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SpaceX’s Starship explodes in flight test, forcing airlines to divert: A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday ...
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Quick Glance: US Halts SpaceX Starship After Test Flight Explosion
- The US government has grounded SpaceX's Starship following an explosion during its test flight.
- The upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, leading to flight diversions.
- The FAA is investigating the incident while assessing reports of property damage in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- SpaceX aims to resolve the issues by next month to proceed with future launches.
Taylor Swift joined by Caitlin Clark as she watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs' playoff win
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Quick Glance: Kelce Leads Chiefs to Playoff Victory with Swift Watching
- Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown, leading to a 23-14 win over the Texans.
- Taylor Swift and WNBA star Caitlin Clark watched from the stands, cheering for the Chiefs.
- Kelce set multiple NFL records and aims to break more in upcoming games.
- The Chiefs are on track to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad: Elon Musk’s company confirmed the loss just minutes into the flight from the southern ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/01/spacex-loses-spacecraft-after-catching-rocket-booster-at-the-launch-pad.html
Quick Glance: Musk's Starship Test Flight Ends in Explosion
- The upper stage of the 'Starship' exploded during a test flight in the USA, marking a setback for SpaceX.
- Despite the failure, it was emphasized that the data collected will be used to enhance the reliability of the 'Starship'.
- A success was the recovery of the lower stage using catch arms, which had previously failed.
- The 'Starship' is the largest rocket system in space history and aims to support future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Abbott directs flags to fly at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite nat'l order for Carter - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: Texas Governor Defies Federal Order on Flags for Trump
- Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags to be flown at full staff for Donald Trump's inauguration, defying President Biden's order to lower them in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Abbott emphasized that the US flag should be displayed at full height, especially on Inauguration Day, January 20.
- Trump's inauguration occurs during a 30-day mourning period for Carter, which ends January 28, marking a potential first for flags at half-staff during a presidential inauguration.
- Trump criticized the mourning period and Democrats' reactions, claiming they do not prioritize the country's interests.
Chaos in Georgia state capitol as Republican lawmaker dragged from chamber during Brian Kemp address
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/georgia-chaos-republican-lawmaker-chamber-b2681206.html
Ken Paxton investigation could come to an end under Trump: Donald Trump and the Texas attorney general have forged a friendship over the years ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/17/trump-ken-paxton-doj-investigation/
Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker: Burrows defeated Rep. David Cook with a coalition of Republican and Democratic votes.
texastribune.org/2025/01/14/dustin-burrows-david-cook-texas-house-speaker-vote/
Greg Abbott Breaks Federal Protocol to Raise Texas Flags for Trump's Inauguration
newsweek.com/greg-abbott-raise-flags-texas-trump-inauguration-2014066
Quick Glance: Flags to be Raised for Trump's Inauguration
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that flags at the Capitol will be raised for President Donald Trump's inauguration.
- Johnson stated the flags will fly at full-staff on January 20 to celebrate the new president before returning to half-staff the following day in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Trump expressed discontent over the possibility of flags remaining at half-staff during his inauguration.
- Several Republican governors, including those from Texas and Alabama, have already confirmed that flags in their states will be raised on Inauguration Day.
Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president over DEI claim: Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/14/texas-greg-abbott-am-mark-welsh-dei/
Texas lawmakers, pastors prepare for ‘spiritual battle’: Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/15/texas-legislature-christianity-church-state-separation/
For second straight year, Texas’ CFP hopes end with excruciating loss: For the second straight season, Texas' College Football Playoff hopes ended with an ...
dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2025/01/10/deja-vu-for-second-straight-year-texas-cfp-hopes-end-with-excruciating-semifinal-loss/
Texas killer of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham takes plea deal: The Texas man accused of killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham has confessed to kidnapping and ...
nydailynews.com/2025/01/17/audrii-cunningham-killer-plea-deal-life-sentence/
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Back Texas Law Limiting Access to Pornography: The law, meant to shield minors from sexual materials on the internet by requiring ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/supreme-court-texas-law-porn.html
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Reviews Age Verification for Porn Sites
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on a Texas law requiring adults to verify their ages before accessing pornographic websites.
- Opponents argue that the law infringes on free speech and raises privacy concerns due to the requirement for personal information.
- Despite being signed into law in 2023, the legislation faced legal challenges but has since been reinstated by an appeals court.
- Many other states have adopted similar laws, with federal lawmakers expressing interest in a nationwide version.
Carnival Cruise Line passengers share their dining indulgences
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Despite Ewers' likely exit, Longhorns set up for future: Thanks to the head coach, Arch Manning and the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class, Texas is already among ...
dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2025/01/11/texas-longhorns-steve-sarkisian-quinn-ewers-arch-manning-cotton-bowl-ohio-state/
No. 2 South Carolina routs No. 5 Texas for 11th straight win - ESPN: No. 2 South Carolina rolled past No. 5 Texas 67-50 on Sunday in front of a sold-out crowd of ...
