A sharecropper's daughter: Ruth J. Simmons' Journey
From a sharecropping family in Jim Crow Texas to becoming the first Black president of an Ivy League university, former Brown University president, Ruth Simmons, writes about her incredible life in her...
View ArticleJonestown becomes latest Central Texas city to be named an 'International...
City leaders have worked toward this goal since 2021. Other Central Texas cities and towns that are dark sky communities include Bee Cave, Blanco, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay and...
View ArticleWhy an increasing number of younger people are at risk for stroke
Cases of stroke among people 20 to 44 have increased over the last decade. A neuro-intensivist with Texas Health Fort Worth explains why.
View ArticleBiden's pause on new LNG exports
The Biden administration announced a temporary pause on new approvals for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports, except for emergencies. And the issue has gotten very political—very fast.
View ArticleA genetically modified purple tomato is now available to home gardeners
The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.
View Article$188 billion border bill sparks mixed reaction among immigrant advocates and...
The bill includes money for aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as funding for humanitarian aid in Gaza and other conflict zones. It also gives the president the authority to “shut down the...
View ArticleHow immigration is center stage in 2024 politics
As Texas Governor Greg Abbott challenges the U.S. government for control of the southern border claiming President Biden is refusing to enforce immigration laws, immigration has become one of the most...
View ArticleState approves reconstruction plan for civil rights landmark in old Woolworth...
The Texas Historical Commission has approved plans to resurrect a portion of the lunch counter in the old Woolworth Building downtown that played a role in ending desegregated dining areas in 1960.
View ArticleConfronting "God's Army" and Christian nationalism with dialog
Leaders in the Christian nationalism movement see the 2024 election cycle as their moment. They have been at the border in Eagle Pass with their self-proclaimed “God’s Army.” They have been preaching...
View ArticleRizo-López Foods recalls more than 60 dairy products due to Listeria...
Modesto, California-based Rizo-López Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling more than 60 dairy products because they may be contaminated with Listeria linked to dozens of illnesses and two deaths.
View ArticleGardeners can now grow a genetically modified purple tomato made with...
The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.
View ArticleIndigenous actress Lily Gladstone makes history with 'Killers of the Flower...
Actress Lily Gladstone has made history as the first Indigenous person to be nominated for an Oscar for best actress.
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2024 updates: The commercials, cameos, halftime show and more
The Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58. Here's what you need to know for the big game.
View ArticleA female shooter was killed and a young child and man were injured at a...
A female in her 30s was quickly shot dead after opening fire at the Houston church where Joel Osteen is pastor. A child she brought with her was critically injured in the crossfire along with a male...
View ArticleThe story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad
Carl Weathers, the NFL player-turned-actor, made a posthumous cameo in a Super Bowl ad for the online gambling company FanDuel. The company reworked it after he died earlier this month.
View ArticleThe Kansas City Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls
Patrick Mahomes threw the game-winning pass to Mecole Hardman Jr. in overtime to lead the Kansas City Chiefs past the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22. It is Kansas City's third championship in five years.
View ArticleUkrainian refugees still adjusting to life in San Antonio
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, some Ukrainians have found themselves starting a new life in San Antonio.
View Article'The voice we woke up to': Bob Edwards, longtime 'Morning Edition' host, dies...
Edwards, a consummate newsman, hosted NPR's morning show for more than two decades. "He sort of set the tone and the bar for all of us," says one former NPR executive.
View ArticleLakewood Church shooting: Houston police examine suspect's mental health,...
Police said suspect Genesse Ivonne Moreno, accompanied by a five-year-old child, was armed with an AR-style rifle. The child sustained critical injuries following the shooting and a 57-year-old man was...
View ArticleDeath toll in Gaza surpasses 28,000, posing a threat to Palestinian art,...
Since Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis on October 7, over 28,000 Palestinians have been killed, most of whom are women and children.
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