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Texas Michelin Guide Adds Three One-Star Restaurants
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2026 MICHELIN Guide adds one star each to Austin's Fabrik and Kappo Kappo and Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, bringing Texas to 19 starred restaurants.
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International Bancshares Plans Texas Exchange Listing
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Texas Capital Bancshares began trading on the Texas Stock Exchange after moving its primary listings from Nasdaq, with its tickers expected to change in November. International Bancshares also plans to move its listing to TXSE, starting Oct. 19 under ticker IBOC, as both companies cite their deep Texas ties.
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SDSU Set for Historic Pac-12 Opener
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— Oct 1, 2026
San Diego State enters its first Pac-12 game against Texas State on a three-game losing streak, with a mumps outbreak and injuries—including the expected absence of star running back Lucky Sutton—threatening to further weaken the Aztecs. Texas State comes in after a 63-10 win and brings one of the conference’s most explosive offenses, setting up a difficult test for San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium.
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Texas Tech Beats Colorado Amid Playbook Controversy
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— Sep 29, 2026
No. 12 Texas Tech is preparing to face either Julian Lewis or Isaac Wilson at quarterback when it visits Colorado, after Wilson replaced Lewis at halftime in the Buffaloes’ loss to Baylor; coach Deion Sanders has not officially named a starter. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expects Colorado’s offense to remain focused on the run regardless of who plays, while the unbeaten Red Raiders look to clean up their own execution.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 8h
Emmys Omit Chuck Norris, Several Stars From Tribute
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— Sep 15, 2026
2026 Emmys In Memoriam omitted Chuck Norris after his 196-episode Walker, Texas Ranger run; fans also blasted snubs of Nicholas Brendon and Daveigh Chase.
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Maya Lindstrom
It's odd they honored Dolly Parton but missed Jaye P. Morgan and Peter Cullen who shaped so much programming.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Diamondbacks Designate Gurriel Jr. for Assignment
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— Sep 13, 2026
Diamondbacks designated 2023 All-Star Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday after a .210 season with .544 OPS; Arizona then lost 7-6 to Texas, two games back in the wild-card race.
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Jared Kim
Gurriel's contract looks like a real mistake now with that kind of production after the injury.
0-3 Texans set to host Cowboys seeking win
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— Sep 29, 2026
The 0-3 Houston Texans face the 1-2 Dallas Cowboys in a high-stakes Texas matchup, with Houston desperate to avoid an 0-4 start and Dallas looking to rebound from a late collapse. Houston’s offense needs a spark, potentially from Nico Collins’ return, while Dallas hopes to improve its run game and turn defensive pressure into sacks.
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ManningCast Draws 705,000 Amid Ratings Decline
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— Sep 21, 2026
Arch Manning faces ongoing scrutiny over inconsistent production after a strong start, with critics arguing his performance has failed to meet expectations ahead of Texas at Tennessee. Separately, the ManningCast’s guest-heavy format has drawn criticism for diluting football analysis, as viewership and ESPN’s overall MNF presentation strategy show the alt-broadcast losing some of its edge and remaining a contested but persistent element of the NFL telecast lineup.
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WalletHub ranks Washington best state for teachers as pay falls
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— Sep 14, 2026
WalletHub’s latest study ranks states on 24 measures of teacher-friendliness; Washington tops the list, while Virginia and Pennsylvania sit high in the top 3 and 11 respectively, with Texas at 26 and Arkansas at 28. The analysis assesses factors like starting salaries, growth potential, pupil-teacher ratios, and per-student funding.
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Chris Dalton
Texas sitting at 26 means they should focus more on salary growth if they want to compete for educators.
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HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series
HBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.
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Kade Anderson Earns First MLB Win Over Rangers
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— Sep 9, 2026
Seattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson earned his first Major League win with six innings of one-run ball against the Texas Rangers, marking his first quality start and a key breakthrough after an up-and-down early stretch. Analysts highlighted his ability to stretch through six innings, finish strong against Rangers hitters a third time, and his ongoing growth as Seattle's top pitching prospect.
