North Texas neighbors complain of sudden onset of spotty cellphone service

A group of West Plano neighbors said they’re experiencing inconsistent cellphone coverage. They said they often have to leave their homes and drive out of their neighborhood to make a call. The neighbors tell NBC 5 Responds that the problems began...

VA North Texas Health Care System nationally recognized for its...

The American Heart Association presents outpatient program achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring patients have access to best practices that reduce risk of heart disease and stroke DALLAS – VA North Texas has received three American...

Texas school district yanks YA Holocaust novel ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ after using AI to detect ‘DEI content’

Jane Yolen and her most famous book, “The Devil’s Arithmetic.” Courtesy of Jason Stemple and Penguin Random House By Andrew Lapin October 3, 2025 Sign up for Forwarding the News, our essential morning briefing with trusted, nonpartisan news and...

AAOMS honors accomplishments in research, education and service at 2025 Annual Meeting

Ceremony recognizes exemplary contributions to the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) celebrated the achievements of more than...

When Pseudo-Science Kills: The Human Cost of Vaccine Denial

The COVID-19 pandemic not only left a trail of victims and health crises, but also sowed the seeds of the disinformation that we’re now reaping in the form of outbreaks of preventable diseases. Measles, eradicated in the United States in 2000, has...

New Texas A&M faculty hired to advance ecological science

The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has welcomed three new faculty members to its Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology. Each brings distinct expertise to strengthen the department’s teaching, research and outreach in...

Texas SB 140 Under Scrutiny

Readers may recall a recent piece in which we discussed Texas Senate Bill 140 (“SB 140”), which resulted in sweeping amendments to Texas’ mini-Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Readers familiar with that piece may also recall our...

TI DLP® technology delivers high-precision digital lithography for advanced packaging  

Texas Instruments is enhancing the next generation of digital lithography with the introduction of the DLP991UUV digital micromirror device (DMD), the company’s highest resolution direct imaging solution to date. With 8.9 million pixels,...

Revision: How David Barton’s Christian Pseudo-History Could Shape Texas Classrooms

Republican activist David Barton speaks before testifying before the Texas State Board of Education in 2009. / Photo by Harry Cabluck, Associated Press The fight over Barton’s appointment is ultimately about more than one man. It is about whether...

Texas A&M-Central Texas welcomes first female leader of its Army ROTC program

Long before she was a major in the U.S. Army, well before she could conceive the direction her life would take her, Azucena Avalos Towne, 36, was proving her mettle without even knowing it. The youngest of five children, she grew up in San...

Women’s Soccer Set for Massive Home Match against No. 21 Science & Arts

Via Mid-America Christian University, 12m ago OKLAHOMA CITY – MACU Women’s Soccer returns home for its first conference game at the Dill Soccer Field to play host to No. 21 Science & Arts, as the Evangels are looking for revenge to last season’s...

Six Flags Fiesta Texas offering plethora of fall activities, from Oktoberfest fun to terrifying haunts

Terrors lurk around every corner at Fiesta Texas’ Fright Fest. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Fiesta Texa The term “family friendly” means different things to different people. Around this time of year in San Antonio, some want to relax and leisurely...

Texas ranks 3rd in new business ranking

(The Center Square) – Unlike other rankings where Texas consistently ranks first, and has for decades, a new ranking lists Texas the third best for doing business. Area Development’s annual Top States for Doing Business survey ranks Texas third...

US Navy exploring seawater-to-jet fuel conversion technology

The US Navy is funding research into a new science project that at first glance sounds almost alchemical: turning jet fuel into seawater. That may seem like science fiction, but the Pentagon’s naval research lab thinks shipboard fuel synthesis...

Car insurance rates in Houston October 2025

The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly...

Podcast: Jungle Fumble - The Ecuador Lawsuit Against Texaco/Chevron

Environmental consultant Dave Russell recounts his involvement in the Ecuador lawsuit against Texaco/Chevron over Amazon rainforest contamination. Hired in 2003 to assess cleanup costs, Russell produced a $6.1 billion estimate based on unverified...

Car insurance rates in Texarkana October 2025

The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly...

Car insurance rates in Longview, Texas October 2025

The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly...

Canaan and Soluna Partner to Power Bitcoin Mining with Renewable Wind Energy in Texas

Cryptocurrency miner Canaan Inc. and renewable-powered data center developer Soluna Holdings have come to an agreement on connecting Bitcoin mining to co-located wind power in Texas. Soluna and Canaan have announced a strategic hosting agreement...

University launches graduate coursework, research program in quantum science

A new program will allow graduate and doctoral students to get a leg up in the world of quantum science and technology, according to a Sept. 15 news release by the Cockrell School of Engineering. The program, called Quantum Cross-platform Advanced...