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‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans

Houston is a host city but those gathered there for a GOP convention are more concerned with contentious politics – and an elephant

The Guardian - UK

Cavaliers star James Harden arrested in Texas on gun charge

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The Independent UK

Why Was James Harden Arrested? Everything We Know About the Houston Gun Incident

James Harden, Cleveland Cavaliers guard, was arrested in Houston for unlawful weapon possession. The incident complicates his contract talks with the Cavaliers, as he faces a court date on 22 June.

International Business Times UK

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Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention

Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech

The Guardian - US

Abraham George, first Indian-American chairperson of Texas GOP, loses re-election. Reactions are shocking

The first Indian-American chairperson of the Republican Party in Texas, Abraham George, lost his re-election to D’rinda Randall. The reactions to his loss, however, were shocking as both MAGA and the Indian-American community cheered for his exit. MAGA celebrated the defeat of an Indian-origin individual, while the Indian-American community said…

The Times of India

Erika Kirk Sparks Outrage With Wild Financial Advice to Young Women

Erika Kirk's advice to 'have more kids than you can afford' at a Turning Point USA summit in Texas has sparked backlash, highlighting tensions between traditional values and modern financial realities.

International Business Times UK

Heat-Proof Flowering Shrubs For Hotter Summers – 6 Of The Best That Will Flourish in Drought and Heat Without Fuss

No matter how hot it gets, these flowering shrubs will still thrive

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Texas Homeowners Can Shield Up Thousands From School Taxes in 2026

School tax bills in Texas have been climbing for years, and many homeowners feel the pressure every time the notice arrives in the mailbox. In 2026, several key protections and exemptions will give residents a stronger way to fight back against rising costs tied to local school districts. These changes…

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'They were complaining about Hindus bringing cows': Texas Republican Party brings elephant to convention which peed on floor

Live elephant at Texas GOP convention: At the Texas Republican convention, a surprising guest made waves: Paige, an elephant. This unexpected appearance became a hot topic, with Democrats dubbing its urination on the floor a 'spot-on allegory' for the party's situation.

The Times of India

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

The next wave of the migration story is already underway, and it’s moving the innovation economy into unexpected territory.

Fortune

‘They did it again’: Texas GOP brings a real elephant to a convention - as people believe another Simpsons prediction has been fulfilled

The elephant went viral for peeing on the convention floor in front of shocked spectators

The Independent UK

Texas steakhouse employee shares video of a raw ribeye served straight from the fridge after a customer requested it with no cooking whatsoever

The COO confirmed the order after a series of nods.

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Texas tenant says he was warned for smoking on his patio after a neighbor allegedly reported the smell of his burnt bacon to management

Tenant says he quit smoking over six years ago

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Who Is Victor Mata Villarreal? Suspect In Midland Texas Shooting Linked To Prior Police Chase Gunfire

A deadly shooting in Midland, Texas, left one dead and ten injured. The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was found dead after a standoff with police.

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Erika Kirk Accused of Fake Crying: Charlie Kirk's Widow Denies Vile Child Ministry Lies

At a women's summit in Texas, Erika Kirk was heckled over her past ministry work, triggering claims she 'fake cried' and reigniting rumours she calls lies. The widow of Charlie Kirk is now fighting back through lawyers as her supporters and critics clash online.

The Texas Tribune

Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.

The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible

A GOP leader, Patrick has been a staunch advocate for conservative Christian values in his role presiding over the Texas Senate.

TechRadar

Say hello to Elon Musk's mega new SpaceX facility — an 11-million-square-foot Gigasat factory will look to build hardware for orbiting data centers, and targets 1 GW/year of space AI compute by late 2027

SpaceX unveils 11 million square foot Texas factory intended to build AI satellites supporting ambitious orbital computing plans.

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At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law

The governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms.

The Times of India

Retired US soldier's Honduran wife detained by ICE in Texas; DHS says nothing wrong, she never came legally

The Honduran wife of a US veteran was detained from her scheuled immigration appointment in Dallas, Texas, making this the third case of a military spouse getting arrested by ICE in recent months. Arelys Barahona Martinez is originally from Honduras and first crossed the US border in 2005. She later…

The Times of India

Midland Texas mass shooting: Mayor says shooter who killed 1, injured 11 was dead after hours-long standoff

At least a dozen people were shot in Midland Texas on Friday morning prompting an hourslong standoff though it is not yet known what led up to the mass shooting. The shooter wa dead, mayor Lori Blong confirmed. “We do have 11 known victims at this time. There’s at least…

The Times of India

'I came to America...': Congressman Shri Thanedar reacts to anti-Indian hate in Texas, issues statement

US Congressman Shri Thanedar has condemned recent anti-Indian incidents in Texas, calling them a "disgusting act of hate" and stressing the contributions immigrants and Indian-Americans have made to the country.

The Times of India

American CEO says Indians commit zero crime, Texas safest place to live: 'They are non-violent, non-confrontational'

A Texas-based entrepreneur and CEO Ryan Stewman weighed in on the H-1B and the Indian situation in texas and said a couple of months ago, he was also against the H-1B visa program. But now he thinks driving Indians away from the US will hurt the economy of the US…

The Guardian - US

Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospital

Midland police reported that suspected shooter was dead after two-hour standoff

The Independent UK

Texas shooting leaves 1 dead and 9 injured as police are in a standoff with a suspect

Officials say a shooting in Midland, Texas, has left one person dead and nine others in the hospital

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