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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Texas Pushes Ahead with Border Law Despite Legal Fights

A major U. S. appeals court just gave Texas the green light to start arresting migrants for crossing the border illegally. The decision came down Friday when a mostly Republican-appointed panel of judges reversed a lower court’s block on the state’s new law. This law, signed in late 2023, makes snea

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Apr 23 2026WEATHER

Texas braces for messy spring weather as storms line up

Texans should keep umbrellas handy this week. Storms are rolling in from the west, starting Wednesday, then ramping up Thursday, with another possible round by Saturday. The first shots hit West Texas on Wednesday afternoon—mostly small stuff like brief downpours and gusty winds, though a few cells

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Ten Commandments Display Law Stands in Texas Schools

A federal appeals court has decided that a Texas law mandating the Ten Commandments be shown in public school classrooms remains valid. The ruling came from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which sided with Senate Bill 10 after a lawsuit by families who said the law pushed religion

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Texas Exchange Plans First Company Listings in 2027

The Texas Stock Exchange, a new player on the trading scene, has set its sights on launching initial public offerings during early 2027. The goal is to capture business that has traditionally gone to larger venues such as Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange. The exchange will start trading thi

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Texas Classrooms May Soon See the Ten Commandments

A federal appeals court recently decided Texas can force public schools to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The decision came after a lower court had blocked the state’s new rule. The law requires a poster version of the commandments to be placed where students can easily see it. The j

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Asian Hate and Mental Health: A New Look

A study used data from a large national survey and FBI records to see how hate against Asian people during the COVID‑19 pandemic affected adults’ anxiety and depression. The researchers followed 6, 552 people for more than a year, looking at how changes in the number of hate incidents each month rel

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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 17 2026WEATHER

North Texas braces for a weekend weather shift

A pleasant Friday is on the way in North Texas, with temperatures climbing to the mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. Winds from the south could gust up to 30 mph, adding a breezy touch to the warm afternoon. By nightfall, the mercury will dip to the mid-50s, setting the stage for a potential change

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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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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Golf’s big move to Frisco and why Texas is the new green giant

Next year, Frisco will host one of golf’s biggest events for the first time in over six decades. The PGA Championship’s arrival in the Dallas-Fort Worth area isn’t just about sports—it’s a business boom in the making. With a brand-new 660-acre golf complex, the region is positioning itself as a majo

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