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Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

March 3, 2026

The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of

politics

Faith‑Driven Politics: A New Kind of Democratic Message

March 3, 2026

In a Texas rally that mixed music, faith and politics, candidate James Talarico delivered a speech aimed at bringing progressive Christians into the Democratic fold. The event began with a pastor urging peace and unity, setting a tone that Talarico would build on. He appeared in casual attire, engag

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

politics

Kamala Harris Backtracks, Picks Texas Senate Hopeful

February 28, 2026

In a surprising move, former Vice President Kamala Harris has thrown her weight behind Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate race. This marks Harris’s first big political endorsement since her 2024 presidential bid ended in defeat. The announcement came after a Harris‑voiced

science

Light‑Cured Gel and Old Cells Grow New Bone

February 28, 2026

Scientists are trying new ways to fix big bone gaps, like those that can happen in the jaw. One idea is to put a special scaffold with living cells into the empty spot. The scaffold holds the cells and helps them grow. A new material called GelMA‑RF is made from gelatin. It can harden when exposed

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Hoosiers Rise: A Coach’s Quiet Revolution

February 28, 2026

The spotlight on college football often falls on flashy programs and star recruits, but sometimes the biggest stories come from places that were once forgotten. In Indiana, a coach named Curt Cignetti has turned a long‑time underdog team into champions. When he stepped in, the Hoosiers were barel

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Friday Night NBA Bets: Fresh Takes on the Lineups

February 28, 2026

The NBA schedule for Friday, February 27 features five games that have caught the eye of bettors. Rather than follow the usual order, this review starts with a look at how injuries could shape outcomes. The Cleveland Cavaliers face a challenge if key players like Mitchell and Harden are absent

politics

Harris Backing a Texas Senate Hopeful

February 28, 2026

Kamala Harris has voiced support for Jasmine Crockett in the final stretch of Texas’s Democratic Senate primary. The former Vice President recorded a message for party leaders, praising Crockett as a seasoned legislator ready to challenge the current Senate composition. Crockett, who serves two t

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

education

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

February 27, 2026

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th