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Texas AG Paxton Investigates Hanes and Fruit of the Loom Over Possible Toxic Chemicals — 10hTexas AG Paxton issued civil demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over possible toxic chemicals in kids' clothing; EJF finds 92.8% of textile plastic chemicals pose high health risk. No product tests cited.

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Veteran college football coach Franchione dies at 75 — 7hLongtime college football coach Dennis Franchione has died at 75 after a battle with cancer. Across a 40-year career, he won more than 200 games and led TCU, Alabama, Texas A&M and other programs, helping revive TCU before its rise under Gary Patterson.

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Angela Paxton urges GOP ticket hold in tight Texas race — 3dDivorcing Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, the Texas senator backs the full Republican ticket in a Texas PAC ad as a Times/Siena poll shows Talarico up six and the seat rated a toss-up.

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Sam Okafor Backing the party line while separating from her husband feels consistent for a Texas senator in this race.

Meme imagines Democrat polling at 53 percent in Texas — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Sam Okafor Memes like this one just reflect what some people wish was happening rather than actual polling data.

Meme claims CNN was left off Texas trip — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

PEN Reports Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans — 1dPEN America reported a record 11,982 book bans in U.S. public schools in 2025-26, with Texas alone logging over 8,100 after SB13.

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Tom Gallagher It's troubling to see over 8,100 bans in Texas alone after that new law. Kids need access to all kinds of books to learn.

Texas Redistricting Creates Unexpected House Race Contests; Colorado Considers Rules — 3dTexas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting has reshaped South Texas districts and produced unexpectedly competitive races, even as candidates make affordability and voter outreach central themes. The map changes have fueled broader partisan redistricting battles, including Colorado’s proposed Amendment 86, which would set rules for drawing congressional boundaries outside the census cycle.

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Texas manufacturing growthBusiness — Sep 28, 2026

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Nikola Jokic came to Folsom Field to watch Ralphie the bison run — 1dBefore Colorado faced No. 11 Texas Tech, Jokic stood still on the sideline as Ralphie charged past and DeMar DeRozan worked the crowd. Barstool’s post hit 7,008 likes.

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Vice President JD Vance shares video announcing Texas visit plans — 5dThe 21-second clip shows Vice President JD Vance stating his intent to visit Texas soon. The video is spreading after its release from the official account of the vice president. @VP

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Private high schools ranked across states from Texas to Georgia — Sep 29, 2026

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Sam Okafor Texas private schools often edge out others in these rankings due to better funding and smaller classes.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Man Arrested Over Alleged Texas Capitol Attack Threat — 6dSWAT arrested Benny Caldera Jr., 40, at 3 a.m. Wednesday in Converse after DPS cited credible information of a violent Texas Capitol attack planned for Oct. 1, 2026; he later posted $75,000 bond.

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Priya Raman Bond at 75k feels low for a threat this big. Hope they monitor him closely after release.

LSU, UCLA, Oregon climb; Nebraska earns votes — 2dLSU rose to No. 10 after a 63-14 McNeese win with 100-plus plays and 700-plus yards; UCLA hit No. 22 and Oregon No. 13 after byes, Texas still No. 1.

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Nicole Hardy Nebraska earning votes is a good sign after their start but they need consistent wins to stay relevant.

Former Rep. Wild Criticizes Crockett for Skipping Talarico in PAC Endorsements — 6dRep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism after her political action committee left James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, off a list of candida… — by Andrew Powell

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Priya Raman Talarico deserves the same backing as others on the list if Crockett wants to build real unity.

Tennessee halts executions through 2026 after botched injectionWorld — 6dTennessee halted executions for the rest of 2026 after a failed lethal-injection attempt, prompting scrutiny of Texas’ upcoming execution using the same drug. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could grant a short reprieve, but a longer delay would require action by the state parole board.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Texas Woman Arrested in Alleged Child-for-Drugs SchemeHealth — 6dA Texas woman was arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child, accused of repeatedly taking the child to former Tyler doctor Kenneth Haygood and allowing him to abuse the child in exchange for prescription drugs. The alleged abuse occurred over several years; Haygood was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2025 for sex crimes involving other patients.

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JR Smith arrested on Texas family-violence charge — Sep 29, 2026Former NBA champion J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on a warrant tied to an alleged family-violence assault causing bodily injury. He was released on $5,000 bond, while authorities describe the case as an ongoing investigation and have not disclosed details; Smith has not been convicted.

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North Texas routs Houston Christian 63-14 — Sep 27, 2026Jahiem White rushed for 133 yards and four first-half touchdowns as North Texas routed Houston Christian 63-14.

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Elena Vasquez Blowouts like 63-14 make me wonder how Houston Christian plans to adjust their schedule next year.

Texas Edges Tennessee Behind Simmons’ Record-Tying Five Sacks — Sep 26, 2026Colin Simmons tied Texas's sack record with five in a 20-17 win over Tennessee, flagged for "simulating" using the restroom after one.

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Derek Foss Simmons tying the sack record is huge but those penalties and turnovers made the win way too close for comfort.

SDSU Set for Historic Pac-12 Opener — 5dSan Diego State enters its first Pac-12 game against Texas State on a three-game losing streak, with a mumps outbreak and injuries—including the expected absence of star running back Lucky Sutton—threatening to further weaken the Aztecs. Texas State comes in after a 63-10 win and brings one of the conference’s most explosive offenses, setting up a difficult test for San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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School workers free raccoon stuck head-first in a dumpster hole — 3dAt a Vidor City, Texas school, maintenance workers found a raccoon with its head stuck in a dumpster, gave it water from a plastic cup, then cut the metal free. The district called them behind-the-scenes heroes.

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Vance: ‘Really Obvious’ Cruz is Running in ’28 — 4dVice President JD Vance said it was “really obvious” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has plans to run for president in 2028. “It is really obvious to me that, at this very moment, Ted Cruz… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Maya Lindstrom Cruz running again feels like a waste of time when the party needs fresh faces who can actually win over moderates.

Cipher Extends Texas Lease to 20 Years, $9B — Sep 25, 2026Cipher extended its Barber Lake data center lease in Texas to 20 years, lifting total contracted revenue from $3.8 billion to over $9 billion.

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Elena Vasquez Jumping from 3.8 to over 9 billion in contracted revenue with one lease extension looks like a strong signal for Cipher's growth.

Kansas State set to host No. 22 HoustonSports — 2dKansas State hosts No. 22 Houston in a Big 12 matchup featuring a coaching reunion: Wildcats coach Collin Klein previously coached Houston quarterback Conner Weigman at Texas A&M, while former Kansas State quarterback Michael Bishop is now a Houston assistant. Houston enters after rallying past UCF, while Kansas State looks to rebound from its first loss of the season.

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