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Texas Legislators Pre-File Multiple Bills for New Session1 source — 10h

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Nicole Hardy I hope these pre-filed bills actually tackle school funding instead of adding more restrictions.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Border Wall Work to Resume in Texas — 1dPresident Donald Trump received the green light to resume border wall construction in Texas.

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Cullen Davis, acquitted in Fort Worth mansion killings, dies at 93 — 2dTexas oil heir T. Cullen Davis, who died at 93, was acquitted in the notorious 1976 Fort Worth mansion shootings that killed his estranged wife’s 12-year-old daughter and her boyfriend and wounded two others. He was also acquitted of a later attempted-murder charge; the case drew national attention and became one of Texas’s most famous murder trials.

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No. 3 Illinois visits No. 16 Texas Tech in first major testSports — 2dNo. 3 Illinois visits No. 16 Texas Tech Tuesday in a marquee early-season matchup between unbeaten teams, with both offenses off to explosive starts. Texas Tech will look to use its defense and home-court streak to counter Illinois’ scoring, despite key frontcourt absences on both sides.

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Hinojosa wins Texas race with possible effects on Beshear1 source — 2d

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Elena Vasquez Hinojosa's Texas win might give Beshear some extra momentum if their policies line up.

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Supreme Court allows Big Bend wall construction — 1dThe Supreme Court lifted a lower-court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to resume border-wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend region, including areas near Big Bend National Park, while legal challenges continue. The administration says the barriers are needed for border security and can be built under federal law, while challengers warn the project risks lasting damage to the region’s environment and cultural sites; Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.

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Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court got this one right by prioritizing border security over halting construction in a sensitive area.

Texas, Iowa, Georgia brace for new education fights under Democratic governors1 source — 2d

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Chris Dalton Democratic governors could finally shift focus to school funding instead of curriculum battles in those states.

FBI Investigates Suspected Homicide Aboard Galveston Cruise ShipWorld — 1dThe FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape after the cruise ship returned to Galveston, Texas. Authorities have released few details as they coordinate with local and federal agencies; MSC Cruises says it is cooperating, and the ship has resumed its itinerary.

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Justice Department joins Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood1 source — 3d

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Marcus Bell The federal government has a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars aren't misused, so this DOJ action makes sense.

DOJ Plans to Join Texas Planned Parenthood Suit — 3dThe Justice Department plans to join Texas’ lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of improperly billing Medicaid, which seeks more than $1.8 billion and could force the organization to close clinics in the state. Planned Parenthood denies wrongdoing and says the case is part of an effort to shut it down; the federal move comes as Democrat Nathan Johnson prepares to take over as Texas attorney general.

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Drive-Ins in Washington, Texas and Pennsylvania Serve Classic BurgersLifestyle — 1dFive old-fashioned drive-ins across Pennsylvania, Washington and Texas draw diners with nostalgic settings, straightforward menus and classic comfort food—from burgers and shakes to hearty breakfasts. Their enduring appeal lies in keeping meals simple and affordable rather than turning dining into a production.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Talarico, Cornyn Meet for Senate Transition — 1dSen.-elect James Talarico met with outgoing Sen. John Cornyn to discuss the transition and opportunities to work together for Texas. Cornyn congratulated Talarico after his win over Ken Paxton and said he considers helping the incoming senator with the transition his responsibility.

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Tom Gallagher Hope their talks lead to real cooperation on Texas priorities instead of gridlock.

Tesla plans Texas Cybertruck wind-down for Cybercab — 4dTesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab production. The company has not said whether Cybertruck production will move elsewhere or end entirely; the shift comes as Tesla prioritizes its robotaxi ambitions and the truck has faced weak demand and quality issues.

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Maya Lindstrom It's a shame to see the Cybertruck line scaled back when so many orders are still waiting.

Texas Volleyball Teams Fall Across Four MatchesSports — 6dNorth Texas, UTRGV, Texas State and Boise State all suffered volleyball losses: North Texas and Boise State were swept, while UTRGV fell in five sets after rallying from a 2-0 deficit. Texas State also lost to Boise State before Utah State completed a reverse sweep, extending the Bobcats’ skid to seven games.

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Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat for first time since 1988 — 6dDemocratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988 during Tuesday's election.

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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

WVU-Texas Tech Big 12 Showdown LoomsSports — 5dWest Virginia faces No. 13 Texas Tech on the road seeking a third straight win, with analysts pointing to slowing the Red Raiders’ running game as a possible path to an upset. The Mountaineers are also motivated by last season’s 49–0 loss, while Texas Tech brings a 14-game home winning streak into the matchup.

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Tyson to restore Amarillo beef shift ahead of rancher partnershipBusiness — 1dTyson Foods plans a long-term partnership with rancher consortium Allied Beef to strengthen its cattle supply chain amid historically tight U.S. supplies. In anticipation, Tyson has begun restoring a second shift at its Amarillo, Texas, plant, with full operations expected by summer 2027, bringing increased production and jobs.

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Chris Dalton Taking until 2027 to fully restore the plant feels slow given how tight cattle numbers are right now.

Texas A&M routs Northern Kentucky 104-67 — 3dTexas A&M improved to 2-0 with a 104-67 win over Northern Kentucky, led by Jordan Pope’s 18 points and six players scoring in double figures. The Aggies built an early lead and dominated defensively, forcing 23 turnovers while adding 15 steals and nine blocks.

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Tom Gallagher Impressive that six Aggies scored in double figures even with Jordan Pope leading the way.

SBI Opens First Texas Branch, Expands US NetworkBusiness — 3dState Bank of India opened an SBIC Bank branch in Frisco, Texas, its first U.S. subsidiary office outside California, bringing the subsidiary’s U.S. network to eight branches. The branch will provide deposits, commercial lending, remittances and services for the Indian diaspora, as SBI seeks to expand in a key market and strengthen financial ties between India and the United States.

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Elena Vasquez Strengthening financial links like this should support more trade and investment between the two countries over time.

Mark Teixeira wins Texas congressional seat — 6dMark Teixeira won Texas' 21st with 55% on Nov. 3, 2026; the district has not elected a Democrat since 1975.

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Derek Foss Hook ran a solid campaign but Teixeira's name recognition probably sealed it in that district.

North Texas Weekend Clouds, Midweek Warmup ExpectedWeather — 5dNorth Texas will have a cool, mostly cloudy weekend with highs in the mid- to upper 60s and limited chances for light showers, mainly west of Dallas and again around Monday. Sunny, warmer weather is expected to return midweek, with temperatures rising into the 70s.

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Viral meme imagines Democrats flipping Texas then regretting New YorkPolitics — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Dana Whitfield Texas turning blue would likely bring the same high taxes and crime spikes that drove people out of New York, so the meme lands for a reason.

Ohio and Texas A&M build large halftime leads in winsSports — 4dOhio defeated North Carolina A&T 80-70, while Texas A&M routed Northern Kentucky 104-67. NC State, coming off an opening win, is preparing to host East Tennessee State as players adapt to new roles and schemes.

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Texas Husband Charged After Wife’s Distress TextWorld — 4dWeldon Powell was arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Brittany, in Quitman, Texas, after she texted her sister that she “was not good” following an alleged physical altercation. According to arrest documents, her body was found in the couple’s home after relatives reported her missing for several days; authorities allege Powell shot her and left her in the bathroom, covered with ice.

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Tesla shifts Texas production focus to Cybercab

Paxton-Talarico Texas Senate race intensifies