The Guardian
Democrats Smell Blood in the Water as Ken Paxton Wanders Into a Senate Race
Democrats think Ken Paxton's baggage might actually help them win the Senate, which says a lot about both Paxton and the current political climate.
2026-05-30
The Guardian
2026-05-29
Ars Technica
New Data Shows Measles Is More Than 'Just a Rash,' Which We Already Knew
Study confirms measles is not 'just a rash' - 20% hospitalized, with pneumonia, dehydration, and a dead child. Who could have predicted?
TechCrunch
Waymo Has Nearly 600 Autonomous Cars in Texas; Tesla Has 42 and a Dream
Waymo registers 577 autonomous vehicles in Texas, trouncing Tesla's 42, proving that having a robotaxi service and actually having robotaxis are two very different things.
2026-05-28
The Guardian
Texas Priest's Trial Reveals He Had a Child With a Congregant, Because of Course He Did
A Texas priest's trial reveals he fathered a child with a congregant, because spiritual direction apparently means something different to him.
2026-05-27
The Guardian
Trump's Iron Grip on GOP Looks Unbreakable; Country's Feelings on That Are Mixed
Ken Paxton crushes a sitting senator in a primary, Trump celebrates, and Democrats start licking their chops at the prospect of flipping Texas blue.
The Guardian
Texas Incumbent Learns That Gerrymandering Giveth and Gerrymandering Taketh Away
Republican gerrymandering claims another Democratic scalp as veteran congressman Al Green loses his seat to freshman Christian Menefee in a runoff that was basically rigged from the start.
2026-05-25
The Guardian
Texas Police Rescue Baby From Flooded Car, Remind Everyone That Water Is Surprisingly Dangerous
Texas first responders fish a baby out of a flooded car, reminding everyone that water is not a road and barricades exist for a reason.
2026-05-23
Grist
Texas Sun Finally Outshines Coal, Proving That Even Deep-Red States Can Have Nice Things
Solar power overtakes coal on the Texas grid for the first time ever, proving that even the sun can outshine a fossil fuel that's been coasting on reputation.
ScienceDaily
Everything Really Is Bigger in Texas: Scientists Discover 43-Foot Sea Monster Tylosaurus rex
Paleontologists confirm Texas mosasaur was 43 feet of serrated teeth and bad attitude, proving everything - including ancient sea monsters - is bigger in the Lone Star State.
2026-05-19
Inside Climate News
Corpus Christi Says Data Centers, Not Just Thirst, Driving Fight Over Emergency Water Supply
Corpus Christi is building a pipeline before it has permits to drill for emergency water, and city leaders suspect a secret data center plan is why the tiny town of Sinton is blocking the project.
2026-05-17
Grist
Chevron Asks Texas for a School District Tax Break to Build a Gas Plant for Microsoft's Data Center, Because of Course
Chevron wants a $227 million tax break from Texas schools to build a gas plant for Microsoft's data center, because nothing says 'good neighbor' like asking for a handout while emitting more CO2 than Jamaica.
2026-05-03
Pitchfork
Texas Executes James Broadnax Despite Pleas From Rappers and a Belated Confession
Texas executes James Broadnax despite last-minute pleas from Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Killer Mike over rap lyrics used in sentencing.
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