Texas Division of Emergency Management Announces New Assistant Chief for TDEM Region 8

AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today the selection of Paul Gunnels as Assistant Chief for TDEM Region 8 (Central Texas). This area of the state covers 30 counties. “In this role, Assistant Chief Gunnels...

Texans Reacts Survey Week 9

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.Heading into Week 9, we...

Texas rural hospitals await the budget cut storm

Ten years ago, inside Stamford’s small rural hospital, medical technology and equipment would beep and buzz alongside the sounds of rustling paper. Healthcare workers were kept busy while tending to patients. Today, the building is silent. The...

Researchers 'amazed' as new study found Covid vaccine can fight two types of cancer

03:54 ET, 31 Oct 2025 The Covid jab has been linked to fighting two types of cancer(Image: Getty) According to a groundbreaking study published this week, Covid vaccines could aid in the battle against cancer. The journal Nature has disclosed that...

Science Chron 3I/ATLAS's strange behavior challenges what astronomers know about comets

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has just made its closest pass to the Sun, and it's brighter than scientists expected. Spacecraft monitoring the Sun captured a dramatic surge in brightness as the comet plunged toward perihelion, its nearest point...

Science Experiments from the Afterlife

Sibyl Bucheli (front left) explores how insect and microbe communities change over time during the process of decomposition. Sibyl Bucheli Not long after arriving at Sam Houston State University in 2007, entomologist and micromoth expert Sibyl...

Texas elections over statewide propositions: What’s on the ballot?

By Juliana Vasquez | Staff Writer As statewide elections approach with Election Day on Nov. 4, Texan voters might need a reminder of what to expect on the ballot. This election is over 17 proposed constitutional amendments. The proposed amendments...

Scientist turns snail mucus to breakthrough for arthritis treatment

A Nigerian scientist, Dr. Victor Ayobami Ajisafe, has developed an innovative biomaterial made from snail mucus that could transform the treatment of cartilage damage and arthritis. His groundbreaking research, conducted during his PhD and now...

Officials outline Union County reassessment plan at first public meeting

MILTON — More than 17,000 properties in Union County will be reassessed between now and fall 2026 by Tyler Technologies. On Monday, Mary Noldy, the Mid-Atlantic regional manager for the Texas-based reassessment company, and Ryan Zuck, the senior...

Texas high school student plans to join UAPB women’s soccer team in 2026

Cedar Hill (Texas) High School senior McKinlee Butler has a chance to make an immediate impact for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's soccer team when she arrives on campus next summer. "I chose UAPB based on Coach Emanuel Stephens...

League of Women Voters of Wichita Falls shares last-minute tips ahead of Election Day

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Election Day is near and the League of Women Voters of Wichita Falls is helping Texans to prepare for their trip to the polls. From reviewing all 17 state propositions to ensuring you have a valid photo ID, the League...

Puerto Rico at a Strategic Crossroads: Our Moment to Rise Before Falling into Recession

Challenges, Reforms, and a $35 Billion Opportunity: From Fragile Recovery to Strategic Inflection Puerto Rico faces a pivotal moment. After a period of recovery fueled by reconstruction, pandemic aid, and federal support, its economy now rests at...

Texas Faces Challenges In Zombie Apocalypse Readiness

If you're like me then you have, at one time or another, tried to figure out if you could survive a zombie apocalypse. Maybe I watch too many movies and zombie shows, but when the thought crosses my mind, I'd like to think I could survive in a...

A roundtable discusses the links between plastics manufacturing, fossil fuels, and public health

While the pursuit of low-carbon construction continues to redefine architectural practice, growing attention is now focused on the health impacts of toxic, petrochemical-based building materials. One informal working group consisting of...

Texas lawsuit accuses Tylenol manufacturers of hiding autism risk from pregnant women

News 'These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets,' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared. AUSTIN, Texas (LifeSiteNews) – Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his...

Houston Texans Hold Three Top-45 Picks in 2026 NFL Draft

The final NFL Draft order is a ways away from being finalized, but it’s hard not to recognize the potential that lies in the Texans 2026 draft class. Thanks to the Laremy Tunsil trade with the Washington Commanders, Houston holds an extra second...

Amazon's Massive $68 Million Program Will Pay Your PhD Tuition — Here's What You Need to Know

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Program: Amazon launched its AI PhD Fellowship program with $68 million in funding over two years, supporting more than 100 doctoral students at nine elite universities researching machine learning, computer vision, and...

Texas-set ‘King of the Hill’ renewed for two more seasons on Hulu

The Dallas Cowboys-loving, George W. Bush-ambivalent, retired propane salesman Hank Hill won’t be leaving Texas anytime soon. King of the Hill has been renewed for two more seasons, the 16th and 17th of the animated TV show that now streams on...

"We're Seeing Demand Explode": UAE, US Sign AI And Energy Pact As Microsoft To Invest $7.9B On Infrastructure

The UAE and United States have agreed to work together to 'accelerate collaboration' on energy and artificial intelligence. According to The National; Under the agreement, the UAE and the US will work together on increase advanced industrial...

Science Lab: Nothing 'absolute' about Cowboys playoff odds

(Editor's note: The content provided is based on opinions and/or perspective of the DallasCowboys.com editorial staff and not the Cowboys football staff or organization.) FRISCO, Texas — OK, let's make this one quick, shall we? Normally, I'd...