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Registered nurses at St. Joseph hospital in Bryan, Texas vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee / National Nurses United
Nurses at the 316-bed facility say they voted to join the union because it is critical that nurses have a say in making decisions in patient care, staffing, and to help recruit and retain experienced nurses, which leads to improved patient care.
Sports Illustrated’s 2025 College Football All-Americans: Full First and Second Teams
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza leads the way on offense, while Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez tops the defensive selections.
Paxton cites fraud in trans health care lawsuits against Dallas doctors
The Texas attorney general adds health care fraud claims to lawsuits against Dallas doctors who allegedly provided gender-affirming care to minors.
Austin Public Health warns of uptick in foodborne illness reports
Austin Public Health has seen an increase in cases of salmonella and norovirus across central Texas, and the CDC recommends following a four-step process to ensure food safety: clean, separate, coo…
2 Democrats, 2 strategies: Texas Senate race shows party split on Trump-focus in midterm elections
In Texas, Democratic candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have launched their Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies
Texas Association of Business CEO Glenn Hamer resigns
An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.
Florida's DeSantis declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett enters US Senate race in Texas
The Dallas-area lawmaker announced her U.S. Senate run Dec. 8. She's expected to face off in a competitive Democratic primary with James Talarico.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for U.S. Senate in Texas
Texas is critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year's elections, and GOP incumbent John Cornyn is facing the toughest primary race of his 24-year Senate career.
Kilgore ISD dismisses students early for Bulldogs’ semifinal game
KILGORE, Texas (KETK)– As the Kilgore Bulldogs prepare to face off in the 4A D1 semifinals in Waco, the district will release students early so they can attend the game. According to Kilgore ISD, students will be released on Friday at 1 p.m., providing students and staff enough time to travel to Waco to support […]
What do a Texas Democrat, Honduran president and recently charged CEO have in common? They got their cases in front of Trump
President Donald Trump is taking an increasingly personal role in the government’s clemency process, wielding pardons with historic frequency to aid allies and advance his own political grievances.
Combining Energy With Computational Science, UT Launches Program To Bolster Texas, U.S. Energy Dominance
Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center-Oden Institute Alliance Supported by O’Donnell Foundation
Tylenol Maker Isn’t Registered to Operate in Texas, Judge Says
Tylenol-maker Kenvue Inc. must comply with a Texas law requiring out-of-state businesses to register with the state or risk being barred from conducting business in Texas, a judge ruled.
Texas political candidates ready for a lively election season as filing deadline arrives
Political hopefuls from across Texas start their races for the 2026 election season in earnest on Monday, as the window for filing their candidacies for...
PROOF OF THE PUDDING EXPANDS NATIONAL SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOOTPRINT WITH ACQUISITION OF RS3 STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY
Strategic Move Strengthens Hospitality Company’s Growing Presence Across Texas, Enhances Partnerships In Sports, Entertainment, Golf And Large-Scale VenuesATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proof of the Pudding has acquired RS3 Strategic Hospitality, an established hospitality provider serving sports, entertainment and community venues throughout Texas and major markets across the country. The move is a reflection of Proof of the Pudding’s continued nationwide expansion. RS3 brings a bro
Allred drops Senate bid in Texas, will instead run for redrawn House seat
The former Democratic congressman, who lost his 2024 Senate bid to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), says a bruising Senate primary could threaten party unity.
Former Rep. Colin Allred ends Texas Senate campaign and runs for new House seat
Allred said in a statement that "a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff" would endanger the party's chances of winning the Senate race.
Texas HUB program change sparks confusion for business owners
The decision to limit certification to companies owned by disabled veterans will shrink the Historically Underutilized Business program from more than 15,000 to 485 participants — all men.
The quest to slow aging leads scientists into the powerhouse of cells
Scientists at Texas A&M University have developed a method to boost the energy of aging or damaged cells, an innovation that could improve treatment of a variety of conditions.
Texas 'at a crossroads,' hopes to get right vs. Southern
Texas will turn to a mid-major opponent to build some momentum and continuity as it hosts Southern on Monday in Austin, Texas.
SFA knocks off UL Monroe 96-76
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) Keon Thompson scored 25 points as SFA beat UL Monroe 96-76 on Sunday.
Trump calls Democratic Rep. Cuellar 'disloyal' for not switching parties after pardon
Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
Bob on Business: Yes, your home really can be a castle
Also, signs of an acquisition; Texas minority business data; and real estate deals.
