TEXAS

Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Should Texas schools teach from the Bible? A curriculum fight heats up

Texas leaders are squaring off over a big idea that could reshape what students read in public schools. A recent state law asked educators to pick one book or passage for every grade, from kindergarten through high school. Out of hundreds of suggestions, several come straight from the Bible. Little

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Apr 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas gears up for big environmental talks ahead of busy year

This April, Dallas will host a major environmental event that’s become a yearly gathering for people who care about the planet. The three-day conference, happening April 20-22 at the Hilton Anatole, isn’t just another meeting—it’s a chance for leaders from different fields to talk about how North Te

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

When Tech Meets Courtroom Drama

A Texas judge’s frustration with a minor tech issue turned into a public controversy after he publicly humiliated an IT worker who simply pointed out there was no problem. The video shows the judge demanding the employee acknowledge an issue that wasn’t there, then dismissing him in a condescending

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Madison Booker: More Than Just a Basketball Name

Madison Booker didn’t just inherit a last name—she built her own basketball story. Born in Ridgeland, Mississippi in 2005, she grew up in a household where the sound of bouncing basketballs was as common as laughter. Her father, Carlos, wasn’t just any dad; he was a 6’10” powerhouse who played colle

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Tech vs. Houston on Friday? Big 12 says it’s happening

The Big 12 isn’t backing down after Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell called out the league over a Friday night game this fall. Campbell tagged the commissioner in a social media post, unhappy about Tech playing Houston on a Friday instead of Saturday. But the league isn’t changing course. Commissio

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Apr 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Secures Big Texas Power Deal for Data Centers

Microsoft is closing a huge agreement to lock in a steady electricity supply for its growing data‑center needs. The deal involves a new gas‑powered plant in West Texas that will deliver 2, 500 megawatts of power—one of the largest projects in the state. The project is valued at about $7 billion and

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Concert Deals, Texas Lawsuits and School Rules: A Week of Big Moves

The week kicked off with a surprise for music fans: the Justice Department and Live Nation have come close to a settlement in a lawsuit that criticises their grip on concert tickets. The case, launched by the Biden team and joined by 30 state attorneys general, says Live Nation’s purchase of Ticketm

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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas hits new heat peak as old records crumble

Sunday turned into a scorcher for Dallas-Fort Worth when temperatures at the airport hit 94°F at 4 p. m. , officially beating the previous high set way back in 1934 and matched in 1995 by just one degree. The earlier weekend forecasts had predicted Friday and Saturday would also smash records, yet b

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Texas Faces a Question About Islam and Its Rights

The debate in Texas this month centers on a planned Muslim community near Dallas that many see as evidence of an “Islamization” threat. A church in Fort Worth recently hosted a panel that suggested banning Islam or treating it as a political ideology. Meanwhile, after a shooting in downtown Austin,

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn: A Texas Senate Showdown

In a recent debate, a Texas political strategist challenged Senator John Cornyn’s bid for another term. She argued that Cornyn has little to show for his time in the Senate, pointing out his attempts to limit Second Amendment rights and his frequent attacks on former President Donald Trump. The stra

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