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Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair with former staffer who died by suicide; under House ethics investigation
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (288+ words) The San Antonio Republican acknowledged the relationship publicly for the first time as the House Ethics Committee probes allegations involving the former aide. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has acknowledged having an extramarital affair with a former staffer who later died by…...
Camp Mystic can’t alter flood-damaged area while civil suit proceeds, judge rules
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (626+ words) Cabins, grounds and other buildings hit by the July 4 flood on the Guadalupe River cannot be renovated or removed, according to the order. Camp Mystic cannot alter its property by the Guadalupe River where 27 girls and the camp's executive director…...
Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (485+ words) By SARA CLINE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI It remained unclear Wednesday whether ballots cast during extended polling place hours in Texas" primary will be counted in two counties that saw mass confusion over voting locations. Such votes have been set aside…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2563: Isaac Asimov
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (90+ words) Episode: 2563 The Prolific Isaac Asimov." Today, science or fiction? Episode: 2563 The Prolific Isaac Asimov. Today, science or fiction? To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of…...
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (777+ words) March 4, 2026 / 9:07 PM EST / CBS News Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer who later died by suicide, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation…...
New details about facility where Iranian drone strike killed six U.S. soldiers
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (58+ words) Satellite images show the facility in Kuwait where soldiers were working before and after a deadly Iranian drone strike. The Pentagon has identified four of the six Army reservists killed as it faces questions about the facility's perceived lack of…...
Two Democratic candidates headed for runoff to claim nomination for Harris County District Clerk’s seat
23+ hour ago (268+ words) The Democratic ticket for the position was crowded with eight candidates vying for the seat " none of which received more than 20% of the vote in the primary election, according to complete but unofficial results on Wednesday. Two candidates will proceed…...
What to do if you inherit gold or other precious metals
23+ hour, 48+ min ago (526+ words) March 4, 2026 / 2:46 PM EST / CBS News That makes this an especially consequential moment to be sitting on inherited gold. So before you do anything " sell it, store it or simply wait " there are some important steps to work through first." Start…...
Abbie Kamin emerges as top Democratic candidate for Harris County Attorney, advances to general election
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (322+ words) On the Republican ticket, Jacqueline Lucci Smith " a former judge for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 " "ran unopposed, receiving 143,099 votes. Former Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin emerged as the top Democratic candidate for Harris County Attorney, according…...
Trump administration live updates: Texas Senate GOP primary goes to runoff; DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to testify before House
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (390+ words) BREAKING: U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Pete Hegseth says In other races, Texas state Rep. Steve Toth defeated Rep. Dan Crenshaw in their Republican primary election, while GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales was pulled into a runoff. President…...