The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reports a major policy victory after right-to-repair (RtR) provisions were excluded from the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization
The passage argues that China’s consulate in Houston was a major center of hostile activity and that its closure on July 23, 2020, was part of a broader U.S. effort to counter Chinese Communist Party
Recently proposed FEMA flood maps could significantly expand the number of Harris County properties considered at risk, according to research discussed at a Baker Institute conference at Rice Universi
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This USAJOBS announcement is for a permanent, full-time GS-7 Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant position at Lackland AFB, Texas, with a salary range of $51,201 to $66,563. The position is open from May
U.S. Northern Command commander Gen. Gregory Guillot said troops patrolling the southern border still lack adequate counter-drone technology, even as the region has become a major testbed for counter-
The article explains how Houston-area businesses and consumers can spot credit card skimmers after the U.S. Secret Service found 14 illegal devices during a two-day operation in Harris County. Agents
LEAP, a Colorado-based logistics company, announced the successful launch and recovery of its Bullfrog space vehicle, marking a major step from concept to operational space logistics capability. The M
Pentagon cancels deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Europe
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The Pentagon canceled the deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, just as the unit was beginning to deploy to Europe. A U.S. official confir
TSMC is preparing to install equipment in its Fab 21 phase 2 facility in Arizona as early as the third quarter of 2026, according to a Nikkei report citing sources familiar with the plan. If the sched
The City of Bryan has ordered the remaining residents of Canyon Village Apartments, located at 3200 Finfeather Road, to vacate by 5 p.m. on June 8, 2026, after determining the complex is unsafe and ou
Newman’s Castle, located in the countryside outside Bellville, Texas, is a unique medieval-style attraction built by Mike Newman. Inspired by time spent in Italy and Spain in his early 20s, Newman beg
Angelo Martino, a 41-year-old Florida man from Land O’Lakes and former ransomware negotiator, pleaded guilty to conspiring to deploy ransomware and extort U.S. victims. According to the Justice Depart
Houston has revised its immigration enforcement ordinance, a change expected to restore $114 million in public safety funding that had been frozen by Gov. Greg Abbott. The money supports Houston polic
Apply Now - Eisenhower Fellowships
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Eisenhower Fellowships is accepting applications for several leadership programs that connect emerging and established leaders with global networks and international exchange opportunities. The 2027 G
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Austin Plumbers offers a 24/7 emergency dispatch service that connects callers in Austin and nearby areas with licensed Texas plumbers in seconds. It is designed for urgent problems such as burst pipe
Data center explosion creates planning problems for Texas
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Texas is facing a major planning challenge as a surge of large electricity users, especially data centers serving artificial intelligence, seeks to connect to the state grid. ERCOT, the grid operator,
A recent report says the FBI was able to recover deleted-looking Signal data from an iPhone during an investigation linked to attacks on a U.S. ICE detention facility in Texas. Although Signal had bee
Texas lawmakers are considering a potential annexation of three eastern New Mexico counties—Lea, Roosevelt, and Eddy—marking the first significant border expansion since the Compromise of 1850. This i
A trench collapse in Conroe, Texas, resulted in one fatality and one hospitalization on April 11, 2026. Fire officials reported that the Conroe Fire Department received an emergency call around 11:55
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has lost the endorsement of the Houston Police Officers' Union following his vote in favor of an ordinance that limits the Houston Police Department's (HPD) cooperation wit
The Houston City Council has passed a new ordinance aimed at regulating the interactions between the Houston Police Department (HPD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ordinance w
Alan Hayward James, a former US Air Force master sergeant, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the military out of $37 million through a bid-rigging scheme involving IT contracts. James, who referred to
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Governor Greg Abbott has activated the state emergency response for severe weather threatening North, West, and Central Texas. Emergency teams, including rescue boats and medical task forces, are bein
Starting August 1, 2026, Texas will implement new residency requirements for obtaining hunting and fishing licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved these changes to combat fraudulent
The content pertains to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' online job portal. It highlights the features available to users, including options for job searches, profile matching, saved searches
On March 23, 2026, the Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking partners for the production of lightweight, one-way attack drones intended for special operations forces, as part of a b
The Brenham Fire Department responded to reports of a possible explosion near Highway 50 and Wiedeville Road in Brenham, Texas, after receiving multiple calls from the public. Upon investigation, fire
Officials in South Texas were unaware that Tesla was discharging wastewater from its lithium refinery into a local ditch. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently concluded an inv
In early March, a groundbreaking counter-drone laser test was conducted by the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, the laser
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a significant $20 billion contract aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities. Announced by the Pentagon, this firm fixed-price agreement is designed to
In 1991, Phil Zimmermann introduced Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a groundbreaking encryption program that enabled ordinary users to send private emails using strong encryption. Concerned about potential
The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) has released new guidelines focused on counter-drone technology, emphasizing the need for standardized testing while complying with federal
Two Texas women, Melanie Jean Worthington, 38, and Kassy Marie Cole, 41, were arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into Grant Parish Federal Prison using a drone. The drone was equipped to fl
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"
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The DefenseTech Forum, hosted by Q-Branch in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2026, aims to delve into the critical intersection of emerging defense technologies and battlefield realities. The event will f
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
U.S. Cyber Command has clarified that a viral message circulating among military personnel, which advised troops to disable location services on their devices and claimed that apps like Uber and Snapc
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine is taking a proactive role in ensuring high-quality dining at new Army dining halls, following the opening of the first campus-style location, 42 Bistro, at Fort Hood, Tex
Recent incidents in El Paso, Texas, highlight the urgent need for improved coordination among government agencies to address the rising threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These dro
A North Carolina elementary school teacher, who identified as a transgender wolf, was fired following complaints from parents regarding inappropriate behavior. The teacher, employed at Mildred B. Pool
# Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution
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Air Force Developing AI Chatbot for Student Pilots
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The U.S. Air Force is developing "IP GPT," an AI chatbot aimed at assisting student pilots in their training. This initiative, spearheaded by the 19th Air Force's Flying Training Center of Excellence
Border Wall Closes in on Big Bend - Inside Climate News
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Plans to construct a border wall through the Big Bend region of West Texas have sparked significant concern among local residents and officials. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aims to bu
Rare Predator Spotted in Texas: A Significant Discovery for Conservation
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On January 19, a rare sighting of a male ocelot at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in South Texas was captured, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts. With fewer than 100
Former Ukrainian army chief, Viktor Muzhenko, has disclosed a significant rift with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indicating a potential challenge to Zelenskyy's leadership amid ongoing conflict with
The Trump Organization has filed to trademark the name "Donald J. Trump International Airport," a strategic move that could allow them to license the name to airports globally. This follows a pattern
Harris County residents can now assess their potential flood risks through a newly proposed FEMA flood risk map, which marks a significant update since the last comprehensive revision nearly 20 years
Musk says SpaceX focus is on the moon rather than Mars
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Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will prioritize lunar settlement over Mars colonization, stating that a self-sustaining city on the moon could be established within a decade, compared to the 20-pl