News Affecting Texans
Today on Texas Standard: What’s next as pandemic-era housing assistance winds down
The Texas Rent Relief program recently reopened applications, but due to record demand – 70,000 applications in 24 hours – it closed just two days later. The Texas Rent Relief program… ...
Watch Heartwarming Reaction When Ukrainian Students Get Shocking News They Won Full College Scholarship in U.S
We bring you the uplifting moments when five students in war-torn Ukraine received the life-changing news that they will receive an all-expenses paid college education to study at a college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, thanks to the incredible generosity of philanthropist Sam Rose. The retired lawyer and real-estate developer provided $2 million for scholarships to Dickinson
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Self-Taught Oklahoma Architect Builds Round Barn Inspired by US Capitol and Fueled by Dedication–LOOK
Jay Branson, a self-taught architect, started building a round barn in rural Oklahoma to process his grief. Its beauty draws strangers off the highway in Oklahoma, and a gentle kind of obsession mixed with down-home prairie demeanor saw the barn turn into something more like a cathedral. The story begins decades ago when Branson went
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Long School of Medicine seniors match to residencies on Match Day – UT Health San Antonio
One-fourth of Class of 2023 will remain in Bexar County and 55% will remain in Texas. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (March 20, 2023) -- Nearly 200 senior students of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine learned where they will do their medical residencies during the annual Match Day ...
Louisville Urban League’s CEO leaving after 5 months, interim named
The board of the local civil rights organization has installed an interim leader as the president and CEO, who just started in the position last fall, transitions out of the role. ...
Louisville Urban League names new president
Reason for Cumi Price's immediate departure not given ...
Louisville Urban League names new president
Reason for Cumi Price's immediate departure not given ...
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: Abortion Pill Website Fights Texas Censorship
Editor’s Note: This is part of our coverage of South by South West (SXSW) 2023. Before the opening shot in Tracy Droz Tragos’ documentary Plan C comes this brief explanation:… ...
Dallas Has a Problem With ‘Zombie’ Astroturf Groups
This piece is part of Special Correspondent Steven Monacellis’ reporting on extremist groups masquerading as grassroots, social justice organizations. In September 2020, a large, white transportation truck wrapped in splashy… ...
Houston ISD Takeover Is a Trojan Horse for Privatization
Donnie Walker, U.S. history teacher at Wheatley High School in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), has a family legacy at the school. His grandparents went to Wheatley. His great-aunt… ...
Clarence Brandley: Unjustly Convicted, Overdue for Justice
On October 16, 2018, Ozell Brandley walked into the downtown Houston office of Mike DeGeurin, a lawyer who had helped exonerate his younger brother, Clarence Brandley. Clarence, who was wrongly… ...
Student arrested in fatal shooting at Texas school
(20 Mar 2023) A student opened fire at a Dallas-area school Monday morning, killing one student and injuring another before being arrested on a capital murder charge, police said. (March
(20 Mar 2023) A student opened fire at a Dallas-area school Monday morning, killing one student and injuring another before being arrested on a capital murder charge, police said. (March ...
Longhorns, Cardinals expect physical game in NCAA women’s 2nd round
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Louisville and Texas meet Monday in the second round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, the game the teams played against each other in November on… ...
Austin ISD hosting Pride Week March 20-25
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District announced it is holding a Pride Week celebration during the week of March 20-25. According to the district, it is to celebrate… ...
$3.4 million in state funding strengthens addiction recovery housing in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Finding safe, sober homes for young adults in recovery can be tough, but it’s crucial to end the cycle of addiction. Trauma started early in 18-year-old Brianna’s… ...
Inside Texas Politics: The battle over educating kids in Texas
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Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and… ...
Thousands of dollars raised for festival that never happened; KSAT investigates Balling for Uvalde World Weekend
UVALDE, Texas – It’s a story we’ve been following for months — after the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, a man named Nathan Kouamou came to the heartbroken town promising… ...
1 dead, 1 hurt in Texas school shooting; suspect arrested
Police says one student was fatally shot and another injured when a third student opened fire outside a Dallas-area high school before being arrested Monday morning Police and school district
Police says one student was fatally shot and another injured when a third student opened fire outside a Dallas-area high school before being arrested Monday morning Police and school district ...
Texas’ first professional cricket team unveils new name and team roster
The first professional cricket team in Texas has now has a team name and a talented roster of players.
The first professional cricket team in Texas has now has a team name and a talented roster of players. ...
Two Texas cities make healthiest in America list
Health is certainly on the minds of many Americans this time of year. With the start of each year comes the commitment from many of us to move more, eat less, and generally embrace a healthier life
Health is certainly on the minds of many Americans this time of year. With the start of each year comes the commitment from many of us to move more, eat less, and generally embrace a healthier life ...
