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Texas Lawmakers Request Cruz, Cornyn Pass Federal Online Child Safety Bill While Preserving State Control
The struggle between federal versus state government control over advancing technology and responsive legislation is brewing over a congressional bill aimed at addressing child safety. A bipartisan coalition of Texas state senators is calling on Congress to reject the current form of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which is aimed at holding companies liable
Breaking Down New Water Faster With Your Fish Finder
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Fork, Ivie and The 18.18-Pound Bass
There’s a number that still hangs over Texas bass fishing. 18.18 pounds. That fish, caught in 1992 from Lake Fork by Barry St. Clair, didn’t just set a record—it set a standard that everything since has been measured against. More than thirty years later, it still sits at the top. But if you look closely
AI Data Centers’ Effects on Texas Groundwater Raises Bipartisan Concerns
Data centers use a substantial amount of water, and not only are they booming in Texas, with over 400 currently active, but the state’s water-needy agricultural industry may struggle to keep up. AI data centers have garnered attention in recent months, especially as predictions anticipate demand for water outpacing supply in Texas in the coming
TX Game Wardens Talk Paddling Safety
As temperatures begin to rise, activity on Texas lakes, rivers and coastal waters is increasing. Texas Game Wardens are reminding paddlers to prioritize safety while kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding. “Paddling is one of the best ways to experience Texas waters, but it’s not something to take lightly,” said Col. Ron A. VanderRoest, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law
ProPublica Adds Ownership Search to Nursing Home Inspect Database
The owner of a nursing home can significantly impact the quality of care that home’s residents receive, research has shown. One owner’s influence can be widespread: Nearly one-fifth of people or companies who report an ownership interest in a nursing home have a financial stake in five or more homes, according to data from the
Four Islamic Schools Accepted for Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program After Deadline Extended
At least four Islamic schools were allowed to participate in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program this week. The announcement comes after a federal judge extended the deadline for student applications for the TEFA program from March 17 to March 31, claiming that the lack of Islamic schools might have deterred parents who would
Harris County Adopts Labor Union Consultation Policy for County Employees
The nation’s largest public sector union will have an official role in labor negotiations with Harris County employees under a new policy adopted by the commissioners’ court in a 3 to 1 partisan vote Thursday. “It’s a simple matter that in Texas, I think that all workers deserve representation,” said Commissioner Rodney Ellis (D-Pct. 1),
‘Quinceañera Act’: De La Cruz and Pulido to Face Off in South Texas Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15) and Democrat Bobby Pulido are headed for a matchup in South Texas, with Pulido seeking to unseat De La Cruz in Texas Congressional District (CD) 15 in November’s election. De La Cruz, in a post on X, called Pulido a “quinceañera act” and a “part-time Texan.” × This
DOGE Goes Nuclear: How Trump Invited Silicon Valley Into America’s Nuclear Power Regulator
Last summer, a group of officials from the Department of Energy gathered at the Idaho National Laboratory, a sprawling 890-square-mile complex in the eastern desert of Idaho where the U.S. government built its first rudimentary nuclear power plant in 1951 and continues to test cutting-edge technology. On the agenda that day: the future of nuclear
Texas to No Longer Recognize Cesar Chavez Holiday After Sexual Abuse Allegations Surface
Texas will no longer celebrate Cesar Chavez Day on March 31 after fallout due to reports alleging that the Latino civil rights activist engaged in the sexual abuse of women and girls amid his career as a labor leader. The New York Times came out with a report detailing their investigation into the allegations against
Targeting Spring Speckled Trout In the Transition Zones
Early spring along the Texas coast doesn’t arrive with fanfare. It eases in quietly, almost reluctantly, carried on longer afternoons and a slightly warmer breeze that softens the edge of winter. To the casual observer, not much has changed. But to someone tuned into the rhythms of the bay, everything is different. This is when
