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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Texas' Redrawn Map Faces Legal Hurdles

A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or

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Nov 18 2025CRIME

Cold Case Breakthrough: Students Crack 34-Year-Old Murder Mystery

A recent arrest in a decades-old murder case highlights the power of fresh eyes and determination. Janie Perkins, now 63, was taken into custody for the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez. This case had baffled investigators for 34 years, until a group of criminology students from the University of Tex

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Texas Hemp Industry Faces Federal Crackdown

The recent federal spending deal has brought a significant change for the hemp industry, especially in Texas. A last-minute addition to the bill bans hemp products with more than 0. 4 milligrams of THC, the active compound in marijuana. This move targets a loophole from the 2018 farm bill that allow

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Texas Universities Face Scrutiny Over Student Speech

Texas lawmakers have started looking into how public universities handle student speech. This comes after some students reacted strongly to the death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. The first meeting happened on a Thursday morning. The committee was created because some students seemed to mak

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Faith in Politics: A Texas Church's Push for Christian Leaders

A Texas megachurch is making waves in the political arena with a unique training program for Christian candidates. Mercy Culture, based in Fort Worth, has launched Campaign University, an online course designed to prepare Christians for roles in local and national government. The course, led by Texa

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Nov 10 2025CRIME

A Dark Day at a Texas Workplace

A tragic event unfolded at a landscape supply company in San Antonio, Texas. On a Saturday morning, a 21-year-old man took the lives of three of his co-workers before ending his own life. The incident occurred around 8 a. m. on the city's north side. Employees quickly fled the scene as gunshots rang

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Nov 07 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Mind of a True Crime Writer

Curiosity is a powerful thing. It can drive people to explore the darkest corners of human behavior. This is exactly what has fueled the career of a well-known journalist. For years, he has been diving deep into the minds of criminals, trying to understand what makes them tick. But he also wonders a

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Texas Democrats Move Forward in Special Election Race

In a recent special election, two Democrats, Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, secured their spots in a runoff to fill a vacant seat in the Texas House of Representatives. This seat, previously held by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, is located in a district that has been consistently Democratic

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Texas and Vanderbilt: A Tale of Two Quarterbacks

The Texas Longhorns made a triumphant return to their home turf after a lengthy road trip, securing a thrilling 34-31 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores. This win has reignited discussions about Texas' chances of making it to the College Football Playoff. The star of the show was quarterback Arc

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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

Texas vs. Vanderbilt: A Tight Game at Halftime

The No. 20 Texas Longhorns are back home after a long break, playing against the No. 9 Vanderbilt Commodores. The game is close, with Texas leading 24-10 at halftime. The Longhorns have a good chance to win, but they need to stay focused. Texas has a strong team, with quarterback Arch Manning back

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