In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive
By Kayla Guo and Zahiyah Carter, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2026 Just a month into his Democratic campaign for U.S. Senate, a public poll put state Rep. James Talarico ahead among white and Latino voters in a head-to-head matchup against his then-rival, former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. A campaign consultant posted a screenshot of…
Read MoreTexans are demanding their local governments push pause on data centers. Can they?
By Berenice Garcia and The Waco Bridge, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2026 This article was co-reported with The Waco Bridge, a new local newsroom serving the Waco-area. Sign up for the Waco Bridge’s newsletter here. From Amarillo to Waco, College Station to Harlingen, Texans are raising concerns over the proliferation of data centers —…
Read MoreThe Tech Report: America is not ready for how AI will affect jobs | ‘The existential issue is here’
This video from The Tech Report features an interview with Josh Tyrangiel, a journalist at The Atlantic, regarding his cover story on the potential for catastrophic job losses driven by Artificial Intelligence. Key Themes and Insights The “China Shock” Comparison: Tyrangiel compares the AI revolution to the “China shock” of 2001, which decimated U.S. manufacturing…
Read MoreDAV, RecruitMilitary® Houston Veterans Job Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Houston Veterans Job Fair, February 19 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Daikin Park (Previously Minute Maid Park). The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 37 employers actively seeking the…
Read MoreLand Commissioner Buckingham Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for 2026 GLO Summer Internship Program
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Summer Internship Program, a paid full-time, in-person program running from June 1 through July 31, 2026. “As Land Commissioner, a mom, and a steward of Texas’ precious School Fund, I…
Read MoreLiberty County man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Liberty man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Claude Gilbert, 64, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison by U.S.…
Read MoreImpostor Scams on the Rise During Tax Season
With tax season here, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a rise in tax company impostor scams that are targeting people across the country. These scams often involve phishing phone calls from fraudsters claiming consumers owe back taxes and must act immediately to avoid penalties or legal action. BBB has received reports from…
Read MoreAir Forces Southern Airman Integral to Rescue Off Coast of Mexico
View Online Feb. 12, 2026 | By Andrea Jenkins, Air Forces Southern Air Force rescue aircrews assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group, supported by Air Forces Southern, conducted a long-range water rescue of a civilian aboard a tanker in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico, Feb. 5. The mission underscored how training, experience…
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