'No more Mr. Nice guy': Trump bashes Rep. Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat after pardon
The Texas Democrat said last week that there was no deal made with the White House for his pardon.
We ate at Texas' No. 1 most beloved nearly 100-year-old cafe
Here's why it was ranked as the most beloved business.
Week in politics: Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect identified, Texas redistricting GOP win
President Trump faces some uncomfortable political realities — from another resurfacing of the 2021 attack on the Capitol, to the pendulum of midterm elections.
Week in politics: Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect identified, Texas redistricting GOP win, Trump's racist rant
President Trump faces some uncomfortable political realities — from another resurfacing of the 2021 attack on the Capitol, to the pendulum of midterm elections.
Wbat data drops Tuesday? Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
Fed interest rates, GameStop earnings and more in the week of North Texas business.
Jasmine Crockett scrambles Democrats as she weighs a last-minute Texas Senate run
Jasmine Crockett has two cashier’s checks made out to use on Monday: one to submit if she files for reelection for her US House seat, the other to jump into the already competitive Texas Democratic primary for US Senate.
2025 College Football Rankings: Indiana, Texas Tech Jump After Conference Title Wins
FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his final Top 25 rankings after Week 15, with Big Ten winner Indiana on top and ACC champ Duke rounding it out.
Bowl projections: Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech headline CFP bracket
Final picks from CBS Sports for this season's College Football Playoff and bowl slate on the eve of Selection Sunday
College Football Playoff expert picks: Notre Dame vs. Miami vs. Alabama
Notre Dame vs. Miami for sure. What about those two vs. three-loss Alabama? Are bubble teams BYU and Texas toast? Setting the table for the CFP argument.
State of Texas: Minority and women-owned businesses cut from HUB program
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts overhauled a program designed to provide more exposure to historically underutilized businesses in the state procurement process by removing female and mino…
TCU on the rebound against streaking North Texas
TCU has a quick turnaround as it takes on red-hot North Texas on Sunday in the US LBM Coast to Coast Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
How to watch LSU Tigers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
Preview the LSU Tigers' matchup with Texas Tech Red Raiders, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.
Texas Tech's Big 12 Championship rout puts exclamation point on historic season
The Red Raiders won their first outright conference championship since 1955 on Saturday afternoon
State of Texas: Minority and women-owned businesses cut from HUB program
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts overhauled a program designed to provide more exposure to historically underutilized businesses in the state procurement process by removing female and mino…
Texas scraps women and minority-owned business support in sweeping contracting shift
Texas retools its Historically Underutilized Business program into VetHUB, limiting eligibility and revoking race / sex-based certifications.
Game Center: No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech
Follow along as the No. 11 BYU Cougars take on the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
How the Supreme Court’s support of Texas redistricting emboldened Democrats in California and elsewhere
The Supreme Court’s endorsement of how Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map is offering hope to California Democrats as they prepare to defend their map in court this month – and emboldening other states to move ahead.
Week in Politics: Defense Secretary Hegseth; gerrymandering; birthright citizenship
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny over strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and the Supreme Court sided with Republicans in a case over gerrymandering in Texas.
What's next after Supreme Court approves pro-Trump Texas map for 2026?
Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
Why Texas should make the College Football Playoff as SEC at-large team
Are the Longhorns being unfairly punished for an early-season loss at Ohio State?
Delayed care to two Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
US investigating Waymo after footage captures self-driving cars illegally moving past school buses in Texas
The federal safety agency NHTSA investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles after 20 citations for illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.
Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map
The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court lets Texas use congressional map favored by Trump
Texas officials had asked the Supreme Court to revive the map, which was designed to help Trump's party keep control of Congress in midterm elections.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional because they were drawn based on race.
Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas
Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat.
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is staying in California
Why BYU QB Bear Bachmeier is key to Cougars upsetting Texas Tech for Big 12 title
Bachmeier has been one of the most electric freshmen in the country in 2025
Rice defeats Texas State 77-72
HOUSTON (AP) Trae Broadnax had 16 points in Rice's 77-72 victory against Texas State on Wednesday.
Virginia jumps out early, beats Texas 88-69
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Chance Mallory scored 16 points, and Virginia jumped out early and cruised past Texas 88-69 on Wednesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Lamar defeats Louisiana 65-55
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) Braden East had 24 points in Lamar's 65-55 win over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Trump grants pardon to sports executive charged by his Justice Department
Tim Leiweke was indicted in July in connection with conspiracy to rig the bidding process for the development of an arena at the University of Texas in Austin.
