Texas just launched a free online course to help more people recognize the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that burrows into animal wounds. The state needs faster inspections because cattle and goats can’t move freely if there’s a risk of infestation. So far this summer, Texas has found te
Arkansas has launched its first local magazine that celebrates artificial intelligence. The publication, created by a Little Rock consultant who also runs an AI club, claims to bring the promise of automation and new tech to residents. It paints a picture of AI as a friendly helper that can cut cost
Texas Tech’s softball squad is back in the Women’s College World Series, facing off against their Texas rivals for a second straight year. The first game ended with the Longhorns winning 7‑3, but fans in Lubbock are still buzzing. Many supporters who couldn’t travel to Oklahoma City found a way to c
Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs
Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter
Texas voters often pick leaders who focus more on personal gain than public service. Many officials seem to forget that their real bosses aren’t lobbyists or donors—they’re the people who voted them in. When top candidates get called out for corruption or dishonesty, supporters sometimes shrug and s
Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha
Arkansas wants to change some federal rules that guide its public schools. The state says these rules slow down progress for students and make it hard to use money wisely. In April, the state’s education department sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Education asking for three special permissi
Arkansas has joined a growing number of states allowing residents to store their driver’s license or state ID digitally in Apple Wallet. The move follows the state’s earlier launch of a mobile ID app in 2025, initially meant for downloading IDs to phones. Now, those digital copies can be used alongs
Arkansas gives its people a special power—voting directly on new laws through signatures. For years, this has let citizens push for changes like better pay or healthcare, even when politicians said no. But now, those in charge are trying to make it much harder for regular folks to do this. Last year
