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As the Pentagon rolls out tougher fitness standards and punishments for troops who fall short, some advocates are critic...
01/07/2026

As the Pentagon rolls out tougher fitness standards and punishments for troops who fall short, some advocates are criticizing approaches that emphasize discipline over support.

As the Pentagon rolls out tougher fitness standards and punishments for troops who fall short, some advocates are criticizing approaches that emphasize discipline over support.

Texas has always been more than a place. It’s a memory, a voice, a photograph tucked into a drawer, a story shared acros...
01/07/2026

Texas has always been more than a place. It’s a memory, a voice, a photograph tucked into a drawer, a story shared across a kitchen table over coffee and donuts and pan dulce. For well over a decade now, “Traces of Texas” has been quietly, and sometimes with surprising virality, reminding us of that truth.

W.F. Strong reflects on the page that has grown to be a collective archive of Texans past and present.

"For many Venezuelans, we are split inside. On one side, we have joy and there’s a cause for celebration for the regime ...
01/07/2026

"For many Venezuelans, we are split inside. On one side, we have joy and there’s a cause for celebration for the regime – or for at least Maduro and Celia Flores – to have been taken out of the country. But on the other hand, most Venezuelans understand that this is not for free."

"Freedom is a Feast" author Alejandro Puyana reached out to the Talk of Texas to share his thoughts about the complex emotions many Venezuelans are dealing with right now.

The trial of a former Uvalde school district police officer accused of child endangerment in the Robb Elementary shootin...
01/07/2026

The trial of a former Uvalde school district police officer accused of child endangerment in the Robb Elementary shooting took an unexpected turn Tuesday after testimony from a teacher prompted defense objections and halted proceedings for the day.

The trial of a former Uvalde school district police officer accused of child endangerment in the Robb Elementary shooting took an unexpected turn Tuesday after testimony from a teacher prompted defense objections and halted proceedings for the day.

From barbecue joints and border foodways to holiday debates and hometown traditions, these stories reflect how Texans ga...
01/07/2026

From barbecue joints and border foodways to holiday debates and hometown traditions, these stories reflect how Texans gather, celebrate, and even argue – often over a plate.

Since many of us ate too much for the holidays, this final installment of our 10th birthday roundups is all about food.

From Betty Boop to “The Maltese Falcon,” the new year brings a wealth of new works into the public domain.
01/07/2026

From Betty Boop to “The Maltese Falcon,” the new year brings a wealth of new works into the public domain.

From Betty Boop to "The Maltese Falcon," the new year brings a wealth of new works into the public domain.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and Austin state Rep. James Talarico are the two leading candidates in the Democrat...
01/06/2026

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and Austin state Rep. James Talarico are the two leading candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Republican incumbent John Cornyn.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and Austin state Rep. James Talarico are the two leading candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Republican incumbent John Cornyn.

In opening statements Tuesday morning, Special Prosecutor Bill Turner told jurors that Gonzales was a highly trained, 10...
01/06/2026

In opening statements Tuesday morning, Special Prosecutor Bill Turner told jurors that Gonzales was a highly trained, 10-year law enforcement veteran who failed to take action after the shooter crashed his vehicle and began firing. The defense countered by focusing on the timeline of events and arguing that Gonzales was not assigned to Robb Elementary School at the time of the shooting.

In opening statements Tuesday morning, Special Prosecutor Bill Turner told jurors that Gonzales was a highly trained, 10-year law enforcement veteran who failed to take action after the shooter crashed his vehicle and began firing. The defense countered by focusing on the timeline of events and argu...

The Dallas-area appeals court reversed a fentanyl dealing conviction because there’s no evidence the jury had 12 people....
01/06/2026

The Dallas-area appeals court reversed a fentanyl dealing conviction because there’s no evidence the jury had 12 people. There’s also no evidence of when or why the case was assigned to another judge.

The Dallas-area appeals court reversed a fentanyl dealing conviction because there's no evidence the jury had 12 people. There's also no evidence of when or why the case was assigned to another judge.

The tallies a group of local birders kept Dec. 16 were part of a wider, ongoing effort to get a census count on bird spe...
01/06/2026

The tallies a group of local birders kept Dec. 16 were part of a wider, ongoing effort to get a census count on bird species around the country through the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count.

The tallies a group of local birders kept Dec. 16 were part of a wider, ongoing effort to get a census count on bird species around the country through the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count.

After a decade in nursing, Tandiwe Kone needed an outlet from the daily stresses of work. She discovered that outlet on ...
01/06/2026

After a decade in nursing, Tandiwe Kone needed an outlet from the daily stresses of work. She discovered that outlet on the improv stage, where she grew her identity and reignited her passion for nursing.

After a decade in nursing, Tandiwe Kone needed an outlet from the daily stresses of work. She discovered that outlet on the improv stage, where she grew her identity and reignited her passion for nursing.

Texas is one of the world’s energy hubs, so what’s happening in Venezuela right now could have huge ripple effects close...
01/06/2026

Texas is one of the world’s energy hubs, so what’s happening in Venezuela right now could have huge ripple effects closer to home.

Markets thus far have shown a muted response amid uncertainty over a still-developing situation.

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