Texas cities cancel Cesar Chavez Day events as UFW steps back amid new misconduct allegations

Cesar Chavez Legacy Under Scrutiny: A Movement Grapples with Allegations and a Shifting Landscape Events honoring Cesar Chavez are being canceled across Texas, and the United Farm Workers (UFW) is distancing itself from the late labor leader following newly surfaced allegations of sexual misconduct. The allegations, ranging from inappropriate behavior with women to potential abuse … Read more

WWE Raw Results: March 16, 2026 – Lesnar Attacks, Rollins & Heyman Feud, Punk Returns

WWE Raw: Punk, Rollins and a Chaotic Road to Wrestlepalooza The March 16, 2026, edition of WWE Raw in San Antonio, Texas, delivered a night of intense confrontations and surprising turns, setting the stage for Wrestlepalooza. From a volatile opening segment involving Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar to Roman Reigns’ escalating feud with CM Punk, … Read more

Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters

California voters face a busy election year, with decisions looming on a new governor, state legislators, and a series of ballot measures. Simultaneously, local officials in Los Angeles County and the San Francisco Bay Area are seeking voter approval for increased sales tax rates, already among the highest in the nation. Tax Increases on the … Read more

NASCAR issues two suspensions after COTA

NASCAR Tightens Wheel Safety: A Look at Penalties and Future Trends Following a wheel detachment during the recent Cup Series race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), NASCAR has suspended two members of Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Trackhouse Racing crew: rear-tire changer Kenneth Pozega and jackman Josh Appleby. The suspensions, extending through the races … Read more

Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt

A shooting in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning left two people dead and 14 others injured. Police identified the deceased as Ryder Harrington, 19, and Savitha Shan, 21. The gunman, Ndiaga Diagne, 53, was killed by police after the attack. Details of the Shooting The shooting occurred at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in Austin’s Sixth … Read more

Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say

The Defense Department shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone Wednesday in southwest Texas, near the community of Fort Hancock. A laser weapon was used in the incident, according to a U.S. Official. Airspace Restrictions and Agency Coordination The action occurred as the Department of War – the White House’s preferred term for … Read more

COTA Entry List: NASCAR (2026)

NASCAR’s Road Course and Truck Series Evolution: What’s Next? NASCAR is increasingly embracing diverse track types, as evidenced by upcoming races at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas and the Streets of St. Petersburg for the Truck Series. This shift signals a broader trend within the sport, moving beyond traditional oval racing and … Read more

Russian-run Texas medical supplier at center of massive Medicare billing scheme, feds say

Medicare Fraud Scheme: A $3.4 Billion Wake-Up Call A small Austin, Texas medical supply business, Centurion Superior Medical, has become the focal point of a massive Medicare billing scheme, raising serious questions about vulnerabilities in the U.S. Healthcare system. Federal prosecutors allege the company, along with a Florida-based counterpart, fraudulently billed Medicare for billions of … Read more

Dog attack sends Dallas officer to hospital; second person also taken, authorities say

Rising Concerns: Dog Attacks and Public Safety Recent incidents, including an attack on a Dallas police officer on February 20, 2026, highlight growing concerns about dog attacks and public safety. The officer, responding to an animal-attack call in the 2700 block of Dawson Street, was hospitalized in stable condition. Dallas Fire‑Rescue similarly transported another individual … Read more

California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow

A powerful winter storm brought treacherous conditions to California on Monday, impacting areas from Sonoma County to the Sierra Nevada. Millions of Los Angeles County residents were under flash flood warnings as rain fell, and evacuation warnings were issued for communities previously scarred by last year’s wildfires due to the risk of mud and debris … Read more