Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Targets Prediction Market Gambling Loophole

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is leading a charge to slam shut a federal loophole letting prediction markets thrive as online gambling in the Lone Star State. These platforms, booming since 2025, allow wagers on everything from Astros strikeouts to election winners, sparking fears of manipulated sports and votes. But the Trump-era CFTC is aggressively blocking states like Texas from stepping in.

May 6

South Texas Families Sue SpaceX for Sonic Boom Home Damage

May 6

Highland Park Voters Boot DART, First Texas Exit Since '89

May 6

Amarillo Shooting Kills Teens Ezekiel Almazan, 16-Year-Old After Party Clash

Two teenagers lay dead and 10 others wounded after gunmen followed a party crowd to an Amarillo apartment complex and unleashed a hail of bullets early Saturday. The targeted attack at Westminster Apartments has left the Panhandle city reeling, with police hunting two suspects known to partygoers. No arrests yet as shell casings hint at multiple weapons in the fray.

May 6

Spreading Good Vibes Widely: Multiplying Your Reach

Want to amplify your positive impact? Reaching more people across different platforms can turn small acts of kindness into a powerful force.

May 6

The Universal Appeal of Number Sequences

May 6

Starlette Signs: Celestial Echoes and Harmonious Horizons - A Day of Open Doors!

May 6

Navigating the Silent Treatment: Is It Ever Justifiable?

May 6

Navigating the Friendship Maze: When to Fold 'Em

May 6

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

In an era of ever-increasing digital platforms, let's explore how we can use these tools to build bridges instead of walls within our communities. Discover simple strategies for connecting with neighbors across different online spaces.

May 6

Texas Executes James Broadnax in Huntsville After Supreme Court Snubs Final Plea

James Broadnax, convicted in the brutal 2008 Garland studio slayings of two music producers, received lethal injection Thursday evening, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal over a cousin's confession. The 37-year-old became Texas' third execution of 2026, marking the 599th death penalty case since 1982. Witnesses described his final moments as he addressed victims' families from the gurney.

May 6