Texas
Texas is a state within the United States located in the south of the country. Nicknamed "The Lone Star State," Texas was previously an independent republic before being admitted to the US in 1845 as the 28th state. Today, Texas is the second-largest state in the US by population, second only to California, and by area, second only to Alaska. Its capital city is Austin and its largest city is Houston.
Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans
Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.
Trump admin. officials debate FEMA efficacy after Texas floods
Trump arrives in Texas to survey flood damage as questions over response swirl
Most of Camp Mystic's youngest campers lost in Texas floods - CNN
How Texas could have prepared for its deadly floods, and didn't - explainer
The Texas State legislature had a bill on the books to improve emergency weather preparedness systems statewide, but it failed in the Senate.
Israeli wheelchair tennis star Guy Sasson all set for Wimbledon
Overcoming challenges is what Sasson, 45, does best. Since a snowboarding accident left him paralyzed 10 years ago, he has become one of the top wheelchair tennis players in the world.
Texas floods death toll creeps up as search and rescue continues
Torrential rains before dawn on Friday deluged the Guadalupe River, which burst its banks and killed dozens of people, leaving behind mangled piles of debris, trees, and cars.
After flood in Texas devastates local camps, Jewish camps express grief and condolences
The Christian camp, beloved locally, lost 27 children and counselors when the nearby Guadalupe River spilled over its banks early Friday morning.
Death toll in Texas flooding nears 100 as search ongoing for 11 missing campers
US President Donald Trump, whose administration has made intensive cuts to the National Weather Service, pushed back against allegations that the cuts affected disaster response teams.
Death toll from Texas floods rises to 67, many still missing
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office reported 13 people were found dead in "catastrophic flooding" in the area.
As pro-Israel event in Texas canceled, US must stop bowing to jihadist threats
The event had already been relocated from its original Dallas venue after American, pro-Hamas, jihadist groups issued threats to “target” the Israel Summit.
Don’t mess with Israel: A new post-October 7 strategy - opinion
The preemptive strike on Iran sends a clear message to Israel’s adversaries – don’t mess with us.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
Texas legislature passes bill mandating Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
Critics argue it infringes the Constitution's separation of church and state and the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
Proposal requiring classroom displays of Ten Commandments passes Texas House
The underlying measure is among Republicans’ efforts this session to expand religion in public classrooms. Lawmakers voted Friday to send a bill to Abbott allowing prayer time in public schools.
