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US willfully ceding the energy innovation race to China
Asia Times
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August 2, 2025
During the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union were locked in a desperate race to develop cutting‑edge technologies like long-range missiles and satellites. Fast forward to today and the frontiers of global technology have pivoted to AI and...
Tiny Houses, Big Mission: Texas Churches Collaborate To Serve Patients And Families
Religion Unplugged
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History of hesitancy The collaboration between a faith-based nonprofit and local churches of various ilk typifies efforts to serve across boundaries in Jesus’ name. Many Churches of Christ once rejected such efforts but now embrace them through...
'Banana Ball' makes first Minnesota stop in St. Paul
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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August 2, 2025
The sport, popularized by the Savannah Bananas, has now expanded to four teams. ST PAUL, Minn. — In a place used to spectacle, it only made sense that the modified version of baseball known as Banana Ball would eventually make its way to CHS...
Pakistan to receive first US oil shipment
The Express Tribune
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August 2, 2025
Listen to article KARACHI/SINGAPORE: Pakistan's largest refiner Cnergyico will import 1 million barrels of oil from Vitol in October, its Vice Chairman Usama Qureshi told Reuters on Friday, marking the country's first-ever purchase of US crude...
Track Meet: Get to know the Houston area athletes who raced at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games
KPRC - Texas
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August 2, 2025
HOUSTON – The 2025 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games are wrapping up in Houston and the energy is still electric! Over the past 12 days, more than 16,000 athletes, ages 8 to 18, have competed in 15 sports, making this one of the...
Texas schools preparing for cellphone-free classrooms under new law
KVUE - Texas
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August 1, 2025
The new law that bans cell phone use in classrooms will go into effect in September. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas school districts are implementing changes to their campuses thanks to a new state law. By Sept. 18, school leaders must have a written...
Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas
AgriLife Today - Texas
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August 1, 2025
Landowners and municipalities in 33 Central Texas counties are eligible to apply for cost-share reimbursement for wildfire mitigation practices through the Texas A&M Forest Service Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant from Aug. 1-Sept. 12. The grant...
Texas A&M Kicker Randy Bond Named to Groza Award Watch List
WTAW - Texas
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August 2, 2025
News release from Texas A&M Athletics: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Texas A&M kicker Randy Bond was named to the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Preseason Watch List, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Friday. The Lou Groza Award...
Texas A&M Football Punter Tyler White Named to Ray Guy Preseason Watch List
WTAW - Texas
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August 2, 2025
News release from Texas A&M Athletics: AUGUSTA, Ga. – Texas A&M punter Tyler White was named to the Ray Guy Award Preseason Watch List, the Augusta Sports Council announced Friday. The award annually honors the nation’s top collegiate punter....
RANKED: Which States Are Producing The Best Country Music Artists… Right Now?
Whiskey Riff
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August 1, 2025
What state is pumping out the best country stars right now? Let’s break it down… Luke Combs recently made the argument that the country music talent in Kentucky is better than anything in the United States, and he’s not wrong… you can definitely...
TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: Who Is Going To Step Up For The Houston Texans In 2025?
WTSP - Florida
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Join Michael Connor and Stan Norfleet as they discuss the latest observations from Houston Texans camp and look ahead to who will step up in 2025. Author: wtsp.com Published: 8:38 PM EDT August 1, 2025 Updated: 8:38 PM EDT August 1, 2025
"Sark lockered by Brian Kelly": Fans in disbelief over 2026 class DL Darryus McKinley's decision to pass on Texas for LSU
Sportskeeda
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August 2, 2025
LSU made another in-state addition to its class of 2026 on Friday with the commitment of Darryus McKinley. The 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive lineman entered his commitment day as the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in his position from the...
Texas redistricting plan sparks debate, could reshape Nueces County's voice in Congress
KIII - Texas
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August 2, 2025
The new map would keep a chunk of Corpus Christi's west side with District-27 currently represented by Congressman Cloud. The rest of the city would go south. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — One of our local lawmakers found himself answering tough...
Best cardiology hospitals in the South: US News
Becker's ASC Review
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August 1, 2025
Of the 50 best hospitals in 2025-26 for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, 14 are located in the South. U.S. News & World Report released its rankings July 29, which compares the best hospitals that care for patients with heart and vascular...
Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of Tejano music, dies at 86
KDBC - Texas
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HOUSTON (AP) — 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...
Socorro man charged with murder in connection to downtown El Paso stabbing
KFOX - Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Socorro who they believe might have murdered a man Tuesday night in Downtown El Paso. According to the El Paso Police Department, Oscar Octavio Ortiz was arrested Thursday at...
Power Rankings: Best First Date Locations In Lake Charles
92.9 The Lake - Louisiana
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August 1, 2025
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - When it comes to dating, Lake Charles has a lot to offer, including delicious meals, stunning natural settings, and much more. However, which spots in The Chuck are ideal for a first date? We'll answer that...
Boston 2, Houston 1
The Porterville Recorder - California
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East Texas A&M is converting academic building to student housing
American School & University
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August 1, 2025
After decades of academic use, Binnion Hall at East Texas A&M University in Commerce is set to undergo a $24.8 million renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. The university says the three-story hall will house up...
Cultivating a Wildflower Garden
The Orange Leader
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August 1, 2025
Published 3:09 pm Friday, August 1, 2025 By John Green, Certified Texas Expert Gardener, Orange, TX Summer is in full swing ‘sweltering’ with temperatures above 90F except when we have the wonderful afternoon showers! Fortunately, this year we are...