Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2026 Roughly 17 hours into a four-day marathon of meetings, the State Board of Education turned to a discussion of broad historical topics, prompting several board members to present an itemized wish list for Texas’ social studies curriculum. The elected board members began overhauling social studies last…
Read MoreGalveston man sues California doctor under new Texas law allowing lawsuits over abortion pills
By Zahiyah Carter, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2026 A Galveston County man has filed a lawsuit against a California doctor he accuses of providing abortion-inducing pills to his partner, leveraging for the first time a new Texas law that allows private citizens to sue abortion providers for up to $100,000. In July, Jerry Rodriguez…
Read MoreColin Allred blasts James Talarico over disputed TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2026 In a scathing video Monday, former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred ripped state Rep. James Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre Black man” and urged voters to support U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Talarico’s opponent in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred’s comments came after Morgan…
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune February 3, 2026 Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about primary candidates, The Texas Tribune is sharing background information on top candidates. In particularly crowded races, we focused on candidates with political experience or demonstrably competitive campaigns, using benchmarks such as fundraising, endorsements and online presence. For a…
Read MoreTexas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune February 3, 2026 Have you experienced or witnessed issues related to pregnancy or any medical care in a Texas county jail? Send tips to reporter Alex Nguyen at alex.nguyen@texastribune.org or via a message on Signal at @alexnguyen.23. In May 2018, Ruby McPeters was eight months pregnant when she was…
Read MoreBuildup to Super Bowl LX officially kicks off in San Jose
By Elwyn Henderson Super Bowl Week for Super Bowl LX officially kicked off Monday night at the San Jose Convention Center when the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks held their respective sessions with the media. Media representatives boarded busses at the Moscone Convention Center in Downtown San Francisco, home of the Super Bowl…
Read MoreVideo: ‘Drives me the most’: Gilmer’s Jeff Traylor speaks on faith, East Texas recruiting
KLTV 7 Feb 2, 2026 Former Gilmer head coach and current UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor speaks at Longview Area FCA event For more Local News from KLTV: https://www.kltv.com/
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Honor All Who Have Sacrificed and Served During Texas Military Heroes Week
AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging all Texans to honor our military heroes, both those who have sacrificed everything in the name of freedom and served on behalf of the Lone Star State, during Texas Military Heroes Week, Monday, February 2 to February 6, 2026. “As Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Land Board…
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Historic Upshur Museum seeking vintage toys for February Toy Exhibit
Do you have a vintage toy you would like to share with the public? Bring it to the museum for our February Toy Exhibit. Text Gwen at 903 790-1005 to schedule a drop off.
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