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A North Texas school play was canceled over a girl playing a male role. Then it got complicated
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (981+ words) The North Texas district says it’s complying with state law. But which state law? Grand Prairie ISD canceled an upcoming high school play over fears that a girl playing the lead role — which is a male character — would violate Texas…...
Harris County commissioners delay action on Flock cameras after report raises questions about use
14+ hour ago (440+ words) Commissioners voted to create a working group to discuss amendments to the county’s automated license plate reader contracts. The group will produce suggestions by February 2027. Commissioners Thursday delayed action on Harris County’s use of automated license plate readers after a…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1642: Halley’s Comet
1+ week, 3+ day ago (107+ words) Episode: 1642 Reflections upon Halley's, and other, Comets. Today, a comet approaches. Episode: 1642 Reflections upon Halley’s, and other, Comets. Today, a comet approaches. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of…...
Astros’ next manager (Oct. 15, 2026)
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (256+ words) On Thursday's show: We consider who might be a good fit to manage the Astros now that they're parting ways with Joe Espada. And we reflect on the history of Colt Stadium, the first home of Major League Baseball in…...
How wild cotton on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula could improve crops worldwide
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (905+ words) Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient. In his…...
How to vote in the November 2026 midterm election in the Houston area
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (1468+ words) Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19 and runs until Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3. The 2026 midterm election will be held on Nov. 3, when residents in the Houston area and across Texas will have a chance to vote on key…...
Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (577+ words) The Pentagon has said Hasan’s execution is scheduled for Dec. 3. Trump said the execution can be viewed in person by immediate families of the victims, “if they so choose.” Trump said on social media that publicly airing the execution "might…...
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC explores Texas investment to expand production in the US
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (30+ words) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is exploring potential investments in Texas to expand chip production in the U.S. The company says it is open to collaborating with Elon Musk’s planned “Terafab”......
Drone "narco sub," equipped with Starlink antenna, seized for the first time in the Caribbean
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (689+ words) Updated on: July 3, 2025 / 10:16 AM EDT / CBS/AFP The Colombian navy on Wednesday announced its first seizure of an unmanned "narco sub" equipped with a Starlink antenna off its Caribbean coast. The semisubmersible vessel was not carrying drugs, but the Colombian…...
FTC issues subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI over safety incidents
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (238+ words) October 15, 2026 / 9:15 AM EDT / CBS News The Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed Anthropic and OpenAI to gather information about potential consumer protection violations, a spokesperson for the agency confirmed. The development, first reported by Axios, comes just two weeks after the…...