News
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1535: Inventing the Clock
16+ hour ago (110+ words) Episode: 1535 The mechanical clock as tactile philosophy." Today, we invent the mechanical clock. Episode: 1535 The mechanical clock as tactile philosophy. Today, we invent the mechanical clock. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This…...
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid following scandal and ethics investigation
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (354+ words) The San Antonio Republican says he will end his campaign after Republican House leadership called on him to do so amid an ethics investigation. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he is dropping his bid for reelection following a scandal involving an…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1534: Acceleration
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (119+ words) Episode: 1534 Making sense of the slippery concept of acceleration." Today, let's think about falling. Episode: 1534 Making sense of the slippery concept of acceleration. Today, let's think about falling. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this…...
Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (663+ words) Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda." President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin…...
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair with former staffer who died by suicide; under House ethics investigation
2+ day, 7+ hour 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
2+ day, 8+ hour 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…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2563: Isaac Asimov
2+ day, 16+ hour 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…...
Two Democratic candidates headed for runoff to claim nomination for Harris County District Clerk’s seat
3+ day, 1+ 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…...
Abbie Kamin emerges as top Democratic candidate for Harris County Attorney, advances to general election
3+ day, 4+ 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…...
Steve Toth wins Republican primary, unseating U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (297+ words) Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, framed his challenge of Crenshaw as a referendum on the ideological future of the Republican Party. State Rep. Steve Toth beat incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for the Republican nomination…...