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The company is called Bookmarked, and it has pitched itself as an antivirus for libraries, offering to flag potentially ...
12/04/2025

The company is called Bookmarked, and it has pitched itself as an antivirus for libraries, offering to flag potentially problematic material from thousands of titles.

Bookmarked, based in North Texas, advertises itself as “antivirus for libraries.”

The lesser prairie chicken was once a common sight in the southern Great Plains, but its numbers are dwindling. Even so,...
12/04/2025

The lesser prairie chicken was once a common sight in the southern Great Plains, but its numbers are dwindling. Even so, it lost federal protections earlier this year for a second time. Now states and landowners are overseeing conservation efforts.

The lesser prairie chicken was once a common sight in the southern Great Plains, but its numbers are dwindling. Even so, it lost federal protections earlier this year for a second time. Now states and landowners are overseeing conservation efforts.

This has been quite a year for college football, and as per usual, the Lone Star State has made quite a showing in the p...
12/03/2025

This has been quite a year for college football, and as per usual, the Lone Star State has made quite a showing in the penultimate college football rankings, released last night.

The penultimate college football rankings have no shortage of Texas representation.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — your nightmare is fina...
12/03/2025

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — your nightmare is finally over!”

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Henry, I don't know you, but you can sleep well tonight — your nightmare is finally over!"

Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s educatio...
12/03/2025

Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.

Laws include restricting transgender people’s access to public bathrooms, allowing lawsuits against abortion pill providers, and replacement of the STAAR test.

For over 30 years, Edna Jackson has empowered families with love and dedication, creating a sanctuary of care and inspir...
12/03/2025

For over 30 years, Edna Jackson has empowered families with love and dedication, creating a sanctuary of care and inspiration.

For over 30 years, Edna Jackson has empowered families with love and dedication, creating a sanctuary of care and inspiration.

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards and acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee are vying to fill ...
12/02/2025

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards and acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee are vying to fill the seat left vacant since the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner in March. The runoff is scheduled for Jan. 31.

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards and acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee are vying to fill the seat left vacant since the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner in March. The runoff is scheduled for Jan. 31.

Bookmarked, based in North Texas, advertises itself as “antivirus for libraries.”
12/02/2025

Bookmarked, based in North Texas, advertises itself as “antivirus for libraries.”

Bookmarked, based in North Texas, advertises itself as “antivirus for libraries.”

The Museo del Westside is not a large, grand structure. It is a venue for the elders to pass on their wisdom to the youn...
12/02/2025

The Museo del Westside is not a large, grand structure. It is a venue for the elders to pass on their wisdom to the younger generation and stands on the corner of a working class, largely Mexican American neighborhood.

Museo del Westside is located at the corner of Guadalupe St. and S. Colorado St. in San Antonio.

East Texans are uniting to fight oil waste pits in bucolic areas near the Louisiana line — all run by an operator who’s ...
12/02/2025

East Texans are uniting to fight oil waste pits in bucolic areas near the Louisiana line — all run by an operator who’s been cited for dozens of violations and a worker’s death.

East Texans are uniting to fight oil waste pits in bucolic areas near the Louisiana line—all run by an operator who’s been cited for dozens of violations and a worker’s death.

Fort Worth and Tarrant County officials reduced how often they meet to prioritize efficiency, they said. Some residents ...
12/02/2025

Fort Worth and Tarrant County officials reduced how often they meet to prioritize efficiency, they said. Some residents say their voices are being stifled.

Fort Worth and Tarrant County officials reduced how often they meet to prioritize efficiency, they said. Some residents say their voices are being stifled.

Texas lawmakers passed the bill, referred to as the “Women’s Privacy Act” by supporters, earlier this year. It requires ...
12/02/2025

Texas lawmakers passed the bill, referred to as the “Women’s Privacy Act” by supporters, earlier this year. It requires a person in publicly owned buildings to use restrooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities associated with the gender on their birth certificate. Enforcement of the controversial new law begins this Thursday.

Texas lawmakers passed the bill, referred to as the “Women’s Privacy Act” by supporters, earlier this year. It requires a person in publicly owned buildings to use restrooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities associated with the gender on their birth certificate. Enforcement of the controve...

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