Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas
The Texas Tribune A costly proposed national certification exam for psychologists has been scrapped for now after Texas’s licensing authority led…
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Beyoncé, whose ‘Freedom’ is Harris’ campaign anthem, is expected at Democrat’s Texas rally on Friday
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris,…
Continue Reading No. 8 LSU and No. 14 Texas A&M meet as SEC’s last undefeated teams Saturday
No. 8 LSU (6-1, 3-0 SEC) at No. 14 Texas A&M (6-1, 4-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) BetMGM College Sports Odds: Texas A&M by 2 1/2. Series…
Continue Reading West Texas city bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match sex assigned at birth
The Texas Tribune ODESSA, Texas (AP) — The Odessa City Council on Tuesday banned transgender people from using restrooms outside of the sex…
Continue Reading AP sources: Beyoncé, whose song ‘Freedom’ is Harris campaign anthem, is expected to be at Harris’ Houston rally Friday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AP sources: Beyoncé, whose song ‘Freedom’ is Harris campaign anthem, is expected to be at Harris’ Houston…
Continue Reading South Dakota committee endorses age verification requirement for porn sites
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative committee in South Dakota has endorsed a proposal requiring age verification before residents can access…
Continue Reading No. 22 SMU looks to stay unbeaten in ACC play with visit to Duke in key league matchup
No. 22 SMU (6-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Duke (6-1, 2-1), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: SMU by 11. Series…
Continue Reading WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a…
Continue Reading Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets’ win
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — LaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two…
Continue Reading Ball has 34 points and 11 assists in return from ankle injury to lead Hornets over Rockets 110-105
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 34 points and 11 assists in his return from an ankle injury and Grant Williams made a go-ahead…
Continue Reading Ron Ely, TV’s ‘Tarzan’ in the 1960s, dies at 86
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Ely, the tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series…
Continue Reading Ron Ely, television’s ‘Tarzan’ in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ron Ely, television’s ‘Tarzan’ in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family…
Continue Reading Tesla posts surprise $2.17 billion third-quarter profit, up 17.3% from a year ago
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s third-quarter net income rose 17.3% compared with a year ago on stronger electric vehicle sales, and an…
Continue Reading Tesla posts surprise $2.17 billion third-quarter profit, up 17.3% from a year ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tesla posts surprise $2.17 billion third-quarter profit, up 17.3% from a year…
Continue Reading Big 12 hoops coaches steeling themselves for travel schedules stretching across four time zones
AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Utah basketball coach Craig Smith was talking to his director of operations this week about travel…
Continue Reading Big 12 coaches understand Tony Bennett’s decision to retire as college hoops landscape changes
AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are only six coaches left in men’s Division I basketball that know how it feels to raise a…
Continue Reading Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is at risk of misallocating nearly $1 billion in lead pipe replacement…
Continue Reading Coaches will never stop disputing penalties they don’t like even if that L is going to stand
AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has disagreed with scores of penalties over his 17 seasons in charge. Complained…
Continue Reading Texans sign linebacker Devin White, a Pro Bowler for Tampa Bay in 2021
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Linebacker Devin White, who made the Pro Bowl in 2021, signed with the Houston Texans on Wednesday. White signed a…
Continue Reading Delta-8 hemp and Texas medical marijuana industries to face off in the upcoming legislative session
The Texas Tribune Jack Stinnett got life-changing news in 2020 when he learned the lump that appeared on the side of his neck was tongue and mouth…
Continue Reading SEC quarterbacks fade from Heisman front-runners to Heisman afterthoughts during league play
AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Southeastern Conference quarterbacks may have played themselves out of the Heisman Trophy race for now.…
Continue Reading Harris ad shows a Texas woman who lost baby and nearly died from sepsis amid strict abortion ban
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new series of Kamala Harris campaign ads seek to highlight increasingly perilous medical care for women since…
Continue Reading Carbon removal industry calls on U.S. government for regulation in new industry report
Associated Press The unregulated carbon dioxide removal industry is calling on the U.S. government to implement standards and regulations to boost…
Continue Reading Louisiana Tech rallies to beat UTEP 14-10 for its 11th series victory in the last 12 matchups
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Evan Bullock threw for 248 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown to Solo Lewis, as Louisiana Tech beat UTEP 14-10 on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Sam Houston becomes bowl eligible in its first season following a 2-year transition to the FBS
MIAMI (AP) — Jase Bauer threw for 76 yards and rushed for 72 more in his first career start for Sam Houston, and the Bearkats held off Florida…
Continue Reading Krebs and McLeod score 83 seconds apart and Buffalo Sabres hang on in 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars
AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Peyton Krebs and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive shots 83 seconds apart in the second period, and the…
Continue Reading Despite four new teams, the Big 12 women’s basketball title could be decided by some familiar faces
AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Big 12 Conference may have lost longtime members Oklahoma and Texas and welcomed four new teams…
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Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4
HOUSTON (AP) — Four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, officials said. The…
Continue Reading Big 12 defenders lead FBS in interceptions with some hitting paydirt
AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Big 12 defenders are getting interceptions in bunches, with many getting the ultimate thrill of making it…
Continue Reading City Council candidate claims he’s George Floyd’s cousin. His family says otherwise
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Relatives of a City Council candidate in Richmond, Virginia, are casting doubt on his claim that he is a cousin of George…
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