New Support for Detransitioners: Breaking the Medical Silence

Medical institutions across the United States are shifting their approach to gender-affirming care as legal settlements and regulatory investigations force a new focus on detransition patients. Recent actions by the Cleveland Clinic and Texas Children’s Hospital have established precedents for providing specialized medical support to individuals seeking to reverse previous sex-change interventions, according to reports … Read more

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Austin Metcalf Murder

A Collin County jury sentenced 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The sentencing follows the April 2, 2025, stabbing death of Metcalf during a Frisco ISD track meet at Kuykendall Stadium. How was the sentence reached? Jurors reached the 35-year decision after two and a half … Read more

Carmelo Anthony Found Guilty in Austin Metcalf Stabbing Death

A Collin County jury has found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the April 2, 2025, fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The verdict concludes a trial that drew national attention to issues of school safety and self-defense following the incident at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco during a school track meet. Anthony now faces … Read more

Texas Confirms Two New Cases of Flesh-Eating Screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday that two additional cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, bringing the state’s total to four. The infestation, which involves fly larvae that consume the living flesh of warm-blooded animals, has triggered concerns regarding the potential impact on the nation’s cattle industry. Officials confirmed … Read more

Second Screwworm Case Confirmed in Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Texas, detected in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County. This follows an initial discovery earlier this month, prompting federal authorities to implement containment zones and sterile insect releases to suppress the flesh-eating parasite’s population, according to the USDA’s Animal … Read more

Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview: Friday, May 29

The Cubs’ Winning Formula: Why Elite Competition is the Ultimate Barometer In the high-stakes world of Major League Baseball, it’s easy to get distracted by gaudy win-loss records against bottom-tier clubs. However, the true measure of a contender lies in how they handle the heavy hitters. The Chicago Cubs have quietly transformed into a team … Read more

Congressional Black Caucus Urges Firms to Oppose GOP Redistricting

The Congressional Black Caucus issued a formal call to action on Tuesday, urging more than 250 major corporations to take a public stand against redistricting efforts in Republican-led states. Lawmakers contend these legislative map redrawing processes are “coordinated efforts to silence Black voices at the ballot box” and seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts. … Read more

Cornyn and Paxton Flood Texas Airwaves Before GOP Senate Runoff

SAN ANTONIO — As the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff reaches its conclusion, the state’s political landscape remains defined by a high-stakes advertising war and the shadow of presidential influence. With voters heading to the polls Tuesday, candidates Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have opted to forgo public campaign events … Read more

Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary

President Donald Trump has entered the Texas GOP Senate primary runoff, endorsing Attorney General Ken Paxton in an effort to oust four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement, announced Tuesday, comes just one week before the May 26 runoff election. The announcement broke during a campaign event in Allen, Texas, where Paxton told supporters, “I … Read more

4 hurt in a series of random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, mayor says

Two teenagers are in custody and authorities are searching for a potential third suspect following a series of at least 10 random shootings over the weekend in Austin, Texas. City officials confirmed Sunday that the violence left four people injured. According to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, the suspects operated a string of robberies and … Read more