When Cats Fly: 50 Texas Felines Airlifted To Salem In Search Of Forever Homes
Massachusetts cats may be commenting on the southern drawl of 47 feline Texas ex-pats who were shipped into New Bedford over the weekend to head to a Salem shelter. As the weather heats up, so does the pressure for the SPCA of Texas,
Massachusetts cats may be commenting on the southern drawl of 47 feline Texas ex-pats who were shipped into New Bedford over the weekend to head to a Salem shelter. As the weather heats up, so does the pressure for the SPCA of Texas, ...
Review: A writer investigates a UFO cult in East Texas
“The Donut Legion,” by Joe R. Lansdale (Mulholland) Charlie Garner, a former private detective turned novelist, was staring through his telescope at the rural East Texas sky late one night when he received an unexpected visit from his ex-wife, Meg.
“The Donut Legion,” by Joe R. Lansdale (Mulholland) Charlie Garner, a former private detective turned novelist, was staring through his telescope at the rural East Texas sky late one night when he received an unexpected visit from his ex-wife, Meg. ...
2 students hurt in Texas school shooting, suspect arrested
Officials say two students have been injured in a shooting outside a Dallas-area high school and police arrested the person suspected of opening fire. Police and school district officials says
Officials say two students have been injured in a shooting outside a Dallas-area high school and police arrested the person suspected of opening fire. Police and school district officials says ...
Pedestrian and bicyclist traffic deaths spike in Texas
People walking and riding their bikes are getting hit by cars more often, and at an alarming rate throughout Texas, data from the Texas Department of Transportation shows.
People walking and riding their bikes are getting hit by cars more often, and at an alarming rate throughout Texas, data from the Texas Department of Transportation shows. ...
Police: Suspect in custody after two students injured in shooting in Arlington, Texas
Police: Suspect in custody after two students injured in shooting in Arlington, Texas.
Police: Suspect in custody after two students injured in shooting in Arlington, Texas. ...
More Efficient Way to Suck Up CO2 From Air By Storing it in Baking Soda and Water
A new study shows that methods of sucking up atmospheric air and filtering out the CO2 can be improved by adding copper to the filter material, potentially opening up the technology to dozens more uses that could produce a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change. The addition of copper also converts the captured
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500 Baby Sharks to be Released in Unprecedented Rewilding of the Ocean
Out in the wilds of Indonesia, zebra sharks are extremely rare. Overhunted, these striped bottom dwellers were at risk of going extinct. Now though, an international consortium of 44 aquariums in 15 countries is banding together to create a huge captive-breeding-and-release program that aims to reintroduce 500 sharks to their native waters. Such an effort
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Daughters honor the history of Texas
On March 2, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born when Anglo Americans and Tejanos living in the Mexican colony of Texas declared independence.
On March 2, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born when Anglo Americans and Tejanos living in the Mexican colony of Texas declared independence. ...
California Reparations Board Seeks to Resurrect 1860s Agency That Helped Freed Former Slaves
Meanwhile, let’s check in on the recent haps in the wokest state in America… First, as we recently reported, San Francisco is poised to hand out $5 million in pretend… ...
Andrew McCarthy Lays Out What a Turkey the ‘Nakedly Political’ Case Is Against Trump
There’s been a lot of reaction about the possible indictment of President Donald Trump, although his spokesperson says there has not been any formal notification of an arrest, and Manhattan… ...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ...
CRISPR Gene Editing Reverses ‘Permanent’ Vision Loss in Mice–Offering Hope for Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
The ‘three blind mice’ of song could actually be seeing again after scientists restored vision in breakthrough research that could reverse the condition in people as well. The hereditary condition retinitis pigmentosa is one of the most common causes of blindness, affecting one in every 4,000 people. Now, researchers in China have used a genome-editing
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Descendants of Charles Dickens and ‘Jacob Marley’ Meet-up 180 Years After Author Named Character in Christmas Carol
The family of Charles Dickens met the descendants of the real-life Jacob Marley Friday—180 years to the day that the author decided to immortalize him in ‘A Christmas Carol’. Mark Dickens and Lucinda Hawksley from the Dickens family met Christopher Marley, a relative of the late Dr. Miles Marley. Marley’s name was used by Dickens
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Top Strategies to Beat Snoring, According to New Poll of Sleepless Adults
52% of American adults either snore or have a partner who does, according to a new poll, and 72% of them have resorted to a host of tricks to try and silence the noise. The top strategies to beat snoring include using extra pillows and drinking water before bed – some even attest to putting
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Football Fans on Delayed Train Ordered Beer Delivery with Just 60 Seconds to Spare at Next Station–WATCH the Hilarity
A group of English football fans were so thirsty while stuck on a delayed train that they ordered a beer delivery from Uber Eats mid-journey—and gambled on being able to collect it with exquisite timing upon arrival at the next station. Daniel Adams and Jordan Sullivan were on their way to watch West Ham play
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Haunting the Border
Editor’s Note: This is part of our coverage of South by South West (SXSW) 2023. By definition, the Texas borderlands are where one artificial nation bleeds—too often literally—into another. It’s… ...