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Quick Glance: South Carolina Dominates Texas for 11th Consecutive Win
- Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points as South Carolina defeated Texas 67-50.
- Joyce Edwards contributed 10 points, extending the Gamecocks' winning streak to 11 games.
- Kyla Oldacre led Texas with 11 points and 16 rebounds, while Madison Booker managed only 7 points.
- South Carolina started strong, shooting 71% in the first half and leading 39-22 at halftime.
Mahomes, Kelce help Chiefs defeat Texans 23-14 to advance to AFC championship game
apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-score-mahomes-nfl-playoffs-67b6cca111cfa36594f8527b8758fc01
Scowling Trump echoes mugshot in his official portrait - and social media quickly slams his and Vance’s pics
the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-portrait-inauguration-reaction-picture-b2680918.html
Quick Glance: Trump Mimics Mugshot in Official Portrait
- The official portraits of Donald Trump and JD Vance sparked mockery on social media after their release.
- Trump's portrait features a scowling expression reminiscent of his mugshot from August 2023.
- Critics noted that Trump appears to have modeled his pose after his mugshot, while he markets merchandise featuring it.
- Vance's portrait also drew attention, with users criticizing his attire and overall appearance.
Greg Abbott wants to extend Texas’ DEI ban to K-12 schools: In 2023, Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/17/texas-dei-k12-schools-greg-abbott/
Opinion | Meta will move staff to Texas to counter bias. Good luck in Austin.: Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement seems largely performative.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/01/14/meta-moves-moderators-from-california-to-texas/
Report: Trump to pick Texas “border czar” to lead Border Patrol: Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/16/texas-border-patrol-czar-mike-banks/
Rudy Giuliani settles with Georgia women who won $148 million defamation judgment against him - POLITICO
politico.com/news/2025/01/16/rudy-giuliani-georgia-defamation-settlement-00198755
Quick Glance: Giuliani Settles with Georgia Women After $148M Verdict
- Rudy Giuliani reached a settlement with two Georgia women who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, allowing him to keep his property.
- The women, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, had accused Giuliani of falsely alleging election fraud against them following the 2020 election.
- The amount of compensation remains undisclosed, but Giuliani retains his residences in New York and Florida along with all personal belongings.
- Giuliani expressed satisfaction with the settlement outcome and encouraged all parties to refrain from making defamatory statements in the future.
Powerball player just misses $329 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article298805853.html
Map Shows Texas Counties Facing 'Significant Snow' From winter storm: The Lone Star State will be hit hard by an Arctic blast in the coming days.
newsweek.com/texas-lone-star-winter-storm-2017208
CBS News Jan 18
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say: Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time ...
cbsnews.com/news/bird-flu-commercial-poultry-flock-georgia/
Lewisville marks centennial. Here’s how to celebrate its birthday: The city said it was formally incorporated following a Jan. 15, 1925 election ...
dallasnews.com/news/2025/01/15/lewisville-turns-100-this-year-heres-how-to-celebrate/
An education ecosystem is being built in Elon Musk’s image. It starts in rural Texas.
kut.org/education/2025-01-13/elon-musk-ad-astra-school-education-bastrop-austin-texas
A Texas man is arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of stalking WNBA's Caitlin Clark
npr.org/2025/01/13/g-s1-42484/man-arrested-stalking-caitlin-clark
Quick Glance: Man Charged with Stalking WNBA Star Caitlin Clark
- A 55-year-old Texas man has been charged with stalking after allegedly threatening WNBA star Caitlin Clark on social media.
- Michael Lewis was arrested in Indianapolis for sending numerous threatening and sexually explicit messages to Clark.
- Investigations revealed that Lewis continued to post threatening messages even after being warned by the police.
- Clark reported feeling unsafe due to Lewis's messages, prompting her to change her public appearances.
John Ratcliffe vows to keep CIA apolitical: President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA.
texastribune.org/2025/01/15/john-ratcliffe-cia-trump/
Report: Steve Sarkisian agrees to UT extension, turns down NFL interest: Sarkisian recently led the Longhorns to their second consecutive appearance in the ...
dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2025/01/18/steve-sarkisian-texas-reportedly-agree-to-extension-after-hc-declines-nfl-interviews/
Texas governor orders state’s flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5082505-texas-governor-flags-raised-full-staff-trump-inauguration/
Texas Hurricane Harvey aid allegations forwarded to DOJ: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed its finding that Texas unfairly favored ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/16/texas-land-office-hurricane-harvey-aid-hud-discrimination/
Comptroller projects $194.6B available for 2026-2027 budget: The estimate includes $23.8 billion leftover from the current budget cycle.
texastribune.org/2025/01/13/texas-budget-revenue-estimate-biennium/
Crockett to Mace on anti-trans push: ‘Maybe start serving your constituents’: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) during a Wednesday evening appearance on MSNBC’s ...
