East Texas A&M hosts civil discourse symposium with lawmakers and journalists, giving students hands-on experience in respectful dialogue.
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In a meeting with faculty, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts said changes needed to be made before the next Texas legislative session, which starts in January 2027.
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The process of rewriting the curriculum has been contentious, with some raising concerns about what it emphasizes. People who have been involved in the process say the changes are part of a conservative agenda and worry teachers will struggle to cover all the content.
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The sweeping rule changes, all enacted outside the typical legislative process, have upended life for noncitizens, including those who are here legally.
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New restrictions on federal food stamp benefits include banning sweetened drinks and candy.
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San Antonio businessman Frank Liberto created the iconic gametime snack 50 years ago. The first ballpark to sell them was Arlington Stadium, the former home of the Texas Rangers.
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The celebrated mountaineer, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, his family said.
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North Korea said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces.
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A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court and acknowledged his involvement in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the U.S. when a truck crashed in Mexico in 2021, killing more than 50.
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The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.
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Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia's most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.