News Affecting Texans
TribCast: Texas’ drought is likely to persist
In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Jayme about how this week's rain likely won't mean the end of the drought. And he speaks with Eric about the soon-to-be-over congressional career of Louie Gohmert. ...
Cheney Reveals Discussions With Pence About Testifying Before J6 Committee
Mike Pence seems to be playing both ends against the middle when it comes to the FBI raid on the home of President Donald Trump. While Pence said he was… ...
Mitt Romney Just Stomped All Over Liz Cheney’s Presidential Dreams
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) just lost her primary this week after she was delivered an epic stomping by Harriet Hageman and the people of Wyoming. Cheney not only lost, but… ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”
Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states. ...
Cheap, Single-Dose Rabies Vaccine Passes Phase 1 Trials–Could Save Thousands of Lives
Researchers from the University of Oxford have today reported new findings from a Phase 1 clinical trial studying the immune response and safety of their newly-developed single-shot rabies vaccine, and the results look great. 12 volunteers were recruited into the study in total, with three receiving a low dose, three receiving a medium dose and
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A New Detection System Could Save Sperm Whales From Ship Strikes
Greek scientists have developed technology to pinpoint a sperm whale’s location to within 40 meters of its 16 meter-long body by tracking the whale’s clicks. Through the course of their work, they stumbled upon a fascinating phenomenon that allowed such technology to track their position in vertical, as well as horizontal marine space. Ship strikes
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Unlocking cell nucleus behaviors may be key in cancer fight
For years, the nucleus within a cell was thought to be elastic like a rubber ball, deforming and snapping back into shape as the cell navigated through pores and between fibers inside the human body. Researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Florida have discovered that the nucleus is more complex than originally
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Artist Draws Astounding Portraits with Both Her Hands and Feet at the Same Time –WATCH
With a brush in each limb, a Dutch artist is going viral for her ability to draw portraits with all four hands and feet simultaneously. Rajacenna, an artist from Rotterdam, can complete up to six illustrations at the same time—two for each hand, and one for each foot. “In 2019 the idea came to me
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Farmer Thrives by Growing Gluten-free Grain Needing No Water During Drought
What doesn’t need irrigation, requires no pesticides, and needs only a third of the fertilizer of wheat? It’s a potential big-problem-solving grain called sorghum, which in France is growing strong while all other grain fields are withering and baking under record temperatures. Farming is all about the input costs. Eudes Coutte, a sorghum farmer in
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Innovation in Organic Solar Cells Promise Low-Cost, Bendable, and Efficient Panels
Korean researchers have created electrodes designed for use in all-organic solar cells using inexpensive zinc oxide, promising a dramatic upgrade in photovoltaic energy. Organic solar cells (OSCs) are foreseen to be light weight, flexible, and of a high conversion efficiency. But, most OSC electrodes use indium tin oxide, which is too costly and fragile to
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In Home Stretch, 16-Year Old Becomes the Youngest to Circumnavigate Earth in an Airplane
A 16-year old British boy is nearing the final leg of his five month adventure to become youngest person to fly around the world solo. Mack Rutherford set off on the daredevil mission from an air base in Sofia, Bulgaria in March, and if successful he will become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world
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WATCH: The Difference Between Texas National Guard and Biden’s Border Patrol in One Stark Video
The Texas National Guard has been doing all they can to help stop the massive influx of illegal aliens across the border under Operation Lone Star. That’s the effort by… ...
Deshaun Watson’s Comments Following Suspension Show He’s Learned Nothing
The NFL and NFL Players Association agreed on a deal to suspend Deshaun Watson for 11 regular season games and fine him $5 million. The suspension comes after 25 women… ...
Sam Harris Spins His Hunter Biden/Donald Trump Comments, Just Digs the Hole Deeper
As we reported earlier, podcast host Sam Harris had a lot of people talking when he acknowledged that it was a conspiracy to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop to hurt… ...
‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Poses Risk to West Coast as Officials Issue Warning to Parents
Officials are now warning about a new type of colorful fentanyl that is circulating in the Pacific Northwest, and it could pose an additional risk to children. Drug Enforcement Agency… ...
Texas public schools required to display “In God We Trust” posters if they are donated
The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a "conspicuous place" but only if the poster is "donated" or "purchased by private donations." ...
Toxic Coal Mine Becomes Wildlife Refuge Known For Rare White Lilies
Coal mining left a legacy of destroyed habitats and polluted waters down in the middle of Alabama, but thanks to the state’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation program, a wildlife refuge is bringing back spectacular natural beauty—and thousands of tourists clamoring for photographs of a rare white lily. When the state acquired the land 20 years
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USDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program
WASHINGTON, August 18, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Akiptan, Inc., the Cherokee Nation Economic Development Trust Authority (CNEDTA) and the Shared Capital Cooperative have been approved or conditionally approved as intermediary lenders through the Heirs' Property Relending Program (HPRP). Once HPRP loans with these lenders close, these lenders will help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs' land ownership and succession issues. Additionally, USDA encourages more intermediary lenders, including cooperatives, credit unions and nonprofit organizations to apply. Currently, more than $100 million of HPRP funding is available for these competitive loans. ...
USDA to Mail Additional Pre-Filled Applications to Producers Impacted by 2020, 2021 Disasters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021. More than 18,000 producers will soon receive new or updated pre-filled disaster applications to offset eligible crop losses. Approximately $6.4 billion has already been distributed to 165,000 producers through USDA's Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Emergency Relief Program (ERP). ...
Dems mount $10M ad campaign to sell landmark law — and skirt a November wipeout
Liberal groups aim to avoid the mistakes that plagued Democrats after the passage of Obamacare. ...
Donald Trump Received Millions in Donations Following FBI Raid
Following the FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, he has received millions of dollars from his supporters. Trump has been sending out emails, capitalizing on the FBI… ...
Uvalde families petitioning local gun dealer to pull AR-15-style weapons from shelves
Nearly 1,600 people have endorsed the request, asking Oasis Outback to cease AR-15 sales and transfers. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly 1,600 people have so far signed a petition asking a… ...
The Samson Switchblade Flying Car is Finally Ready for Takeoff – and it’s Kinda Brilliant
A street-legal three-wheeled car that turns at the push of a button into a 200 mph plane is ready for final testing. Having received its airworthiness certificate from the FAA, the Samson Switchblade is ready for test flights after 14 years of development. Flying cars are almost here, with one being granted airworthiness from the
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Mother of LGBTQ Keller ISD student voices concern after district suddenly pulls dozens of books before school begins
Keller ISD pulled 41 books on Tuesday to face review under new policies that were passed at a board meeting last week. Many were approved after reviews last year. KELLER,… ...
Arizona Builds Its Own Border Wall in the Coolest Way Possible
Arizona recently started building its own wall to fill the gaps along the Yuma sector of the southern border, and it is a truly innovative solution to mitigate the ongoing… ...
Update: College Station girl found safe after AMBER Alert Wednesday
Police believe she was taken by people driving a 2005 Dodge Durango with Texas license plates HBY0222 heading toward the Texas-Mexican border. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A regional AMBER Alert was… ...
Trump Takes His Troll Game to Another Level, Starts Endorsing Democrats
Donald Trump may be dealing with a federal criminal investigation following the FBI’s unprecedented raid of his home, but he’s still out there having fun. Say what you will about… ...
‘Sends message that election day is sacred’: Local grassroots organization applauds NBA’s decision to not play games on election day
SAN ANTONIO – The NBA released its regular season schedule on Wednesday, but one date players and coaches will not be on the court is election night. The NBA announced… ...
Anne Heche’s death ruled an accident after fiery car crash
The coroner’s office says actor Anne Heche died from burns and inhalation injury after her fiery car crash and the death has been ruled an accident. LOS ANGELES — Actor… ...
