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Missouri Latest State to Weigh House District Gerrymandering Ahead of Midterms
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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August 2, 2025
Red and blue states alike are gerrymandering their congressional districts in bids to create a path to a House majority for their respective political parties in the 2026 midterm elections. The fight to control Congress has opened up debates about...
Hot summer reads to hit Greater Victoria beaches with
Victoria News
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It would be a shame to let summer pass by without reading at least one good book. Below, Bolen Books in Victoria has offered their top picks for page-turners. Emperor of Gladness, Ocean Vuong Nineteen‑year‑old Hai, a Vietnamese‑American living in...
California-based boba chain It’s Boba Time expands to Texas with first San Antonio location
San Antonio Current - Texas
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August 2, 2025
click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / It’s Boba Time The It's Boba Time chain is known for an extensive menu with over 140 drink options. San Antonio boba fans soon will have another spot to get their fix. California-based chain It’s Boba Time will...
Sports on TV, radio: Aug. 2-4, 2025
The Decatur Daily - Alabama
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• Formula 1: Practice, 5:25 a.m., ESPNU • Formula 1: Qualifying, 8:55 a.m., ESPN2 • NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, 12:30 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, 1:40 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Xfinity Series: The HyVee Perks 250, 3:30 p.m., CW • 2025...
Several Texas school staff members, including superintendent, charged after video captures horrific abuse of special needs children
The Blaze
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August 2, 2025
Earlier this year, Millsap Independent School District in Parker County, Texas, faced a federal lawsuit after allegations surfaced that two staff members — special education teacher Jennifer Dale and paraprofessional Paxton Bean — abused special...
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SportsHandle
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August 2, 2025
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Coast Guard hero who helped save 165 lives in Texas floods recounts his training ordeals
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem presents medals to Lieutenant Ian Hopper, Lieutenant Blair Oguiofor, Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Seth Reece of Air Station Corpus Christi during a ceremony on July 11,...
Texas Senate advances new ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables
Lubbock Times - Texas
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August 2, 2025
Texas State Sen. Charles Perry (R- Lubbock) | Official WebsiteTexas State Sen. Charles Perry (R- Lubbock) | Official Website The Texas Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would prohibit any amount of THC in hemp-derived consumable...
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith 'hungry' for redemption vs. Texas after quiet CFP semifinal showing
CBS Sports - Florida
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August 2, 2025
Ohio State may have knocked off Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals en route to a national title back in January, but that night left a sour taste in Jeremiah Smith's mouth. The breakout freshman receiver -- nearly unstoppable all...
Review: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" in Concert with Houston Symphony
The Rice Thresher - Texas
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August 2, 2025
By Wenshi Chen 8/2/25 10:37am Score: ★★★★★ I was too young to catch the Harry Potter films in theaters when they first came out, but I still remember my earliest encounter with the series. After racing through the books in second grade, I ran...
A Texan's Lollapalooza survival guide 2025
The Rice Thresher - Texas
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August 2, 2025
By Arman Saxena 8/2/25 10:35am Unfamiliar with public transit or walkable streets? Terrified of skyscrapers taller than any medical center building? Fear not. This lifelong (for all intents and purposes) Texan was technically born in the Chicago...
Texas Lottery to pay winner of $83.5M jackpot after withholding prize for months
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas Lottery to pay winner of $83.5M jackpot after withholding prize for months” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and...
Cincinnati Bengals hand career lifeline to former first round NFL Draft pick despite team’s contract holdouts
The U.S. Sun
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August 2, 2025
THE Cincinnati Bengals have signed Noah Fant. Former first round pick Fant has signed a one-year contract with the AFC North squad. 1 Noah Fant was released by the Seattle Seahawks last monthCredit: APFant, 27, provides the Bengals with depth at...
The REAL Hunting Wives of Texas: Inside the East Texas town that inspired the Netflix hit show
Daily Mail
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August 2, 2025
They shoot skeet, they go to church every Sunday, and they vote Republican in every election. But underneath their typical Southern Christian façade lies something much deeper and darker, including scandal, cheating and even murder. Well, at least...
Texas’ proposed congressional map dismantles districts flagged by DOJ
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas’ proposed congressional map dismantles districts flagged by DOJ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media...
Houston braces for weekend thunderstorms
KPRC - Texas
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August 2, 2025
A stalled front will bring thunderstorms today, primarily between 5–7 PM, though storms could occur earlier or later. This front won’t cool temperatures significantly but will heighten rain chances across the region. Flash Flood Risk: A marginal...
Texas cities, counties may face new limits on raising property taxes
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas cities, counties may face new limits on raising property taxes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with...
"SOLD OUT KING": Fans celebrate as BTS' Jin makes history as the first Asian artist with the largest audience ever at the US Arena Honda Center
Sportskeeda
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August 2, 2025
On July 17 and 18, BTS' Jin held a United States concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Following the same, it was revealed that the idol made history with the two concerts by becoming the first Asian artist to have the largest audience ever at...
Support flood relief with Meanwhile Brewing and Uptown Sports Club's Summer Backyard BBQ
CBS Austin - Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas — As summer temperatures rise, so does the excitement at Meanwhile Brewing with the return of their Backyard Summer BBQ Series. This sizzling event is not just about good food and fun; it's also for a great cause, raising funds for...
Grammy-winning, legendary Texas accordionist dies at 86
New York Post
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August 2, 2025
Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano, and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86. Jimenez’s death was announced Thursday evening by his family on...