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Across Texas, early voters share what’s pushing them to the polls for the 2026 party primaries
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (655+ words) From Austin to Lubbock to Houston, we asked Texans what's motivating them to vote early in Texas' 2026 party primaries " plus the biggest issues on their minds this election year. During the first week of early voting, more than a million…...
Waymo is officially giving rides to Houstonians in fully self-driving cars
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (448+ words) The autonomous vehicle company is expanding its ride-hailing services to Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Select riders will receive invitations to ride on Tuesday, with other new riders admitted on a rolling basis. After several months of testing, Waymo's self-driving…...
Camp Mystic flooding victims sue Texas for allegedly failing to enforce evacuation plan requirement
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (799+ words) Families of nine victims of last summer's deadly flooding in Texas are suing the state for allegedly failing to enforce a requirement that a girls' camp where 27 campers and counselors died have an evacuation plan. The civil claim, filed Monday…...
Boston Globe postponing printing of paper for first time in 153 years, due to blizzard
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (364+ words) February 24, 2026 / 2:15 AM EST / CBS/AP A record-setting snowstorm has prompted managers of The Boston Globe to postpone the printing of their daily newspaper for the first time in its history. "For more than 153 years, the press workers of The Boston…...
Houston at Kansas: Open Game Thread
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (64+ words) At 8pm Jayhawk Time, on ESPN's Big Monday, the Jayhawks will lose back to back home games for the first time in over 20 years. Use this thread to commiserate. Rock Chalk! At 8pm Jayhawk Time, on ESPN's Big Monday, the Jayhawks will…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3266: New Year Fireworks
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (122+ words) Episode: 3266 Fireworks, Firecrackers, and Lunar New Year." Today, we ring the new year in with a bang. Episode: 3266 Fireworks, Firecrackers, and Lunar New Year. Today, we ring the new year in with a bang. To embed this piece of audio…...
Breaking down New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to historic blizzard
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (40+ words) Less than two months into his tenure as New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani is responding to a second major snowstorm. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more. Breaking down New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to historic blizzard...
USA men's hockey team sparks patriotic pride after first Olympic gold in 46 years
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (42+ words) The U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in a thrilling Olympic final game. Tony Dokoupil has more on the patriotic pride they inspired. USA men's hockey team sparks patriotic pride after first Olympic gold in 46 years...
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training - CBS News
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (69+ words) A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor is criticizing the agency, claiming that efforts to rapidly increase its ranks will cause new recruits to be put on the street without the proper training to do the job. CBS News immigration…...
Legal analysis after judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith report on Trump-documents case
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (47+ words) A federal judge has permanently blocked the release of a special counsel report on President Trump's alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision. Legal analysis after judge permanently blocks release of…...