Island is Wonderland for Penguins Once Again After Dog Helps Eradicate 300,000 Invasive Rabbits
A UNESCO Natural Heritage Site has been saved from a rabbit and rat rampage, and 8 years after being declared free of invasives, the island is looking like its old self again. A mere speck in the vast waters that separate Australia from Antarctica, Macquarie Island was listed by UNESCO in 1997, as there was
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Abortion Is (Again) a Criminal-Justice Issue
Whenever abortion came up during my three decades working on criminal-justice reform, the interlocutor always took the attitude, “That’s someone else’s job.” Not anymore. With the Supreme Court’s decision in… ...
‘Nobody Has Accepted Accountability’: Uvalde Families Demand Change to Police and School Personnel
On Monday evening, almost two months after the deadliest school shooting in state history took place two miles across town, a crowd of Uvaldeans trickled into their South Texas city’s… ...
Sutherland Springs shooting victims fight for government to admit liability nearly five years later
In February, a federal judge ordered the Air Force to pay $230 million to shooting survivors, families of victims. But feds are appealing the case. ...
The John Birch Society Sees a Renaissance in North Texas
On a sweltering day in July, Mark Fulmer looked cool and collected in the bonus room at the Spring Creek Barbeque in Bedford, a suburb outside of Fort Worth. He… ...
There Is No Legitimate ‘Debate’ Over Gender-Affirming Healthcare
On June 15, the New York Times Magazine published “The Battle Over Gender Therapy,” an investigation into gender-affirming care for young people bystaff writer Emily Bazelon. Since its publication, transgender-rights… ...
Migrant Deaths Are a Feature—Not a Bug—of U.S. Immigration Policy
Little more than a week after a horrific smuggling attempt left 53 people dead in San Antonio, Governor Greg Abbott promised a new border security strategy that doubles down on… ...
Reading, Doing Crafts, Playing Instruments or Games Associated With 23% Lower Risk of Dementia
Doing crafts, playing an instrument, or reading a book might help lower your risk of dementia by a significant margin, according to new research. The meta-analysis reviewed available studies on two million people, comparing the effects of cognitive activities, physical activities, and social activities, to the risk of getting dementia. The research published in the
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This Paralympic Snowboarder Sees Her Adversity as the Greatest Opportunity to Inspire – WATCH
At the age of nineteen, Amy Purdy, who was an avid snowboarder, experienced flu-like symptoms that were later diagnosed as Bacterial Meningitis, a deadly blood infection. Amy was given less than a 2% chance of living. Losing both of her legs, hearing in her left ear, her kidney and her spleen, Amy was forced to
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Snacking on Grapes May Add 4-5 Years to Lifespans of Those Who Regularly Eat Fast Food
New research suggests that snacking on grapes might combat the effects of consuming a junk food diet—flushing out the refined fats and sugars of processed food. Eating the grapes led to “unique gene expression patterns, reduced fatty liver, and extension of lifespan” for animals consuming the high-fat diet, said Dr. John Pezzuto who led the
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Travel 2,000 Light-Years in 60 Seconds With New Video From NASA’s Webb Telescope
Take a brief trip through the galaxy with a video released by the European Space Agency of their phenomenal new telescope. Consisting of dozens of individual images that make it look like you’re using the telescope’s zoom feature, a 1-minute video shows the exact position of the Southern Ring Nebula in the galaxy. In the
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Smart Contact Lenses that Diagnose Cancer Created by Scientists
Smart contact lenses have been developed by scientists that diagnose cancer by detecting tumor chemicals found in tears during the early stages of the disease. It captures the signals of transporters called ‘exosomes,’ which are a little like secret messengers within our bodies. Found within cells, they end up in various fluids and have a
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New Glasses Allow Deaf People to ‘See’ Conversations by Turning Audio into Subtitles
A company has created augmented reality spectacles that place subtitles on conversations happening in the real world. Dan Scarfe was sad to see his 97-year-old grandfather sitting quietly in a room on Christmas Day, surrounded by his family, but unable to join in with conversation because of his hearing loss. “It’s got to the point
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U.S. Destroyer Sunk in WWI Found After Being Torpedoed 105-Years Ago — LOOK
