Texas Standard

240 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Stan Biderman Calls for Secular Resistance Against Religious Fundamentalism in New Book · Author Stan Biderman argues in his new book that secularists must organize to stop religious fundamentalism from imposing laws over the Constitution.
• Diabetes survivor 'Sirena' inspires others through water fitness · Anabel Ledezma, a diabetes survivor, now leads free aqua aerobics classes to inspire health.
• Barbecue Expert Jess Pryles Releases Meat Encyclopedia Cookbook · Jess Pryles launches 'Prime Cuts,' a comprehensive guide to meat science and cooking for all skill levels.
• Texas Program Aims to Provide High School Opportunities for RGV Dropouts · A new adult charter high school system in the Rio Grande Valley targets high school dropouts to improve local economic outcomes.
• PossAble Dream Helps RGV Adults Earn Diplomas and Certifications · PossAble Dream Adult High School helps adults in the Rio Grande Valley earn diplomas and industry certifications to improve their economic prospects.
• Texas Highways Magazine Highlights El Paso's Unique Border Identity · Guest editor Roberto Andrade Franco showcases El Paso in Texas Highways October issue.
• Supreme Court Term Begins Amid Low Approval Ratings and Key Cases · The US Supreme Court starts a new term with low approval ratings and several high-profile cases on the docket.
• Texas doctors campaign to educate patients on abortion emergency rights · Texas physicians and advocates push to ensure women and doctors know their rights under the Life of the Mother Act
• Brandon Herrera faces scrutiny over remarks in Texas CD-23 congressional race · Republican Brandon Herrera's online comments draw scrutiny in Texas 23rd District election.
• US Supreme Court Reconvenes in October 2026 with New Docket · The US Supreme Court is set to reconvene on the first Monday of October 2026 with an unknown docket.
• Judge Halts Big Bend Border Wall Construction and Federal Waivers · U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone ordered an immediate stop to border wall construction in the Big Bend region.
• Texas Library Study Finds $5 Economic Return on Every Dollar Spent · A Texas study reveals that every dollar invested in public libraries generates nearly $5 in statewide economic activity.
• Texas Governor Abbott Intensifies Attacks on Challenger Hinojosa as Race Tightens · Governor Abbott ramps up attacks on Gina Hinojosa as Texas governor's race tightens and polls show Democratic momentum.
• 70-foot rope ladder from cargo ship washes ashore in Texas · A 70-foot rope ladder from a large cargo ship was found washed ashore in Texas.
• Podcast Host Questions If Taco Bell Stole Taco Recipe · Podcast host Mando Rayo questions if Taco Bell stole the taco recipe from Mitla Cafe.
• Texas Advocacy Group Halts New Youth Prisons Amid Lockdowns · Texas Civil Rights Project demands cancellation of new youth prison construction due to unsafe lockdown conditions.
• Lightship AE.1 Solar EV Travel Trailer Demonstrated In Austin · Lightship AE.1 electric trailer runs on solar and batteries for up to one week off-grid.
• Texas TEFA program boosts special needs funding but faces private school shortages · Texas education savings accounts help special needs families, yet many cannot find accepting private schools.
• Austin Police Reject AI Report Tool After Public Pushback · Hays County commissioners denied funding for an AI tool that drafts police reports from body camera footage.
• Houston Voters Decide on Marijuana Enforcement Priorities · Houston voters will decide on a proposal to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana possession cases.
• Texas Arrests Suspect in Credible Capitol Attack Plot · Texas DPS arrested Benny Caldera Jr. in a credible plot to attack the Texas Capitol on October 1.
• Leaked Audio: Ken Paxton Blames GOP Convention for Poll Drop · Leaked audio reveals Ken Paxton claims the GOP convention hurt his polling numbers.
• Texas Lawmakers Scrutinize Barbers Hill ISD's $200 Million Education Foundation · Texas lawmakers question Barbers Hill ISD's foundation strategy amid concerns over conflicts of interest and tax avoidance.
• Toadies release most personal album yet as frontman discusses mental health · Toadies frontman Vaden Todd Lewis says the band's new album 'The Charmer' is their most personal record yet.
• Texas Freedom Roots Traced to Scotch-Irish Ancestors · Texas political culture's obsession with freedom stems from the anti-government history of Scotch-Irish ancestors.
• Texas voter registration backlog prompts status checks before October deadline · Texas faces unprocessed voter registrations; residents urged to verify status before Oct 5 deadline.
• Drought-tolerant sorghum could become a U.S. pantry staple · Sorghum, a drought-resistant grain, is gaining interest as American farmers seek water-saving crops and consumers look for new staples.
• Paxton-Talarico Texas Senate race on track for record $440M campaign spending · 2026 Texas Senate contest will double prior state campaign spending records.
• The Toadies Release First New Album in Nearly a Decade · The Fort Worth band The Toadies release their first full-length album in nearly a decade.
• Trump administration memo weakens Endangered Species Act protections · A new Trump administration memo reinterprets the Endangered Species Act to weaken protections for endangered species.