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Disgusting: Major Event in Texas Canceled Over Jihadist Threats
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, who served during the first Trump administration, has revealed a disturbing development out of Texas. Friedman says a planned major conference, with more than 1,000 attendees expected, has now been...
rep pat fallon addresses biden's mental health, energy policy, and AI race
Rep. Pat Fallon, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 4th district since 2021, recently shared his views on various political issues through a series of tweets. Having succeeded John Ratcliffe, Fallon has also served in the Texas...

Kettering Health confirms attack by Interlock ransomware group as health record system is restored
One of the largest healthcare systems in Ohio confirmed that the systemwide technology outages it has faced over the last two weeks were caused by a ransomware attack. Kettering Health, which runs 14 medical centers and dozens of clinics primarily...

Halle Bailey shuts down DDG’s claims on her mental health amidst custody battle
The Halle Bailey vs. DDG saga continues, and at the center of it is their 1-year-old son Halo. Earlier this week, theGrio reported that Bailey’s ex-boyfriend and content creator DDG, born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., filed an emergency motion to...

Feeding Texas, alongside other organizations, pushes for the rejection of SNAP cuts
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Feeding Texas, alongside 250 statewide and local organizations across Texas, has released a letter calling on Congress to reject proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Feeding Texas...

Amid New McCarthyism, the Alliance for Texas History Embraces Diverse Scholarship
Historian Nancy Baker Jones was a child when her father, who was serving in the U.S. Army in Europe, was called home in 1953 to testify at U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy’s hearings on an alleged communist spy ring at an army laboratory in Fort...

NAVFAC Southeast Awards $227.6M Contract for New Guantanamo Bay Medical Facility
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $227.6 million fixed-price design-build contract June 3 to DPR-RQ Construction LLC of Carlsbad, California, for a new ambulatory care center and dental clinic at Naval...

Houston police sergeant involved in crash on US-290 feeder road; suspect hospitalized, police say
HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating a crash involving an officer on Friday morning. Officials say a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the crash. What we know: The crash occurred on the feeder road of the US-290 Northwest...

Texans Gain the Right To Try Individualized Medical Treatments
If you're so sick that you have nothing to lose and you're looking the Grim Reaper in the face, why shouldn't you be able to try experimental and officially unapproved treatments? While libertarians recognize individuals' right to take their own...

Houston police shoot 15-year-old boy who allegedly had rifle
A 15-year-old boy was shot by Houston police officers at an apartment complex early Friday morning. Police say he was armed with a rifle. Police provide an update on the incident. HOUSTON - A 15-year-old boy was shot by Houston police early Friday...

West Texas Food Bank hosts free Kid’s Farmers Market in Odessa
The West Texas Food Bank, with generous support from H-E-B, invites families to attend the Kid’s Farmers Market — a fun, educational event that teaches children about the importance of fruits, vegetables, and healthy eating. The market is from 10...

Lt. Colonel Gonzalez moves crowd with tales of Texas soldiers
U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Andrea Nicole Gonzalez speaks to the crowd about valiant Texas soldiers during the Memorial Day observance as Uvalde County Veterans Service Officer Everardo “Lalo” Zamora looks on. (Photo by Julye Keeble|Leader-News)...

Vividion and Bayer Advance Oncology Pipeline with Clinical-Stage WRN Inhibitor
Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. (Vividion), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, announced it has secured exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the...

Op Ed: A Mistake for Texas and Our Future
“In a state known for its commitment to opportunity, growth , and strong values, we should be supporting our young people, not pushing them away.” –Senator Hinojosa. Courtesy image. Bgd source: Facebook for illustration purposesTexas Border...
El Paso donut shop, Mexican restaurants receive low health inspection scores: See the list
Numerous El Paso eateries received borderline scores during food inspections conducted between May 26-30. A passing score is 70 or higher. Establishments scoring 60 or lower face closure. An inspection carried out on a particular day may not...

Celebrate Dad with the Gift of Health this June
Harris County Public Health Observes Men’s Health Month HOUSTON—Men die an average of five years earlier than women, and often from preventable causes. This significant disparity highlights the importance of proactive health measures for men. This...

How will bills passed during the 2025 Texas legislative session affect African Americans in Dallas?
(The Dallas Examiner) – During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, several bills were passed, and many are still pending the governor’s signature. There are multiple bills that may disproportionately affect African Americans in Dallas and across...

Texas Dream Act author, experts warn against repealing in-state tuition for migrant students
Twenty-five years ago, Rick Noriega set out to solve a problem. Then-a Houston Democratic member of the Texas House, he came across Rosendo, a young man in his district who mowed lawns and dreamed of attending Alvin Community College to become an...

Food and Child Nutrition Services to serve free summer meals
(The HUB) – This summer, Dallas ISD will provide all kids 18 years and younger, or 21 and under for those with disabilities, with healthy, no-cost summer meals starting on June 2. The Summer Food Service Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture...

First Dual Fellow in Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology and Clinical Informatics Receives Top Honors, Job Offer
View Larger Image Andrew Tran, M.D., is flanked by Joana Mack, M.D. and Feliciano "Pele" Yu Jr., M.D. June 6, 2025 | Andrew Tran was halfway through college in Austin, Texas, waffling between a future in biochemistry and astrophysics, when he got...