State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune August 31, 2026 State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history. The Republican majority instead adopted a lesson,…
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6 Chef Tips for the Best Baked Sweet Potatoes of Your Life
Take your sweet potato from simple to show-stopping. By Amelia Schwartz Published on August 28, 2026 This might just be the year of the sweet potato. On social media, creators are stuffing them with cheese and dunking them in ice baths to make them more custardy. And at restaurants, chefs are making them the main…
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Tropical Storm Edouard nears Texas with heavy rain and flood threats
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune August 31, 2026 Tropical Storm Edouard was expected to bring heavy rain and possible flash flooding to Texas as forecasters watched for any last-minute strengthening before the storm’s predicted landfall Tuesday afternoon near the Texas-Louisiana border. The National Hurricane Center said the storm could continue strengthening as it approached…
Read MoreDPS Encourages Texans to Plan for a Sober Ride This College Football Season
AUSTIN – As football season kicks off across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds fans that the best game plan for any celebration is never to drive impaired. Whether you’re tailgating before kickoff, cheering on your favorite team at a sports bar or celebrating a victory with friends, DPS encourages Texans to…
Read MoreEast Texas “Burn Run” 2026 Dates Set
Annual Fundraiser for Children Burn Survivors Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club and Phoenix Organization of Jefferson Are Co-Sponsors of the Event Bossier City, Louisiana, September 1, 2026 – The Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club & Phoenix Organization of Jefferson will host the Annual 2026 “Burn Run” October 9th through October 11th. The event supports child burn survivors…
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UT Tyler, Brownsboro ISD Partner to Enhance District Educational Opportunities
Partnership addresses teacher shortage across region and state TYLER, Texas (September 1, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Brownsboro Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. Through its School of Education, UT Tyler remains focused on teacher education…
Read MoreSierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers and Power Plants
AUSTIN, Texas – Ahead of today’s public hearing of the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter is urging legislators to require data centers to report their water usage and to pay close attention to the water used by fossil fuel power plants that keep these centers…
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