University leaders declined to give a reason. Abortion opponents said the discussion would have promoted illegal activity, something advocates deny.
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
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2026 Texas Elections
How to spot AI-generated images and online content during the 2026 primary elections
Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.
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2026 Texas Elections
Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO
Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.
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GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton
All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.
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State Government
Texas AG Ken Paxton files second suit targeting Muslim housing project in North Texas
Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
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TribCast
TribCast: The El Paso airspace fiasco
In this week’s episode, our host talks with Robert Moore, CEO of El Paso Matters, about the federal government briefly pausing air travel into El Paso. What does it say about the federal government, border security and the lives of El Pasoans?
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2026 Texas Elections
Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary
The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
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2026 Texas Elections
Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview
The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.
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2026 Texas Elections
Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.
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Energy
Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors
The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology.
