UT suspends head basketball coach after family violence arrest Chris Beard was hired in 2021 and is one of the University of Texas’ highest-paid employees. The Texas Tribune · Dec 13, 2022
TribCast: The future of rural Texas In this week’s episode, Texas Tribune regional editor Nic Garcia guest-hosts from Texas Tech University for a discussion about the issues facing the rural residents of the state. The Texas Tribune · Nov 21, 2022
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in commonly used insecticides in US, study finds ‘Screamingly high’ levels of PFOS, one of the most dangerous PFAS compounds, found in six out of 10 insecticides tested The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2022
Texas’ cotton industry is facing its worst harvest in years — costing the state more than $2 billion Cotton is Texas’ largest crop, and industry experts say they expect just half the normal annual yield — which will drive up costs for consumers. The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2022
As monkeypox spreads, health experts urge Texas universities to prepare for outbreaks While the risk of exposure to monkeypox remains low, health experts say college students living in close proximity to each other could spur outbreaks. They encourage schools to share their plans and relevant information about the virus. The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2022
Top 5 online master's in data science programs that don’t require the GRE Data science is a burgeoning field, and over the past decade, universities have been developing academic programs to help meet the demand for data-savvy graduates. Online master’s degree programs in data science allow even more prospective students access to skills that can land them a high-paying, rewarding job. As Fortune… Fortune · Jul 27, 2022
The Odessa water outage underscores a growing problem: Aging pipes in Texas cities are getting more fragile Texas had 3,866 water boil notices in 2021, the most in the last decade. Aging water systems threaten water supply and quality — and for many small towns across the state, they won’t be cheap to repair. The Texas Tribune · Jul 8, 2022
Art, food, wineries and Buddy Holly: What doesn't Lubbock, Texas, have to offer? In one of singer-songwriter Mac Davis’ most memorable tunes, he sang about “Happiness being Lubbock, Texas, in his rear-view mirror.” The song was a success for Davis, but hardly a ringing endorsement for his hometown. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022