Heisman Rankings: Should Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez Be the Favorite?
Robert Griffin believes it's a three-man race to win the Heisman, but he doesn't have Fernando Mendoza or Julian Sayin in the No. 1 spot.
Sacramento Kings at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions
The Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets clash Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Texas health agency's executive commissioner retiring
Young, who spent decades in state government, will step down on Jan. 2. Gov. Greg Abbott will pick a successor.
Trump says he’s pardoning Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is issuing a “full and unconditional” pardon to Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, using a lengthy social media post to accuse the Biden administration of targeting political opponents, even within its own party.
Commentary: Mix up your holiday entertainment with a history of Texas’ lawless influence on Old West
Bryan Burrough's "The Gunfighters" examines how the Lone Star State was central to "a kaleidoscope of personal violence."
Science N Girls inspires young women to pursue science careers
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Science N Girls is a program that is hosted by both the Sibley Nature Center and Coterra, where local scientists share their experiences in their respective field…
Olsen and South Alabama defeat New Mexico State 77-75
KATY, Texas (AP) Adam Olsen scored 21 points to lead South Alabama over New Mexico State 77-75 on Tuesday night.
College Football Playoff rankings: Texas A&M drops to No. 7 behind Ole Miss, Alabama and Notre Dame swap spots
Texas removes women, minorities from small business program
The program will now only be eligible for service-disabled veterans. It will be called Veteran Heroes United in Business.
Texas makes first bitcoin purchase through comptroller's office
Senate Bill 21, which passed in June, gave the comptroller the ability to create the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Why Nature Nate Is Shifting From Business to Texas Politics
Nathan Sheets started with a single beehive and grew it into one of the world’s largest honey brands. Now, he is parlaying his passion for clean foods into a bid for Ag Commissioner.
Shein faces Texas probe into materials, labor, and data privacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Shein is selling cheap and dangerous products to US consumers.
Trump’s quest for political retribution is impeding the Justice Department : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to reward his political allies. We discuss how that focus is playing out at the Justice Department, where career prosecutors and other civil servants are no longer calling the shots. How does this partisan shift affect major court cases, from redistricting in Texas to James Comey’s prosecution?This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
Hearing in case that could rewrite the rules of religion in politics
A Texas hearing saw pushback to the federal government's recent reversal of a decades-long precedent that banned churches from endorsing politicians.
Jan Eberth named head of the Department of Population Health Sciences
Eberth comes to the university from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she spent the past three years as professor and chair of health management and policy. Prior to that, her education and career were divided between Texas and her native South Carolina.
Chronology: How We Got Here and What’s Happening Now with McAllen’s Entertainment District
McAllen’s Entertainment and Cultural Overlay District (ECOD) in the downtown/17th Street area was formally created by Ordinance 2005-95, adopted on November 14, 2005.
Mayor Villalobos intensifies effort to confront ongoing issues in McAllen’s Entertainment District
McAllen’s Entertainment and Cultural Overlay District, commonly known as the 17th Street entertainment district, was created in 2005 to allow bars, clubs, and music venues to operate under special permits with added safety requirements.
Elon Musk Is Building Out His Next Company Town With Science Center, Gym
The billionaire has a construction boom planned for his rural Texas compound known as Snailbrook.
2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment (CHA): Food Insecurity, Healthcare Access, Housing and Childcare Costs Top Challenges
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health has published the
Opinion | Y’all Street might be better for American business than Wall Street
As Dallas gets a Nasdaq exchange, Texas looks more like America’s financial center.
Nebraska, Kentucky, Texas and Pitt earn top seeds in NCAA volleyball tournament
Nebraska lost just one set in 20 Big Ten matches and just seven sets in a regular season that included 12 wins against ranked teams.
‘Landman’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: Running on Empty
In the latest episode of ‘Landman,’ we discover that M-Tex’s financial stability might’ve died when Monty did.
Lone Star Politics: Nov. 30, 2025
Lone Star Politics takes a deep dive into the political battle to legalize casino gambling in Texas and talks with Stacy Blakeley, executive director of the Builders Movement, to learn more about their efforts to improve healthcare in Texas. Get the latest in Texas Politics on Lone Star Politics.