A federal appeals court has determined that the government is responsible for damages to homes that were flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams following Hurricane Harvey, which brought over 50 inches of rain to the Houston area in 2017. A unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
Texas A&M University has decided not to reinstate a lecturer who was dismissed last fall after a video of her discussing gender identity in a children’s literature class gained widespread attention. This decision comes despite a unanimous conclusion from a faculty appeals panel that the lecturer’s termination was not warranted. Interim president of Texas A&M,…
Lottery jackpots in the United States have seen a remarkable surge in size over the past decade. When Powerball was introduced in 1992, its inaugural jackpot stood at $5.9 million, as reported by the Multi-State Lottery Association. Fast forward to November 7, 2022, when the record-breaking Powerball jackpot reached an astonishing $2.04 billion. Mega Millions…
Texas State Fair: History and Highlights The Origins of the Texas State Fair The Texas State Fair, a vibrant celebration of Texan culture and camaraderie, has roots that reach back to the late 19th century. Established in 1886, the fair was initially held in Fair Park, Dallas, as a way to promote agriculture and livestock….
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a setback to President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy the National Guard in Illinois, including the mobilization of hundreds of troops from Texas. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected an application to pause a lower court’s decision that prohibits the mobilization of National Guard troops in the Chicago area….
The Vibrant Art Scene in Texas Urban Centers Texas, often recognized for its expansive landscapes and rich cowboy culture, hosts a thriving art scene that is reshaping its urban centers. From the creative streets of Austin to the more traditional galleries of Houston and the modern undertones of Dallas, the artistic expression in these cities…
California is currently grappling with a series of severe winter storms that have resulted in heavy rainfall and flooding, prompting officials to warn holiday travelers to reconsider their plans. The storms, which began to impact the state late Tuesday evening, are expected to intensify as Christmas Eve approaches, creating hazardous travel conditions across much of…
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a land exchange deal with SpaceX that would grant the aerospace company 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This information was highlighted in a recent report by the New York Times. Under the proposed arrangement, SpaceX would receive land in Cameron County in return…
On Christmas Eve, the U.S. Powerball jackpot is set to reach an estimated $1.7 billion, marking it as the fourth largest jackpot in the history of both Powerball and U.S. lotteries. This substantial prize comes after the previous drawing on Monday night failed to produce any winning tickets for the $1.6 billion jackpot. As ticket…
In an effort to protect the endangered whooping cranes, conservation organizations have successfully acquired over 3,000 acres of nearly untouched prairie along the Texas coastline. This significant purchase, valued at $8 million, includes two tracts located in rural Calhoun County, strategically situated between Houston and Corpus Christi. These areas represent some of the last remaining…
