A Ramadan display at Bunker Hill Elementary in Houston was removed after Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) officials deemed it a violation of their "political and religious neutrality"
US Special Operations Command Needs to Buy Off the Shelf
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The article emphasizes the urgent need for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to transition from expensive, high-signature military radios to low-cost, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technol
Two detainees at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas were confirmed to have measles, prompting the quarantine of those in contact with them and a halt to all movement within the facility
Big Bend National Park has issued a warning about a "critical water shortage" due to the failure of its Oak Spring water pumps, which supply the Chisos Basin. With a backup pump unavailable for repair
Fayetteville Wins All-America City Award For Fourth Time - WKML 95.7
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Fayetteville, North Carolina, has made history by winning the All-America City Award for the fourth time, more than any other city in the state. This award, presented by the National Civic League, rec
A Canadian family visiting Houston for the holidays faced a nightmare when thieves broke into their car on Christmas Eve, stealing all their belongings, including passports and credit cards. Stranded
New Texas laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026
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On January 1, 2026, over 30 new laws will take effect in Texas, following Governor Greg Abbott's approval of more than 1,100 bills during the 89th Texas Legislature. This legislative session saw lawma
B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing
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The U.S. Air Force has flown its first B-52 Stratofortress equipped with a new Active Electronically Scanned Array radar to Edwards Air Force Base for testing, marking a key milestone in modernizing i
Disney investing $1 billion in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora
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Disney has announced a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI, enabling users to create videos with over 200 of its copyrighted characters, including those from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, t
Enrique Ramos, a 33-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died by suicide in the parking lot of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital on December 4, 2025. San Antonio police reported that Ramo