The Life, Death, and Life of San Antonio’s Symphony
It’s chill and starless in downtown San Antonio on symphony night. Just past the Express-News offices and across from the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, I arrive at the… ...
A Houston Opera About the Unhoused, Inspired by the Streets
Ecclesia Houston—a multi-denominational church on a ragged edge of downtown—would seem an unlikely place to find the Houston Grand Opera (HGO) in performance. It is housed in a cinderblock-and-brick former… ...
For Trevante Rhodes of ‘Moonlight’ Fame, Acting Was Plan B
As a teenager, Trevante Rhodes looked destined to be a formidable athlete. While he was born and initially raised in Louisiana, Rhodes moved to Little Elm when he was around… ...
I Am a Trans Texan
It strikes me, and may strike you, as a bit crazy to come out as transgender in an essay like this. I’m publicly revealing myself to be a member of… ...
The ‘Dallas Express’: Your Go-To Source for Right-Wing, Astroturf News
This piece is part of Special Correspondent Steven Monacellis’ reporting on extremist groups masquerading as grassroots, social justice organizations. For over 80 years, the Dallas Express operated as a weekly,… ...
MSNBC Tries to Stoke Fears of Another J6 in Wake of Trump Arrest
It’s been quite an end to the week already, hasn’t it, readers? First, on Friday night, we got word that law enforcement officials were preparing for the possibility of the… ...
‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Reflects on Texas Tragedy 30 Years Later
The three-part docuseries looks back on the roles of David Koresh as well as the FBI.
The three-part docuseries looks back on the roles of David Koresh as well as the FBI. ...
Amarillo entertainment news in brief
Amarillo entertainment news in brief ...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ...
Bridges history column: At the height of his power, Santa Anna set his sights on Texas
More than 180 Texans died defending the Alamo, but Santa Anna had three times as many casualties.
More than 180 Texans died defending the Alamo, but Santa Anna had three times as many casualties. ...
Freddy Fender to be honored with Texas State Historical Marker in hometown of San Benito
The late Tex-Mex legend will be honored on April 15 in San Benito, Texas ...
Texas lawmakers debate bills to ban transgender medical treatments for minors
AUSTIN — In marathon hearing that lasted late into the evening, a Texas Senate committee on Thursday debated several bills to ban gender affirming care for transgender minors and penalize
AUSTIN — In marathon hearing that lasted late into the evening, a Texas Senate committee on Thursday debated several bills to ban gender affirming care for transgender minors and penalize ...
Failing Ohio School District Moves to 4-Day School Week to Avoid ‘Burnout’… of Teachers
The headline says it all, doesn’t it? North College Hill City School District in Cincinnati, Ohio, recently ranked #597 out of 607 Ohio school districts, according to the state’s evaluation… ...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Likely Trump Arrest ‘What They Do in Communist Countries’
With visions of January 6, 2021, fresh in my head… As we reported earlier, former President Donald Trump issued a “statement” (staunch denial of guilt) on Saturday, confirming that he… ...
Elon Musk: If Trump Is Indicted, It Will Backfire — Big Time
As we reported, it looks like the Manhattan DA’s office may finally be stepping into the abyss and going for an indictment of President Donald Trump, that discussions were going… ...
Did the Michigan GOP Just Concede the 2024 POTUS Race With Its Latest Move?
As the Michigan GOP continues to swirl into oblivion, I think it is fair to point out one very important thing before I begin. We are just a month into… ...
Adam Kinzinger Wants Violence to Validate His Hatred of Trump
A few months ago, I wrote a story about Adam Kinzinger being a bit of a “Stolen Valor” fraud. I wrote: On a warm August night in 2006, just after… ...
The Revolving Employment Door Between Big Government, Big Media & Big Tech
The cozy relationship between the media, the Democrat Party, and big tech has become increasingly apparent in recent years, with a growing number of Americans concerned about the impact these… ...
Dateline Rice for March 14, 2023
Dateline Rice for March 14, 2023 ...
New Lenox District 122 Board Candidate Samantha Gasca: Election ’23
Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Samantha Gasca is running for Board of Education for New Lenox D122. ...
Adolescent Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
Investigating how Atopic Dermatitis is associated with stress and depressive symptoms in a large representative sample of adolescents in South Korea. ...
Genetic data links raccoon dogs to covid origin; WHO seeks China cooperation
A sample taken in a Wuhan market in early 2020 holds genetic traces of both the coronavirus and a small canid known as a raccoon dog, scientists report ...
Some positive news from our Legislature
The Texas Legislature is filing a flurry of bills right now that do so many negative things in our community, from striking down bodily autonomy to intervening in family affairs ...