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Quick Glance: Mace and Crockett's Heated Confrontation in Congress
- Representatives Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett engaged in a heated exchange during a congressional hearing, culminating in Mace challenging Crockett to 'take it outside.'
- The debate focused on civil and transgender rights, with Crockett criticizing Mace's rhetoric towards transgender individuals.
- Maxwell Frost attempted to defend Crockett, while Chairman James Comer ruled that Mace's comments did not constitute a call for violence.
- Both representatives took to social media to express their perspectives, with Mace clarifying that her invitation was not intended as a fight, and Crockett labeling her as 'attention-seeking.'
5th Circuit rules DACA is unlawful, but limits its ruling to Texas: A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that found protections for ...
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Powerball player wins $1 million prize. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article298637658.html
Four Powerball players miss $268 million jackpot in Texas — but still win big
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article298447303.html
Southwest Pilot Is Removed From Flight and Charged With D.U.I.: The pilot, David Paul Allsop, was taken off a flight to Chicago at the airport in Savannah, Ga. ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/southwest-airlines-pilot-arrested-dui-georgia.html
Quick Glance: US Lawsuit Targets Southwest Airlines for Delays
- The Biden administration has sued Southwest Airlines for operating chronically delayed flights.
- The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking maximum civil penalties and has fined Frontier Airlines for similar issues.
- Southwest defends its performance, noting a strong track record since 2009.
- JetBlue Airways has also faced penalties for operating chronically delayed flights.
SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean
apnews.com/article/spacex-starship-elon-musk-launch-accident-e69d04467e2def65d2bc6b0e9645d715
'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas: “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the ...
apnews.com/article/lorne-michaels-career-archive-snl-texas-university-665489ca7f43c39820db3f90bc33b6c9
Texas attorney general sues feds to halt methane rules: The rule fines certain oil and gas facilities that exceed federal limits for methane emissions.
texastribune.org/2025/01/16/texas-ken-paxton-lawsuit-methane-rule-biden/
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Giuliani found in contempt of court for continuing to defame Freeman, Moss: A federal judge on Friday found former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in contempt of ...
msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/rudy-giuliani-contempt-court-defame-ruby-freeman-shaye-moss-rcna187043
Fort Worth got its first H-E-B store in 2024. Now, Dallas is finally getting one, too.
star-telegram.com/news/business/fort-worth/article298647953.html
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JCPenney is trying to reinvent itself again. Will it work this time?: The new company is looking to get stronger with scale as it leverages complementary ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2025/01/17/jcpenney-is-trying-to-reinvent-itself-again-will-it-work-this-time/
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch: Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
bbc.com/news/articles/cwy77x09y0po
Texas has a big water problem one lawmaker hopes to solve: Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/16/texas-water-legislation-charles-perry-supply-infrastructure/
Sandy Hook families reach settlement over Alex Jones' bankruptcy: Families who have sued Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre have ...
reuters.com/legal/sandy-hook-families-reach-settlement-over-alex-jones-bankruptcy-2025-01-13/
A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
pressdemocrat.com/article/trending/a-judge-in-texas-rules-3-other-states-can-challenge-access-to-abortion-pill/
Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work: The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/solar-farms-booming-us-putting-thousands-hungry-sheep-117844705
One of Texas' most popular state parks will double in size: Enchanted Rock, considered a Texas Hill Country treasure, is expanding.
dallasnews.com/news/texas/2025/01/14/one-of-texas-most-popular-state-parks-to-double-in-size-following-adjacent-land-purchase/
Abbott appoints Shawn Thierry to juvenile justice board: Thierry became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/13/shawn-thierry-greg-abbott-juvenile-justice-board/
These U.S. Cities Are Economic Superstars: Two Southern cities – one large, one small – top the lists of 'best-performing' areas in the U.S. ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/the-best-performing-american-cities
Gonzalez, Cuellar of Texas vote for anti-trans athlete bill: Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/14/texas-vicente-gonzalez-henry-cuellar-anti-trans-sports-bill/
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany welcome baby No. 3
cnn.com/2025/01/14/sport/patrick-mahomes-brittany-baby-daughter-intl-spt/
Mapping the hottest U.S. year on record: A staggering 17 states set annual temperature records.
axios.com/2025/01/15/hottest-year-2024-united-states
How Trump could supercharge the deportation pipeline: The new administration could use the existing system of federal agents, local police and jails to funnel ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/17/texas-mass-deportations-trump/
North Texas could see three days of frigid cold starting Sunday: Low temperatures could hit the teens, the National Weather Service said.
dallasnews.com/news/weather/2025/01/19/weather-forecast-north-texas-could-see-three-days-of-bone-chilling-cold-starting-sunday/
House Democrats hope to benefit after supporting speaker: The Democrats’ short list of possible benefits: A leader who learned to keep promises ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/17/texas-house-speaker-democrats-dustin-burrows/
81-year-old substitute teacher caught watching porn in classroom, Texas cops say: An 81-year-old substitute teacher at Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas ...
