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$2 Million for CVI Marks Progress, But Texas Gun Safety Laws Lag Behind
Texas leaders have approved $2 million in state funding to support Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs for...
1 in 4 Texas Children Face Hunger; Abbott Vetoed $450M for Summer Food Aid
Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a measure that would have unlocked roughly $450 million in federal funds...
Competitive Primary Fights Shape Up for Texas GOP
Texas Republicans are gearing up for what is shaping up to be their most contentious primary cycle...
Texas Oil Permits Climb, but Global Tensions Cloud Economic Outlook
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) recently reported that it issued 557 original drilling permits in May 2025,...
A 72% Surge: Texas Leads the Nation in First-Gen College Applications
A surge in first-generation college applicants is transforming Texas’ higher education landscape. Recent data shows a staggering 72% increase in applications from Texans who...
Texas at a Crossroads: The Future of Hemp-Derived THC Hangs in the Balance
Across Texas, hemp-derived THC products, gummies, drinks, and pre-rolls, are now a familiar sight, often sold in stores that outnumber fast food chains. The...
Fireball Over Texas: SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion
Just before midnight on June 18, a dramatic explosion lit up the skies over Cameron County, Texas, as SpaceX’s Starship 36 rocket experienced a...
Invasive Hammerhead Worms Resurface in North Texas After Heavy Rains
Recent storms across North Texas have brought more than just rising water levels, residents are also spotting a growing number of invasive hammerhead worms,...
The Woman Who Outsmarted the Texas Lottery
When the Lotto Texas jackpot quietly surged to $95 million in April 2023, most players saw opportunity....
Counterinsurgency or Sovereignty Loss? Crenshaw’s Tactic to Fight Mexican Drug Cartels
In the past seven years, Mexico has ceased cartel prosecutions across the country. Now, the U.S. Congress...
