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Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer who defied bus segregation, dies at 86

Although she remained a largely unsung figure in the civil rights movement for decades, Colvin's 1955 act of rebellion inspired Parks and others.

Claudette Colvin, who was attending Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in 1955 when she was arrested for not giving up her seat on a Montgomery city bus, visits the school in Montgomery, Alabama, US February 3, 2005.
Texas. "Preferred expansion destination".

Start-up nation meets the scale-up state: Israeli innovation heads to Texas

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State in Texas

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State: Israeli innovation heads to Texas


Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign

This comes after Texas Democrats staged a walkout to ensure that Republicans would not have the seats needed to take a vote.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

Texas officials seek vandals after ‘antisemitic’ flags hung on Heath school

Students on Saturday spotted the flags displayed on the east side of the Rockwall-Heath High School, Mayor Jeremiah McClure and the Heath Department of Public Safety announced.

Nazi Swastika

Texas Floods Reveal Ancient Dinosaur Footprints

A paleontologist said the footprints were left by carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus, and are approximately 110 to 115 million years old.

Dinosaur tracks revealed after floods.

US Army soldier accused of attempting to share tank information with Russia

An active duty soldier in Texas is facing two federal charges accusing him of attempting to transmit national defense information and export controlled technical data without a license.

US Army soldier

Ghislaine Maxwell moved from Florida prison to lower-security facility

Maxwell's lawyer, David Markus, confirmed she was moved but said he had no other comment. Spokespeople for the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Ghislaine Maxwell sits at the defense table during a hearing to discuss which expert witnesses will be able to testify at Maxwell's upcoming sex crimes trial in New York, US, in this courtroom sketch on November 10, 2021.

Why more companies are moving to Florida and Texas - And what business owners should know


Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans

Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.

 US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott participate in a roundtable with first responders and local officials, at Hill Country Youth Center, in Kerrville, Texas, U.S., July 11, 2025.

Trump admin. officials debate FEMA efficacy after Texas floods

The Trump Administration argued that it was shifting to empower state governments to provide citizens with relief, but climate experts say that would be harmful.

 A person watches as machinery is used to clear debris along the banks of the Guadalupe River after catastrophic floods in Center Point, Texas, U.S., July 11, 2025.

Trump arrives in Texas to survey flood damage as questions over response swirl

"It's a horrible thing," Trump told reporters as he departed the White House. "Nobody can even believe it, such a thing - that much water that fast."

 U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump shake hands with Kerrville police officers, as they visit a scene of devastation along the banks of the Guadalupe River, after catastrophic floods, in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 11, 2025.

Most of Camp Mystic's youngest campers lost in Texas floods - CNN

Bubble Inn, the cabin that hosted girls aged from 8 to 10, was the cabin that lost the most campers out of the 27 people killed at Camp Mystic.

 Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.