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Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for U.S. House seat in Texas
Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira announced Thursday that he’s running for the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas.Article content The former slugger for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees said he’s running for the...

Nate Schatzline highlights support for Texas health bills and OTC Ivermectin legalization
Nate Schatzline, a Republican member of the Texas State House representing District 93 since 2023, posted on his social media accounts about recent legislative developments and his involvement in new health-related bills.On August 27, 2025,...

Taylor mayor says Samsung’s Texas plant could launch ahead of schedule
Published: 29 Aug. 2025, 06:00 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Taylor City Mayor Dwayne Ariola, third from left, poses for a commemorative photo with other city council members in Taylor, Texas. [TAYLOR CITY OFFICE] [INTERVIEW]...

Kristi Noem gets fashion inspiration from Karoline Leavitt's MAGA Barbie look
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, seemed to take a page out of Karoline Leavitt's MAGA Barbie fashion book as she attended a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump. The 53-year-old donned a form-fitting light pink suit for the...

Nate Schatzline highlights new Texas health and safety legislation in August posts
Nate Schatzline, a Republican member of the Texas State House representing District 93 since 2023, shared several legislative updates and positions on his social media account in late August 2025. On August 28, Schatzline confirmed information in...

James Gallagher criticizes legislative changes in late August 2025 social media posts
State Rep. James Gallagher, District 3 | Official U.S. House headshotState Rep. James Gallagher, District 3 | Official U.S. House headshot James Gallagher, a public figure active on social media, posted several statements regarding legislative...

Hillwood, SGS Studios Launch 450,000 SF Film, TV Production Campus in North Fort Worth
48FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Hillwood and SGS Studios, a venture backed by screenwriter Taylor Sheridan, have launched a 450,000-square-foot film and TV production campus at AllianceTexas in North Fort Worth. Hillwood and SGS Studios are launching the...

Six Texas schools to receive career training grants from Texas Workforce Commission
Academy ISD and Temple College are among the schools who will receive Jobs and Education for Texans grants from the TWC. TEMPLE, Texas — Six North Central Texas schools are receiving career training grants totaling over $1,600,000, Governor Greg...

3 people hospitalized after major crash in SW Houston
The scene of the crash (HPD) Three people were hospitalized following a major two-vehicle crash in southwest Houston. The collision happened just before 3 p.m. near 8399 South Gessner Road at the intersection of the Southwest Freeway. Of the three...

Super 60 Legends USA set to ignite Houston with high octane T10 cricket carnival
The Super 60 Legends USA is all set to light up the Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston TX from September 24 to October 5, bringing with it a carnival of high-octane 10-over cricket to American shores. The tournament has been sanctioned by the...

Donna Campbell addresses Afghanistan anniversary, Minneapolis shooting, and new Texas health law
Donna Campbell, a Texas State Senator representing the 25th district since 2013, recently posted a series of statements on her social media account addressing national remembrance, public safety, and state health policy.On August 26, 2025,...

Weekend Entertainment Roundup for August 28, 2025
FUN Look up to and/or take to the skies during the second annual Camden Hot Air Balloon Festival, 5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday at the Camden Airport, 255 Airport Road, Camden. Festival highlights include tethered balloon rides; “The Glow Show,” 10...
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BeBe and CeCe Winans Get Candid About Sibling Spats, Advice They Gave Whitney Houston and Their Faith (Exclusive) By Janine Rubenstein
Brother and sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans ... they're just like us! The hit gospel singers recently teamed up to co-host the 40th Stellar Awards. Filmed earlier in the month, the star-studded show honoring the best in gospel will air Sunday,...

Auburn vs. Baylor by the numbers: Tigers 3-0 in Texas season-openers
Auburn at Baylor 7 p.m. CDT Friday (FOX) McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas 0 Previous Auburn games have been played on Aug. 29. The Tigers have an 8-2 record in August – 0-1 on Aug. 27, 2-1 on Aug. 30 and 6-0 on Aug. 31. Since a 23-0 loss to Southern...

More Central Texas games to watch: Week 1
China Spring (2-8 in 2024) at No. 2 Franklin (10-3) Streaming/radio: NFHS Network Breakdown: Tyler Beatty’s reaction to reaching game week? “Finally,” the China Spring coach said, chuckling. Beatty appreciates the improvement his team has made...

Former Angels slugger Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas
Slide over, Steve Garvey. It appears another former Major League Baseball slugger with Southland ties will run for political office. Mark Teixeira, who batted a robust .358 in a two-month stint with the Angels in 2008 before signing a longterm...

"He walks into the room everyone knows": Texas legend Vince Young reveals Arch Manning's biggest quality that sets him apart
With just two days to kickoff the 2025 college football season, the hype train around Arch Manning is getting more intense. The 21-year-old will face defending national champions Ohio State in the season opener. It will be a road game for Steve...

Local Sports Report: Toreros add foreign pair to overhauled 2025-26 basketball roster
Steve Lavin’s overhaul of the University of San Diego men’s basketball roster has taken on an international twist with the addition of two potentially key players. Lavin confirmed the signings of 7-foot-1 center Piotr Winkowski of Poland and 6-8...

Pick’em Podcast Week 1: Will Texas (+1.5) upset Ohio State Football?
Week 1 is here, and we have a loaded slate of college football that begins on Friday night. Thankfully for us, it continues all day Saturday and into Sunday. Join Von Lozon and Kellen Voss as they pick from eight of the best games of Week 1 on...

Mystery surrounds Richmond-area home tied to firm behind $1.2B Army Texas tent-camp contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump's administration last month awarded a contract worth up to $1.2 billion to build and operate what it says will become the nation’s largest immigration detention complex, it didn’t turn to a large...