Kingston National guardsmen headed to Texas to assist border patrol

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Sixty-three National Guardsmen assigned to the 104th Military Police Battalion here are among 188 troops being deployed to assist U.S. Border Patrol at the southern border in Texas, the guard announced on Wednesday. They are among...

North Texas $1B lagoon development gets default notice from city

The project broke ground in 2019, but has "remained stagnant" for too long, officials said. ROWLETT, Texas — The future of a $1 billion North Texas lagoon development remains unclear after city officials in Rowlett issued a default notice to the...

NATIONAL Trump’s anti-trans taunt, Ohio city’s gender policy, Lambda legal lawyer, youth study

In D.C., President Donald Trump mocked trans people in front of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, The Advocate noted. Trump continuously veered off topic to attack Democrats, the media and transgender people, saying that under his leadership,...

Louis C.K’s New Texas Novel Isn’t Just Bad—It’s Not Even Texan

On the third page of Ingram, the debut novel by comedian and actor Louis C. K., which releases November 11, the eponymous main character—a child who doesn’t know his last name—sees a couple of men approach his house. They are, he has come to...

For families who rely on WIC funding, the government shutdown is deepening uncertainty

This article originally appeared in The 74. April Perez was 22 years old when she had her first daughter. Enrolling in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, was a lifesaver. “With her...

This Colorado district was sued after removing library books. It’s fundraising for legal fees

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The first thing visitors to the Elizabeth School District website see is a pop-up window with an unusual message: an invitation to help cover...

DOJ brings first Antifa-related terrorism charges in Texas ICE attack

‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists applaud President Donald Trump for his Chicago crime intervention, and agree that local leaders are failing to meet the moment. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A federal grand jury indicted...

A Scenic Tract of Texas Public Land Is Almost Impossible to Get To. One Group Is Trying to Change That.

The meadow seemed pri­meval, overgrown as it was with silver sagebrush, tall bluestem grass, and yellow-flowering curlycup gumweed. The fecundity was, in part, the result of heavy rainstorms that had just swept through the Panhandle. I stepped...

Why Texas educators hope UT Austin refuses Trump ‘compact’

Posted/updated on: October 16, 2025 at 1:11 pm AUSTIN – The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that on Wednesday, Brown University became the second institution to reject a Trump administration deal to secure federal funding in return for changing...

DOJ Brings First Antifa-Related Terrorism Charges After Texas ICE Facility Attack

FBI Director Kash Patel calls July 4 assault a “planned and coordinated terrorist attack.” By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A federal grand jury has indicted two alleged Antifa members on terrorism-related charges for a violent assault on a U.S....

Stairway to housing? This California city legalized single-staircase apartments

Dive Brief: The City Council in Culver City, California, voted unanimously Sept. 29 to allow a single exit stairway in residential buildings up to six stories high, becoming the first city in the state to enact such a measure. The city says the...

Angry shoppers get stranded in ‘unattended’ checkout lanes as US city’s shoplifting law backfires & causes cashier chaos

LONG lines, frustrated shoppers, and closed self-checkouts have become the new normal at some US stores. The chaos follows a city ordinance meant to fight retail theft – but it’s leaving many stores unable to keep lanes open. Sign up for The US...

Austin mayor considers alternatives to crosswalk murals

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is complying with Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to remove street markings while considering other ways to exhibit pride and diversity in the city. Watson’s decision comes a week after the governor threatened to...

Texas lawmakers, industry leaders plan to make Texas nuclear capital of world

(The Center Square) – Texas is pushing nuclear energy after the legislature advanced new legislation that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law. Texas is currently the epicenter of new nuclear and AI projects as deals continue to be made in the...

Houston County’s E-SPLOST renewal heads to voters with $275M in funding on the line. Here's how

Extending a one-cent tax at checkout could raise $275 million for Houston County schools — funding new buildings, renovations, tech upgrades and safety improvements. HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Houston County school leaders say E-SPLOST dollars have...

Texas Proposition 15: Parental rights in the state constitution

TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — On November 4, 2025, 17 constitutional amendments are on the ballot for Texas voters. Our ongoing series will explain what the amendments say, what they mean, why they are on the ballot, and the arguments for and against their...

Government shutdown East Texas food pantries

Both PATH and a food pantry based at an East Texas church are seeing an increase in clients amid the government shutdown. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 7:32 AM CDT October 16, 2025 Updated: 7:32 AM CDT October 16, 2025

'Burgers 4 the Badge' event celebrates local law enforcement officers

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Caddo-Shreveport Crime Stoppers hosted their 4th annual ‘Burgers 4 the Badge’ outdoor luncheon at SPD headquarters on Texas Avenue to give law enforcement a big thank you. This was a chance for officers to kick back,...

Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue Named In First Ever UK Legal Action Over Talc Cancer Claims

Thousands of claimants in the U.K. are suing Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), accusing the healthcare giant of knowingly selling asbestos-contaminated talcum powder that allegedly caused cancer in consumers. The case, involving roughly 3,000...

Kailua Village garners international recognition

Historic Kailua Village has been named one of the International Festivals &Events Association’s 2025 World Festival and Event Cities, an honor recognizing global destinations that stand out for community pride, cultural authenticity and the...