Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers children
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune November 7, 2025 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly exposing children to sexually explicit content and exploitation, the latest in a flurry of lawsuits from his office aimed at big business. Texas is the third state to sue Roblox, after Kentucky…
Read MoreRep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection
By Gabby Birenbaum and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune November 7, 2025 HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Al Green announced Friday that he plans to run in the redrawn 18th Congressional District, setting up a competitive primary between the longtime Houston Democrat and whichever candidate wins the upcoming special election runoff to decide the seat’s occupant…
Read More“You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune November 8, 2025 HOUSTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory lap over passage of Proposition 50 reached Texas on Saturday, days after his state greenlit his plan to blunt Gov. Greg Abbott’s redistricting effort to get more Texas Republicans in Congress. Before Newsom could start speaking during his brief…
Read MoreAlaska’s Public Schools Serve as Emergency Shelters. Those Buildings Are Also in Crisis.
By Emily Schwing, KYUK November 7, 2025, 5:00 am EST On a Sunday morning last month, James Taq’ac Amik was huddled on a small bridge with his girlfriend. At 4 a.m., they had scrambled into an 18-foot aluminum motor boat, fleeing floodwaters from a massive storm surge that inundated Kipnuk, a village of 700 in…
Read MoreTRACTOR SUPPLY CELEBRATED NATIONAL HOMETOWN HEROES DAY TODAY NATIONWIDE
$500 local donations in more than 2,300 communities — over $1 million of giving in one day supporting fire, police and veteran organizations across America Nationwide celebrations included Touch-a-Truck events, thank you note stations, a digital “Honor Wall” and giveaways — bringing communities together to salute their Heroes BRENTWOOD, Tenn., NOVEMBER 1, 2025 – Across…
Read MoreGilmer 50, North Lamar 7
By Elwyn Henderson The Gilmer Buckeyes successfully closed out their 2025 regular season on Senior Night at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer Friday night with a 50-7 plastering of the winless North Lamar Panthers in a District 7-4A DII contest. The win pushes Gilmer to 4-6 on the season and 3-2 in district…
Read MoreLongtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not seek reelection
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune November 7, 2025 Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, announced Friday that he would not seek reelection to the Texas House after 40 years in office, including stints chairing the criminal jurisprudence, judiciary and insurance committees. “Representing the Texas Panhandle in the Texas Legislature has been a true honor and privilege…
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Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health
By Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted a satirical music video on social media in early October depicting his budget director, Russell Vought, as the Grim Reaper lording over Democrats in Congress, public health workers recognized a kernel of truth. Vought has exerted extraordinary…
Read MoreImmigrants With Health Conditions May Be Denied Visas Under New Trump Administration Guidance
By Amanda Seitz November 6, 2025 Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a Thursday directive from the Trump administration. The guidance, issued in a cable the State Department sent to embassy and consular officials and examined by KFF Health…
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