British divers have found a US shipwreck from WWI that has been missing since 1917. A team of experienced warship divers were able to locate the missing vessel on August 11th, 40 miles off the coast of the Isles of Scilly where it was sent to patrol. The USS Jacob Jones was one of six
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Family is Reunited by Message in Bottle Written By Their Late Son Decades Ago
A pair of Mississippi River salvage divers found a message in a bottle that has briefly brought back to life a dearly departed son who died more than 30 years ago. It was an ordinary salvage trip on the Yazoo River that brought a message from an 8th grader named Brian into the hands of
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Genetic Heart Conditions Could be Cured for First Time with Single Jab – It’s a ‘Defining Moment’
Armed with a big research grant, a crack team of scientists will seek to develop an injectable gene therapy to cure one of the most horrible diseases imaginable. Genetic cardiomyopathies make up a group of diseases that are genetically passed on to offspring at a 50/50 chance, and result in faulty genes causing heart failure,
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Little League Batter Hit in the Head Embraces Devastated Pitcher in Inspiring Display Sportsmanship –WATCH
At the Southwest Region championship in Little League Baseball, the crowd was treated to not only the best performances from the boys aged 10-12, but their best manners, as well. One of the balls thrown by the pitcher for Texas East got away from him and beaned the batter in the head, knocking off his
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Wrong number: Analysis of health care provider directories reveals notable flaws
Ensuring better access to health care has long been a goal for policy makers. The implementation of the Affordable Care Act more than a decade ago set the stage for… ...
Advancing the power of community health workers in rural health initiatives
Texas A&M University faculty members Heather Clark, DrPH, MSPH, and Jane Bolin, PhD, JD, BSN, are leading efforts to support community health workers by developing and providing trainings on critical… ...
School of Nursing professor selected as American Academy of Nursing fellow
Elizabeth Wells-Beede, PhD, RN, C-EFM, CHSE, a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M University School of Nursing, is among the latest class of Fellows of the American Academy of… ...
Texas A&M Health offers Milam County residents no cost, on-demand health care
Residents of Milam County now have access to on-demand primary health care at no cost to them through a collaboration between Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health),… ...
Bolstering African biopharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing workforce training
The Texas A&M Health Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (CIADM) will help Africa establish a vaccine manufacturing workforce. The center will train three cohorts of scientists from… ...
Pre-Roe, They Risked Their Lives to Control Their Destinies
Women reflect on the illegal abortion they received before the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision—and their fears for the future. ...
The Lawyers in the Alex Jones Trial Nearly Came to Blows
One of the more taxing elements of life in America in 2022 is that everything feels like a performance. Politicians perform for the approval of the base, saying things we… ...
Balakrishnan awarded American Heart Association fellowship
Shobana Balakrishnan, PhD, a postdoctoral trainee at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine, has recently received a postdoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association (AHA) for her research titled… ...
Susan Rudd Bailey joins the Texas A&M College of Medicine
Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, a 1981 graduate of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine and past president of the American Medical Association (AMA), joined the college on July 1,… ...
Asthma education program improves children’s lives, lowers household health care costs
One out of every 13 people in the United States has asthma. Although they are diagnosed with asthma at similar rates, children under 18 years old have a higher prevalence… ...
Is drone delivery the optimal way to distribute COVID-19 test kits?
Researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have developed a new COVID-19 test distribution method that utilizes drones to quickly deliver at-home diagnostic tests to individuals who… ...
POV: How much for an amputation or checkup?
Modern medicine is remarkable. Conditions like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C were once virtual death sentences. Both can now be treated easily and effectively. But for Americans, the wonders of modern… ...