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A labor union machinist and Air Force veteran just won a decades-held Republican Texas state Senate seat in a district Trump carried by 17 points. Taylor Rehmet's stunning victory marks the latest special election upset for Democrats in 2026.
A startup installed vintage payphones in conservative Abilene, Texas and liberal San Francisco to spark conversations across political divides. The strangers who picked up found common ground in traffic complaints, weather chat, and surprising political nuance.
When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
Texas installed more renewable energy in two years than New York built in twenty, proving clean power grows faster without heavy mandates. The secret isn't political will but smart infrastructure and open land.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
A union machinist and Air Force veteran just won a Republican stronghold near Dallas by double digits, energizing Democrats ahead of November's midterm elections. The upset victory continues a winning streak for Democrats in local races nationwide since January 2025.
When activist Alicia Roth Weigel came out as intersex to Texas senators in 2017, she changed the conversation on gender equality and helped stop harmful legislation. Her courage helped defeat the bathroom bill and inspired millions through her memoir and documentary.
A political strategist reveals why Americans vote against their own interests and how better storytelling about democracy could heal the nation's deep political divide. Her research on tribal instincts offers unexpected hope for unity.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Mexico now has more women than men in its federal legislature and half its cabinet, surpassing the United States by double in female political representation. The transformation happened in just 17 years thanks to constitutional reforms requiring gender parity.
After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
A new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center in Hutto, Texas just reached a major construction milestone, preparing to train the next generation of semiconductor workers. The facility addresses America's urgent need for skilled tech workers while bringing good-paying jobs to Central Texas.
Scientists snorkeling through a Texas cave found lion-sized armadillo fossils lying on the riverbed alongside mammoths and saber-toothed cats. The discovery is changing what we know about Ice Age climate across Central Texas.
A paleontologist snorkeling through an underground Texas stream discovered fossils never before found in Central Texas, opening a brand new window into life 100,000 years ago. The bones carpeted the cave floor like buried treasure waiting to be found.
A Sabine County family descended from pioneers in the area before Texas became a state gathered for their 12th annual Juneteenth celebration, bringing relatives from across America to honor their ancestors and teach the next generation. The weekend event spanned three Texas towns and welcomed the entire community for free.
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