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What makes California, New York, and Texas the most attractive student destinations in the US
The Times of India
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California, New York, and Texas are among the most attractive student destinations in the US. The United States continues to dominate the global education market, attracting 1.58 million international students in 2024, according to a recent...
Pickleball fever shows no signs of slowing in North Texas
CBS Dallas - Texas
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What started as a children's yard game in the 1960s, has become the fastest-growing sport in the country. With 19.8 million known participants, pickleball is taking the professional sports world by storm. But despite its massive growth, some...
Texas Blocks Law That Would Ban Gun Stores From Operating Inside Psych Wards
The Onion - Illinois
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September 1, 2025
AUSTIN, TX—Touting the party-line vote as a major victory for the Second Amendment, the Texas House of Representatives successfully blocked a bill last week that would have prevented gun stores from operating inside of hospital psychiatric wards....
Texas Standard for Sept. 1, 2025: New agriculture alerts are coming to Texas
KACU 89.5 - Texas
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Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025: Texas Republicans passed new maps. What’s left at the Legislature? In the Texas Legislature’s second special session, the fight over redistricting has shifted from the Capitol to...
Some North Texas high schools among best in US, per new rankings
WFAA 8 - Texas
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September 1, 2025
Three Dallas ISD schools ranked among the top 50 best high schools in the U.S. and a slew of other North Texas schools are among the best in the state in a new list. DALLAS — Some North Texas high schools are among the best in the U.S., according...
Texas Ban on THC Vapes Now in Effect
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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September 1, 2025
Texas’ ban on the sale of hemp-derived THC vapes begins this week, KUT News reports. Under the law passed last June, it is now a Class A misdemeanor to sell or market any vape containing cannabinoids, even if the active ingredients would otherwise...
Houston Tamil Studies Chair (HTSC) Honors Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies and Visiting Professor
Indo American News
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September 1, 2025
Dr. Vijayalakashmi (left), Tupil Narasiman, Sam Kannappan, Consul General DC Manjunath HOUSTON: Houston Tamil Studies Chair (HTSC) at the University of Houston honored Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies and Visiting...
Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia; but road long to catch up to AI (Business)
Castanet Kamloops
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September 1, 2025
Derek Gatopoulos And Matt O'brien, The Associated Press - Sep 1, 2025 / 10:37 am | Story: 569768 Photo: The Canadian Press The Unitree G1 robot plays boxing with Aadeel Akhtar CEO and Founder of Psyonic at the first International Humanoid Olympiad...
New Packers star’s Week 1 status suddenly a mystery after blockbuster Cowboys trade
New York Post
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September 1, 2025
It seems a fully healthy Micah Parsons was not traded away from the Cowboys last week. Following the star linebacker’s departure from Dallas and a four-year, $188 million contract agreement with the Packers, Parsons may not be available Week 1 due...
Cheapest diesel in cities across Houston County in week ending Aug. 23
Forest Country News - Texas
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September 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Houston County selling...
3 coastal communities in Texas among top 10 most affordable beach towns for retirees, study says
KHOU - Texas
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September 1, 2025
According to FinanceBuzz, seniors could live on a monthly budget of $1,800 or less in these 10 beach towns. PORT LAVACA, Texas — If you've dreamed of trading the hustle and bustle of city life for beachside sunsets, sea breezes and beautiful...
First-ever Houston Art Weeks promotes local galleries and supports mental health
Culturemap
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September 1, 2025
Houston has a new shopping initiative, launching just ahead of the holiday gift-buying crush. The inaugural Houston Art Weeks 2025 runs October 10-19. It’s the creation of the StellaNova Foundation, a Houston nonprofit that provides funding to...
C.J. Gardner-Johnson injury update: Texans expect standout DB to play in Week 1 after training camp scare
CBS Sports - Florida
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September 1, 2025
Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson had an injury scare in training camp, but coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that the team expects him to suit up for this weekend's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Gardner-Johnson was carted off...
‘Now detergent gone be locked up’: Texas Walmart shopper makes sure they get their whole $16.89 worth of Gain laundry detergent
The Mary Sue
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September 1, 2025
A Walmart shopper recently half-emptied a bottle of Gain on Walmart’s floor after claiming the laundry detergent brand shorted him on product. In a TikTok video with more than 301,000 views, Noah (@savagehourpodcast) showed himself pouring...
Nebraska volleyball stays No. 1 in Top 25, while Texas rises to No. 2 and Creighton drops to No. 13
Omaha World-Herald - Nebraska
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Nebraska volleyball remained at No. 1 this week, while Creighton dropped one spot to No. 13 in the latest AVCA poll on Monday. The Huskers maintained the top spot, while Texas rose three spots to No. 2 after sweeping then-No. 12 Creighton and No....
Apparel company sets up T-shirt fundraiser in honor of fallen KCK officer
KMBC 9 - Missouri
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September 1, 2025
On a dreary, gray-cloud morning outside of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, a slow and sad procession began. Video above: 'Truly one of our heroes': Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic remembered at vigil A motorcade,...
Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly drops flirty 3-word compliment for QB ahead of Rams vs. Texans
Sportskeeda
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September 1, 2025
Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams will kick off the season on Sunday at home against the Houston Texans. The Rams shared an opening day countdown on Instagram, which was reshared by the quarterback's wife, Kelly Stafford. Kelly also added a...
More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1.
CBS Dallas - Texas
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More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state's education systems, water infrastructure and more. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills that came out of the regular legislative...
UTSA and UT Health San Antonio complete historic merger, creating Texas’ third-largest research university
KVUE - Texas
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UTSA projects a $7 billion economic impact as a result of the merger. SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio has officially integrated with UT Health San Antonio, a history-making merger that leaders say will boost the city's already...
As New Texas Medical Marijuana Expansion Takes Effect, Poll Shows 91% Of Consumers Say Cannabis Effectively Treats Chronic Pain
Marijuana Moment
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September 1, 2025
A Texas law significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program by adding qualifying conditions for patients has officially gone into effect as of Monday. And a new poll shows that a vast majority of consumers agree that people with one...