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The U.S. Senate race in Texas just got a lot more intriguing — with the addition of a young, charismatic foe of Christian nationalism, who is himself studying to be a minister. James Talarico declared Tuesday that he’s seeking the Democratic nomination, vying to contest the Senate seat now held by Republican John Cornyn. Talarico will be an underdog. He’s …

September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order, directing the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to protect Texas children from hemp-derived products, while respecting federal law and protecting the liberties of responsible adults. The …

HOUSTON (AP) — A professor at Texas A&M University was fired and others were removed from their positions after a video surfaced in which a student confronted the instructor over her teaching of issues related to gender identity in a class on children’s literature. The firing of Melissa McCoul, a senior lecturer in the English department with over a decade …

A children’s literature professor at Texas A&M was fired on Tuesday after a video showing a student objecting to course material about gender identity and sexuality went viral. Both the dean of the school’s college of arts and science and the head of department were also removed from their roles, the university president, Mark Welsh III, said in a statement. …

Texas A&M fires instructor involved in viral video on gender teachings  The Washington Post Video of clash over gender-identity content in Texas A&M children’s lit class leads to firing, removals  The Texas Tribune Children’s literature professor fired by Texas university over ‘gender’ content  The Guardian Texas A&M professor fired, leaders reassigned amid scrutiny over course curriculum  KBTX News 3 Texas A&M professor loses job …

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico declares for U.S. Senate seat  Axios James Talarico Joins Senate Campaign in Texas  The New York Times In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides  The Texas Tribune The Millennial Seminarian Trying to Turn Texas Blue  The Atlantic Rising Democrat star James Talarico jumps into key Senate race in …

USELESS BREAKDOWN: 16 Texas A&M at 8 Notre Dame  Good Bull Hunting Zero to 100: The numbers behind the Cowboys’ Week 1 game against the Eagles  Dallas Cowboys Roob’s Observations: Ugly win? Eagles’ opener was actually as pretty as it gets  NBC Sports Philadelphia What channel is Bears vs Vikings Monday Night Football game on TV tonight? Time, schedule, stream  IndyStar Eagles 24-20 Cowboys …

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Facing growing political pressure, Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III announced Tuesday evening that a professor …

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — How do you capture the deadliest animal on Earth, one that has been responsible for the death of more people than any other species in history? Here at America’s southern border, it’s not with high-tech weaponry, but with a black plastic tub of stinky water tucked under a bush. Surrounded by tall, yellowing grass near a sports …

Forty names, games, teams and minutiae making news in college football, where we can only hope that Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi goes sleeveless Saturday for the Connor Stalions Bowl against Central Michigan. First Quarter: When Your Forever Coach Stops Getting the Job Done. Second Quarter: The ACC’s Number Crunch. Third Quarter: Can the Big Ten Outspend the SEC? This …