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article298448223.html
Paid articlePaywall Ousted Texas Rep. Steve Allison goes down swinging: Allison lost his primary last year, after being targeted by his party over his vote to kill school vouchers.
texastribune.org/2025/01/08/texas-house-steve-allison-republican/
Iconic Folk Singer From Peter, Paul and Mary Dies at 86: The singer-songwriter was known for both his music and his activism.
thedailybeast.com/peter-yarrow-of-folk-group-peter-paul-and-mary-dies-at-86/
Quick Glance: GOP Expulsion and Tragedies in Sports and Life
- Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan was expelled from the GOP after endorsing Kamala Harris.
- Barstool Sports employee Jonathan Stanko passed away at age 32 after battling cancer.
- Allison Holker discovered drugs in her late husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's closet while preparing for his funeral.
- Peter Yarrow, a member of the iconic folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died at 86 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
H-E-B eyes first namesake supermarket in Dallas: H-E-B purchased property in Dallas, and the company will work closely with neighbors and city officials on ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2025/01/16/h-e-b-eyes-first-namesake-supermarket-in-dallas/
Business bankruptcies skyrocket in D-FW region: For the fifth consecutive year, more companies filed for bankruptcy in Texas last year than any other state in ...
dallasnews.com/business/2025/01/20/texas-business-bankruptcies-skyrocket-in-d-fw-decline-slightly-in-houston/
Timid shelter dog is still forgiving after a life of trauma. She needs a home to heal
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article298673733.html
Fort Worth inching closer to 1 million residents: The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/16/fort-worth-austin-population-growth/
Here is where H-E-B is coming next in North Texas: H-E-B has now announced new stores to eight in Dallas-Fort Worth, along with a dozen stores that have opened ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2025/01/16/here-is-where-h-e-b-is-coming-next-in-north-texas-and-a-map-of-future-supermarket-sites/
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-georgia-chicken-commercial-flock-a5bcad4662d4cf60212f6acb4a55d2ad
Texas asked to share health care workers with other states: Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/16/texas-health-license-compact-proposal/
This nearly $17M Fort Worth mansion might be catching the eyes of celebs: A newly-built Fort Worth mansion that’s attracted the eyes of celebrities was the most ...
dallasnews.com/business/2025/01/15/this-nearly-17m-fort-worth-mansion-might-be-catching-the-eyes-of-celebs/
Texas should close some prisons, Sunset Commission says: A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/15/texas-sunset-commission-prisons-jails-tdcj/
Texans' Kris Boyd gets penalized and then shoves his coach on first play vs. Chiefs
apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-kris-boyd-23137058a01f4e4d956656cc9c289b97
SCOTUS Won’t Hear the Real Reason Porn Age-Verification Laws Are Spreading: Conservatives have been caught admitting that age-verification laws are pretext to ...
theintercept.com/2025/01/15/supreme-court-porn-age-verification/
Texas House elects new speaker in blow to far-right wing: The Texas House on Tuesday elected state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) to lead the chamber in a blow to the ...
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Ted Cruz defends Trump’s pitch to acquire Greenland: Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/09/ted-cruz-greenland-donald-trump/
Texas wildflower proposed for endangered species protection: Only seven native populations remain in Texas, all in the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas.
texastribune.org/2025/01/17/texas-big-red-sage-endangered-species-act/
SpaceX launches seventh Starship in mock satellite deployment test: SpaceX on Thursday launched its biggest Starship prototype rocket yet in a seventh test ...
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The Best Big Cities for High-Tech: High-tech industries are an economic engine in these large metro areas.
usnews.com/news/national-news/slideshows/high-tech-is-having-a-big-impact-in-these-12-cities
Newly discovered poems show Virginia Woolf as a fun aunt: A researcher — who was looking for something else — stumbled onto two poems by Virginia Woolf ...
npr.org/2025/01/17/nx-s1-5260964/virginia-woolf-poems-niece-nephew
Texas Supreme Court hears El Paso migrant shelter case: Justices on Monday heard arguments from Annunciation House, which is fighting to stay open ...
texastribune.org/2025/01/13/texas-annunciation-house-migrant-shelter-paxton-lawsuit-supreme-court/
Property owned by one of the first female ranch owners in Texas is for sale. See it
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