February 2021 caused up to $24 billion in damages, including w...
Texas is in a legal tussle with the U. S. Supreme Court over a new voting map. The state wants to use this map to increase Republican seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. This could help the GOP keep control of Congress in the next elections. A lower court blocked the map, saying it might discriminate based on race. This is a big deal because Republicans cur...