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Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV
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— Sep 16, 2026
Ares Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.
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Tom Gallagher
Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Democrat Texas Senate Candidate’s Faith-Centered Social Media Reportedly Follows Porn Star, Adult Entertainer Accounts
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— Nov 8, 2025
A Democratic candidate vying to be Texas’s next senator who put his faith at the forefront of his campaign follows porn stars, adult entertainers, and OnlyFans models through his Instagram account, Axios reported…
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ROY MAYNARD: The Story Behind Bare-Knuckled Fight To Pass School Choice In Lone Star State
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— Mar 6, 2025
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he now has the votes —76 in the Texas House—to pass a universal school choice bill, a goal of Lone Star State governors since Rick Perry.The Senate has already passed one. Why did…
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Texas Gov. Abbott Orders ‘Operation Lone Star’ To Put Troops on Crisis-Steeped Border
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— Mar 7, 2021
With the federal government wallowing in indecision amid the border crisis manufactured by the Biden administration’s policies, Texas has marshaled its own resources to protect its citizens. “Today Texas launched…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
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Five-star CB John Meredith reclassifies, joins Texas roster
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— Jul 23, 2026
Texas secured a major addition as five-star cornerback John Meredith III reclassifies to 2026 and will enroll this fall, giving the Longhorns a potential CB1 and strengthening their secondary. The move follows a UIL ruling that previously made him ineligible, with Sarkisian announcing the early enrollment at SEC Media Days.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Gov. Abbott Fortifies Texas-New Mexico Border, Lone Star Troops Put Up Razor Wire Near State Line
Opinion
— Oct 14, 2023
As President Joe Biden’s regime fails to keep America’s southern border safe and secure, it has fallen to the states to do that job, and Texas has stepped up once again. Members of the Texas National Guard have been…
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Texas Governor Declines Invite To Throw the First Pitch Over League’s Position on Georgia Bill
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— Apr 5, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) will not be throwing the first pitch at the Texas Rangers’ home opening game after Major League Baseball moved the All-Star Game out of Georgia to protest the state’s new voting law. “I…
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Texas Legislature Passes ‘Star Spangled Banner Protection Act’ After NBA Owner Stops Playing Anthem Before Games
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— May 25, 2021
The Texas House on Tuesday passed a bill that would require any professional sports team with contracts with the Texas state government to play the national anthem prior to the start of a game. Senate Bill 4 , known as…
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Texas Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Over Alleged Lies About Privacy
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— May 22, 2026
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday against Meta and its platform WhatsApp over privacy concerns, alleging the social media giant has lied to and deceived the Lone Star State’s…
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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique
Covey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.
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Texas Border Wall Donations Grow To $54 Million as Construction Begins
Reporting
— Sep 3, 2021
Donations to fund a border wall being built by the state of Texas ended the month of August surpassing $54 million, according to a website established by the Lone Star state. “While securing the border is the federal…
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Texas National Guard Granted Immigration Arrest Authority Under Agreement With Trump Admin
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— Feb 3, 2025
Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration arrests under a new agreement between the Lone Star State and the Trump administration. GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed a memorandum of understanding…
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Portland To Vote on Texas Travel Ban in Protest of New Pro-Life Law
Reporting
— Sep 6, 2021
The city council in Portland, Oregon, plans to vote this week on a proposal to ban trading goods and services with Texas and to bar state employees from traveling for business to the Lone Star State over a new abortion…
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Country Singer Reacts to Texas Bible Curriculum
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— Jul 15, 2026
Country music star Kacey Musgraves is taking aim at Texas over the state’s new public school curriculum, accusing state leaders of forcing Christianity on students. But a closer look at what Texas actually approved suggests the policy is considerably narrower than the singer’s social media post implied. Musgraves shared a Dallas Morning News article on […]
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SCOTUS Sides with Biden Admin Against Texas, Makes It Harder for Lone Star State to Protect Itself
Reporting
— Jan 23, 2024
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal agents can remove razor wire that was recently put up by the state of Texas to deter illegal border crossings from Mexico. Two conservative justices, Chief Justice John…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 10h
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