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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott opposed a proposal that could shift members of the Air National Guard to roles in the Space Force without the consent of their respective governors. In a letter to President Biden, Abbott, who has clashed with the commander in chief on a number of matters, said the proposal is an “intolerable threat” to the National Guard. …

For the first time in its history, TheBoy Scouts of America (BSA)is set to change its name as it seeks to foster a more inclusive organization. The rebranding will go into effect on Feb. 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary, when it will become known as Scouting America. Officials say the name change aims to make everyone feel welcome, while …

Adrian Grenier, an actor best known for his portrayal of Vincent Chase on HBO’s “Entourage,” discussed how he went from being “Godless” in an industry that “seemed shady” to “finding a new way of being in the world” in an interview with Jordan Peterson. “Growing up in New York, there’s a little bit of nihilism, Godless[ness], you know. And this …

Floodwaters in the Houston area began to recede on Monday, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall that pummeled the area and led to hundreds of rescues — including people who were stranded on rooftops. Officials in Harris County, where Houston is located, reported no deaths or major injuries from the …

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials attempting to investigate dairy farms and cows for bird flu are facing opposition from farmers and state officials. The CDC has warned that bird flu cases carry a risk of becoming another pandemic. But the agency, which became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing resistance from state officials and …

A bereaved Texas father, whose wife shot their 3-year-old, then herself amid a bitter custody battle after sending a text saying “say goodbye to your son,” said that the family court system failed the toddler. The bodies of Savannah Kriger, 32, and 3-year-old Kaiden were found in a drainage ditch with gunshot wounds to their heads at San Antonio’s Tom …

Verses fom the Acts of the Apostles, the fifth book of the New Testament, are particularly noteworthy today. “While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word. The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit should have been poured out on the …

A Kentucky angler has found himself back in Texas to reel in some massive monsters. Art Weston, state and world record fisherman, returned to Sam Rayburn Lake in the hope of setting another International Game and Fishing Association record. Last year, with the help of professional fishing guide Captain Kirk Kirkland, Weston set the all-tackle world record after reeling in …

Texas Republicans are criticizing a Biden administration parole program for four nationalities after it was revealed this week that three of the top destinations for migrants under the program are in Texas — on top of the numbers it is already seeing coming across the border. “It’s just another layer to the entirety of what we’re dealing with,” Rep. Chip …

Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated in the United States this year with a Mexican beer – for the first time – atop the leaderboard of American favorites. Modelo Especial, brewed in Mexico since 1925, surpassed Bud Light last year to become the top-selling beer in the U.S. It was a transformational moment in an industry long dominated by local …