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GOP-led fight over allegations of student indoctrination raises tensions at University of Houston

Some professors push back after a five-page curriculum checklist was unveiled and several deans directed instructors to affirm that they don’t indoctrinate students.

The Texas Tribune

Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days

A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.”

The Texas Tribune

Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries

The governor is supporting two U.S. House candidates whose opponents were recently endorsed by President Donald Trump, while his picks for comptroller and agriculture commissioner are trailing in the polls.

The Texas Tribune

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Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Democrats, who haven’t won statewide race since 1994, aim to gain ground with rising stars as Republicans clash between incumbent and embattled Maga ally

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Texas launches cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million investment

Lawmakers created a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year and dedicated $10 million to investing in cryptocurrency.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott vows to spend mightily to turn Harris County red

The county, which includes Houston, is critical to both parties' statewide ambitions, but has been blue for about decade.

The Texas Tribune

Five bodies have been found in Houston area bayous in a week. Cops insist it is not the work of a serial killer

The grim discoveries have raised safety concerns and fueled speculation online

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Remains of missing University of Houston student Jade McKissic recovered in bayou as public demands answers to what happened to her

Unverified social media says she was murdered.

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TribCast: Will 13 Democrats be expelled from the Texas House?

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor ask University of Houston law professor David Froomkin to help them break down the legal cases seeking to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

Texas State System dissolves faculty senates, eroding professors' influence on campuses

While other universities move to preserve the advisory bodies, Texas State will abolish them under a new state law that curtails faculty’s influence on campuses.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

The Texas Tribune

Decades-Long Hunt For Maya History Pays Off After Couple Finds Royal Tomb Loaded With Treasure

A decades-long archaeology expedition in Belize just uncovered the tomb of a legendary Maya king—an extraordinary find buried beneath centuries of history.

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1,600-year-old tomb of Maya city's first ruler unearthed in Belize

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of the Maya king who founded the city of Caracol in what is now Belize.

LiveScience

“My dad stepped in to greet the ensemble – and then in came The King”: Billy Gibbons shares the story of the “treasured moment” he sat in on a B.B. King session – as a child

Long before he got the chance to pick it up for himself, the ZZ Top man found himself in a truly formative session with an icon of electric guitar

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The Texas Tribune

After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education

Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Italy

The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers seek to transfer University of Houston-Victoria to Texas A&M system

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, said Texas A&M is better positioned to grow the Victoria school and serve the region’s petrochemical and agriculture industries.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: One year after the fires

On this week’s episode, the gang looks at where things stand a year after the largest wildfire in state history.

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University Of Houston Students Protest Amid Campus Crime Wave

Recent campus crime at UH sparks protests and increased security measures in response to sexual assault and robbery incident.

The Texas Tribune

Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas universities could face funding cuts for health care research under new Trump administration policy

A federal judge blocked a new National Institutes of Health policy from going into effect in 22 states that sued the agency, but Texas wasn’t part of the suit.

Golf Monthly

The Best College Golf Coaches Of All Time

There have been some top-class college golf coaches through the years – here are some of the best there have ever been

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Nine out of 10 Texans say housing costs too much, poll finds

Some Texas lawmakers have signaled an appetite to tackle the state’s housing affordability crisis when they convene next year.

The Texas Tribune

Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey finds

Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Texans work out former Eagles WR Greg Ward Jr.

A former University of Houston legend recently worked out for the Houston Texans in training camp.

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