Millions in Texas Told to Share Car Rides
Millions of people in Texas have been urged to limit their car use and share rides due to potentially unhealthy air pollution levels. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued an Ozone Action Day on Wednesday for the Houston, Galveston and Brazoria areas. Why It Matters Elevated ground-level ozone pollution endangers the health of […]
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Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning Receives Head-Turning 2026 NFL Draft Prediction
Entering the 2025 college football season, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is going to be one of the most talked about and watch players in the nation. Being the nephew of NFL legends Peyton Manning and Eli Manning put him on the map originally. Now, he has shown a skill-set that many believe could lead […]
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Texas Warning Issued as Temperatures Expected to Hit 111
Texas is bracing for a record-breaking heat wave this week, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 111 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings for several regions across the state, including Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding counties. Why It Matters In May, temperatures exceeding 100 degrees […]
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Millions Across Two Major Texas Areas Told to Avoid Drive-Thru Lanes
An air quality alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for two of Texas’ most populous metro areas is advising residents against idling in drive-thru lanes due to elevated ozone levels. Why It Matters With a combined metropolitan population of over 10 million, the recommendation affects a significant portion of the state’s urban population. […]
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Texas Child Marriages Could End This Year
Texas legislators are considering a bill that would eliminate the remaining legal pathway for minors to marry in the state. House Bill 168, introduced by Democrat Representative Jon Rosenthal, aims to prohibit all marriages involving individuals under 18, including those who are legally emancipated. Newsweek contacted Rosenthal on Saturday via email for comment outside of […]
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Ryan Blaney Faces Scrutiny Of NASCAR Insiders After Texas: “Something Is Going On”
Ryan Blaney, who clinched the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023 and finished second in 2024, has come under the scrutiny of industry insiders, including Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 2025 so far, the Team Penske driver has suffered four race retirements. During the Dale Jr Download podcast, Earnhardt Jr. reacted to Blaney’s […]
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Warning Issued To Tourists At Major Texas Nature Reserves
By Joe Edwards is a Live News Reporter based in Newsweek’s London Bureau. He covers topics related to weather, climate, and extreme weather events. Joe joined Newsweek in April 2024 after graduating from City, University of London with an MA in International Journalism. Prior to this, he studied History and English Literature at the University […]
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Kyle Larson Vents Frustration After Texas NASCAR Cup Race: “Lost Control”
By Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You […]
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Conservative Texas School Board Voted Out Amid Book Bans
A Texas school board has voted out three conservative members in Mansfield. Why It Matters Voters in Mansfield Independent School District (ISD) overhauled the school board in the May 3 election, with challengers unseating incumbents—including the board president and secretary—in all three contested races. Texas is among the states that have seen a recent rise […]
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Frankie Muniz’s NASCAR Frustrations Boil Over After Texas Crash: “I’m Over It”
Frankie Muniz’s NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in disappointment for the driver after his front-right tire blew, forcing him into the outside wall. This is his fourth DNF of this season alone. Despite his Malcolm in the Middle schedule getting in the way of any simulator practice work for Muniz and […]
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