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TribCast: Texas’ redistricting gamble
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 15, 2025 “TribCast: Texas’ redistricting gamble” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,...

Donald Trump pushes aggressive Texas redistricting to deliver more GOP congressional seats
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday described Texas as the centerpiece in a plan to add Republican U.S. House seats by redrawing congressional boundaries in multiple states. “Texas would be the biggest one — and that’ll be five,” Trump...

Exclusive: Houston Housing Authority considers work requirements, time limits for housing vouchers
New Hope Housing, Inc.’s Harrisburg apartments is a complex of 175 affordable housing units in Houston’s East End. The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is considering imposing work requirements and time limits on about 19,000 low-income households...

Sarkisian, Texas Believe National Title’s in Sight
The Longhorns lost twice to Georgia and to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff last year in what was a strong debut for Texas in the new conference. In spite of losing some key talent to the NFL, Sarkisian expects more of the same in 2025....

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 15, 2025)
Hello Houston For our busy Houston commuters – we have “The Commuter Cut” – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut Listen Audio Embed Popup To embed this piece of audio in...

North Texas man runs 100 miles to raise Kerr County relief funds
In both a feat of incredible strength and endurance and a show of support for those suffering in the wake of devastating floods in Central Texas, a man laced up his shoes on Monday and ran until Tuesday evening. DALLAS - In both a feat of...

ZOM Living adds 359 units near Austin, Texas, tech giants
Property: Azola Avery Centre Developer: ZOM Living, CP Capital Architect: JHP Location: Round Rock, Texas Units: 359 Rents: $1,200-$2,600 Cost: Withheld Azola Avery Centre is open to new residents in Round Rock, Texas, 20 miles north of major tech...

What does Sonny Dykes think of Texas Tech football spending?
The Texas Tech football team hopes to be the talk of the college football world come late fall. The Red Raiders have at least a share of that distinction in mid-summer, thanks in part to all the talent Tech's reeled in with the big spending of The...

SEC Media Days: Arch Manning Primed as College Football’s Elite QB in 2025
Arch Manning is poised to become college football's next big star as he enters his sophomore season at Texas while facing lofty expectations. At SEC Media Days, the 21-year-old reveled in his celebrity status and humorously addressed family...

Cory Asbury Is Hosting a Benefit Concert and Auction for Texas Flood Victims
Cory Asbury has Texas on his mind, and he’s turning that concern into action. The Christian singer-songwriter is hosting a special benefit concert titled “Texas on My Mind” to support families impacted by the recent devastating floods across the...

From Boston to Baton Rouge, faithful unite to help Texas flood victims
(OSV News) — From Boston to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, faithful across the nation are reaching out to bring material and spiritual aid to those impacted by the devastating July 4 flash floods in the Texas Hill Country. The deluge has so far killed at...

Match Preview: Texas Heat
The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to face the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday, amid mounting pressure after losing four out of their last five MLS matches. Houston currently sits 10th in the Western Conference, struggling with...

Why More Companies Are Moving to Florida and Texas—And What Business Owners Should Know
In recent years, a quiet but powerful trend has emerged in small and medium-sized businesses: an exodus of companies from high-tax, high-regulation jurisdictions like California, New York, Michigan, and Illinois, and into more business-friendly...

Everything Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill said at SEC Media Days
Junior linebacker Anthony Hill is one of the undisputed leaders of the Texas Longhorns defense. Already boasting a host of accolades including Second-Team All-American, Hill was one of the three players the Longhorns took to SEC Media Days on...

The Indo Daily: DJ Carey’s Texas trips, Cancer Care and the Croke Park Conundrum
DJ Carey was hailed as the “GAA’s first superstar”, a nine‑time All‑Star and twice Hurler of the Year. But behind the accolades, a deception played out across continents. Going from fame to infamy, the sporting hero has pleaded guilty to 10 counts...

Wonder Women of Country bring Western Swing to music center
The Wonder Women of Country will perform July 19 at the Blue Ridge Music Center’s stage as part of the “Deep Roots, Many Voices” summer concert series. Redd Volkaert will kick off the show in the outdoor amphitheater off the Blue Ridge Parkway...

‘He is prepared for the moment’: Arch Manning takes the helm at Texas
In his first year as starting quarterback and captain for Texas football, Arch Manning summoned a crowd on Tuesday at the Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta. Fans of the Texas Longhorns have long anticipated the moment for Manning to...

Senator John Cornyn highlights shifting Texas politics and border security debates
Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, recently posted a series of statements on social media regarding political shifts among Hispanic voters in Texas, immigration policy under the Biden administration, and legislative actions related to...

Dogs from flood-ravaged Texas arrive at PAWS Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Nearly two dozen dogs from flood ravaged Texas are now safely in Chicago. PAWS Chicago's Disaster Relief Team partnered with local organizations to transport pets who were already in shelters before the floods began. The move...

Sources claim it takes a 30% Lubbock Tax to recruit anyone to Texas Tech
Pete Nakos’ latest piece at On3 is a subjective ranking in which he asks 17 coaches, recruiting staffers, administrators, and agents a single question “Which 10 programs do you believe spent the most money to build their 2025 roster?” Texas Tech...