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Trump???s proposed ban on diesel exports could have unintended consequences for Texas refineries
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (303+ words) The Trump Administration is pushing for a 90-day ban on diesel exports intended to rapidly lower climbing fuel prices for consumers, a proposal that, if enacted, will hurt the constellation of Texas refineries in the Gulf Coast and deal a…...
Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (1696+ words) These days, property taxes are just about the only thing Jane Lindsley is saving money on. For the 72-year-old, the cost of everything — from gas and groceries to homeowners insurance and healthcare — have gone up. So it was a welcome…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2643: P??? NP (or is it?)
1+ week, 1+ day ago (119+ words) Episode: 2643 P ≠ NP (or is it?): an important problem in complexity theory. Today, an educated guess. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity…...
Week 5 CFB Top 25 Picks: UCF at No. 20 Houston Stream of General Videos
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (122+ words) Wang Cong joins Shakiel Mahjouri on CBS Sports HQ to preview his UFC 332 fight against Natalia Silva ahead of the event in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stream UFC 332 exclusively on Paramount+. Week 5 CFB Top 25 Picks: UCF at No. 20 Houston Leger…...
Suspect arrested in???credible??? plot to attack Texas Capitol on Thursday, DPS says
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (140+ words) The threat was initiated by one main suspect and several co-conspirators, according to a memo sent to members of the Texas Senate. Texas DPS officials said it worked with the FBI and local law enforcement to arrest the main suspect…...
Texas anchor's retirement lasts less than 3 months before TV comeback
13+ hour ago (430+ words) Veteran Texas anchor Greg Kerr has joined KCEN after a brief retirement from TV news. Greg Kerr's retirement from Texas TV lasted less than three months. The veteran anchor, who signed off in Amarillo in July after announcing the end…...
Texas oil, gas production increases slightly in third quarter as Iran War uncertainty remains
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (390+ words) Survey respondents said it’s hard to make long term plans as oil prices continue to fluctuate. Texas oil and gas companies reported increased activity in the third quarter but remain uncertain about the impacts of the Iran War, according to…...
Urban Meyer Says He’d Suspend Texas’ Colin Simmons for Vulgar Celebration
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (470+ words) Sep 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT This past weekend, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns went to Knoxville, Tennessee, and defeated the Volunteers in a hard-fought battle, 20-17. During the matchup, Texas defensive end Colin Simmons sacked Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon, then opted for an…...
Paxton worries about drop in polling numbers after midterm GOP convention in leaked audio
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (509+ words) The audio was initially leaked to and confirmed by The New York Times. A senior advisor to Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Paxton calls the audio “manipulated nonsense” but does not deny Paxton was the speaker. In leaked…...
Vance, Abbott join Austin's Saronic at $3.2B Port Alpha groundbreaking
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (776+ words) Vice President JD Vance speaks during and participates in the groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar shipyard project at the Port of Brownsville. Vice President JD Vance called Saronic Technologies Inc.'s new shipyard “the American dream renewed” as the…...