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Churches, now allowed to endorse candidates, could transform campaign finances
Posted/updated on: July 16, 2025 at 6:50 am Wolterk/ Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is praising an Internal Revenue Service's court filing, which effectively clears the way for churches to endorse political candidates -- a...

Texas to ask for new execution date for death row inmate Robert Roberson at hearing
A hearing on Wednesday will determine whether Texas can proceed with a new execution date for condemned inmate Robert Roberson, who would be the first put to death in the United States in a case of so-called shaken baby syndrome. Roberson, 58,...

Texas judge to consider changing execution date for death row inmate Robert Roberson
By Julia Falcon, Julia Falcon Digital Content Producer, CBS Texas Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine,...

RELIGION HEADLINES WED 7-16-25
Audio By Carbonatix ( SRN NEWS ) International Christian Concern reports that the gospel is spreading in Iran despite some of the worst persecution in the world. ICC President Jeff King says “Conservative estimates suggest more than one million...

Texas Officials Say They Didn’t See the Flood Coming. Oral Histories Show Residents Have Long Warned of Risks.
In late September 2000, longtime Kerr County, Texas, resident W. Thornton Secor Jr. sat down with an oral historian to tell his story. Like many of the residents recorded as part of a decadeslong effort by the Kerr County Historical Commission to...

SEC Media Days: Everything Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian said Tuesday in Atlanta
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian met with reporters Tuesday at SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Here is a transcript from that press conference. Opening statement Ton of respect for the job that you all have in celebrating our game. Our game's at an all time...

Brian Harrison calls for investigation into Texas A&M and criticizes DEI funding
Texas state representative Brian Harrison has recently used social media to comment on issues related to higher education policies, diversity initiatives, and legislative efforts concerning property taxes. His tweets reference ongoing...

Women’s Tennis Signs Jayna Clemens and Teja Tirunelveli
Women's Tennis July 15, 2025 San Diego State women’s tennis added two transfers to its 2025-26 roster, signing Jayna Clemens out of Mississippi State and Teja Tirunelveli from Arizona. SAN DIEGO – San Diego State women’s tennis added two transfers...

New data shows what Houston-area voters really think about neighborhood crime and police
A TSU survey finds most Harris County residents view crime as a serious problem, while opinions remain split on immigration enforcement. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A new survey released Wednesday morning offers a deeper understanding of how Harris...

Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office Adds 222 Immigration Cases
United States Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas announced that federal prosecutors in the district filed 222 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from July 3 through July 10. Image for illustration...

Cuero community convoy delivers major donations to Central Texas flood victims
Published 7:15 am Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Cuero community convoy delivers major donations to Central Texas flood victims. (contributed photo) On Thursday, July 10, a multi-vehicle convoy carrying $50,000 worth of supplies and $10,000 worth of...

A Pastor on Sundays and a Pitmaster on Fridays, John Baines Is Just Happy to Serve People on His Church Lot
John Baines cannot tolerate a dirty pit. The owner of JB’s Barbeque & More, on the northeast side of Houston, gets calls from aspiring pitmasters in the area who are looking for advice. He tells them the first step is for him to get a look at...

7 questions & answers about immigration enforcement in Nebraska
As World-Herald reporters document the latest updates on immigration enforcement in Nebraska, here's a Q&A on what's happened in recent weeks and where things stand. What happened last month at Glenn Valley Foods? Investigating identity fraud,...

Community Partners Collaborate to Host Texarkana Back-to-School Bash
It’s time to gear up for a new school year with excitement, energy, and community spirit! The Texarkana Community Back to School Bash is a FREE, fun-filled day for families as they prepare for the classroom. 📅 Date: August 9, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00...

17 immigration court judges fired amid Trump's deportation push, union says
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Seventeen immigration court judges have been terminated in the last few days as part of the Trump administration's efforts to increase mass deportations across the country. The International Federation of Professional and...

SEC Media Days: Everything Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Tuesday in Atlanta
Not since Tim Tebow and maybe Johnny Manziel has there been this much buzz about a quarterback at SEC Media Days. Tuesday in Atlanta Texas quarterback Arch Manning met with reporters. Here's a transcript of his media availability, compliments of...

Suspect Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder of ICE Officers in Texas
A suspect has been arrested for the alleged attempted murder of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Texas this month. Benjamin Song made the Texas Top 10 Most Wanted list last week following an attack on an ICE detention facility...

HPE adds KLA chair to board in pact with activist investor Elliott
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to cooperate with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and added a veteran tech executive to its board as part of efforts to boost shareholder value following its Juniper Networks acquisition....

Trump’s plan to dismantle FEMA hits stumbling block after Texas floods
U.S. President Donald Trump’s defense of the federal response to the catastrophic floods that devastated Texas last July 4 has been consistent, enthusiastic, and — for those who remember his reactions to natural disasters in the past — perhaps...

Husband-and-Wife Duo Nick and Megan Arnold Bring Poolwerx's Innovative Pool Cleaning and Repair Services to Boerne, Texas
By: Poolwerx | 1 Shares 26 Reads Boerne, Texas residents Nick and Megan Arnold have launched Poolwerx Boerne (Territory #412), bringing reliable, professional pool care to their hometown. With backgrounds in sales and emergency nursing, the...