Final Poll of THSBCA 2026
TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION Poll- May 18, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6A TOP 10 OVERALL DISTRICT 1 Tomball 38-0 16-0 2 Katy 33-3 15-1 3 Keller 36-3 15-1 4 Waxahachie 37-3 14-0 5 Lake Travis 28-12 11-1 6 Houston Memorial 30-6 13-1 7 PSJA 29-8 9-1 8 Rockwall 24-14 10-2 9…
Read MoreIn Democratic runoff, Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee clash over influence of big money in politics
By Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — With little ideological daylight between the two candidates, the runoff between Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee has focused on a more symbolic debate: the influence of big money in politics. Green has criticized the more than $4 million that a cryptocurrency super…
Read MoreGOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2026 Over the last 15 years, Mayes Middleton has become a prolific GOP donor, spending millions of his oil and gas fortune on conservative candidates and causes. His largesse has helped fund the rise of the hardline House Freedom Caucus and quietly enabled challenges to Attorney General…
Read MoreStates providing healthcare to immigrants face financial pressures
By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline May 22, 2026 Budget constraints are forcing liberal-leaning states that spend their own money on healthcare for noncitizens to scale back that aid, as they grapple with federal Medicaid cuts and the expiration of federal subsidies that helped people buy Obamacare plans. Under federal law, immigrants who are in the country…
Read MoreJoin us July 16 for the Child Safety, Security & Opportunity Summit
Child Safety, Security, and Opportunity Systems-Change for the Next Generation Thursday, July 16 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom RSVP Every young person deserves a clear path to safety, stability, and opportunity. On Thursday, July 16 at 10 AM CT, CHILDREN AT RISK will virtually host the Child Safety, Security…
Read MoreAutomatic retirement plans spread as states, cities push workers to build nest eggs
By Kevin Hardy, Stateline May 21, 2026 Philadelphia is poised to launch the nation’s first city-sponsored retirement plan for workers whose employers don’t offer them. Voters on Tuesday sanctioned the city council’s PhillySaves program by adopting a change to the city charter. The move will require employers without retirement benefits to enroll their workers in…
Read MoreDPS’ Fallen Honored During Annual Memorial Service
Families Lay Wreaths for Fallen Troopers Adamick, Shown AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today honored the legacy of DPS officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their lives in the line of duty at this year’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin. Members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC) and DPS…
Read MoreWhatsApp, Meta can access Texans’ private messages, AG Ken Paxton claims in lawsuit
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2026 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton added WhatsApp to the growing list of companies he has accused of violating Texans’ data privacy, announcing a lawsuit against the messaging app and its parent company, Meta, on Thursday. The lawsuit states WhatsApp is deceiving its users by claiming to…
Read MoreProgram to teach seniors how to Detect, Prevent, and Report Medicare Fraud
According to the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol program, Medicare beneficiaries and the Medicare Program lose an estimate $60-$90 billion annually due to fraud and scams. Bring a lunch-and a friend-next Wednesday, May 27th, and learn how to empower yourself and your loved ones to better identify and report Medicare Fraud. The Senior Medicare Patrol program is…
Read MorePrivate equity companies buy more apartment units
By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline May 21, 2026 Private equity firms own nearly 3 million apartment units, about 13% of the total apartments across the country, according to a new analysis from watchdog group Private Equity Stakeholder Project. And most have been fairly recent purchases. The companies acquired more than 1.7 million of those, or 57%,…
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