Texas's Unintentional Cannabis Boom: 7,000 Dispensaries and a Looming Ban
Texas's 2019 hemp legalization unintentionally created a massive, unregulated cannabis market with over 7,000 dispensaries, impacting the economy, public health, and veterans' access, with the legislature now debating a potential ban.
Texas's Unintentional Cannabis Boom: 7,000 Dispensaries and a Looming Ban
Texas's 2019 hemp legalization unintentionally created a massive, unregulated cannabis market with over 7,000 dispensaries, impacting the economy, public health, and veterans' access, with the legislature now debating a potential ban.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Sues Allstate for Alleged Unauthorized Collection and Sale of Location Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting and selling location data from over 45 million Americans without consent, using embedded tracking software in apps like GasBuddy and Life360, violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and pote...
Texas Sues Allstate for Alleged Unauthorized Collection and Sale of Location Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting and selling location data from over 45 million Americans without consent, using embedded tracking software in apps like GasBuddy and Life360, violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and pote...
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44% Bias Score
Major Winter Storm Threatens Southern US, Wildfires Rage in California
A major winter storm is expected to hit the southern US, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas starting Wednesday, following a deadly weekend storm that caused at least four deaths and dozens of injuries across the Midwest and South. Meanwhile, strong Santa Ana winds...
Major Winter Storm Threatens Southern US, Wildfires Rage in California
A major winter storm is expected to hit the southern US, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas starting Wednesday, following a deadly weekend storm that caused at least four deaths and dozens of injuries across the Midwest and South. Meanwhile, strong Santa Ana winds...
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36% Bias Score
Four Tren de Aragua Gang Members Apprehended in Texas
Four confirmed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were caught trying to enter the U.S. illegally in Texas on New Year's Eve, among 22 migrants apprehended by Texas DPS; Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization and launched a statewide operatio...
Four Tren de Aragua Gang Members Apprehended in Texas
Four confirmed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were caught trying to enter the U.S. illegally in Texas on New Year's Eve, among 22 migrants apprehended by Texas DPS; Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization and launched a statewide operatio...
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56% Bias Score
Four Major U.S. Cities Buck Trend, See Home Price Declines in 2024
In November 2024, four major U.S. cities—Austin, Tampa, San Antonio, and Fort Lauderdale—experienced home price declines ranging from -1.6% to -3.7%, contrasting with a national average increase of 5.4%, due to increased housing supply, slower migration, and high levels of unsold homes.
Four Major U.S. Cities Buck Trend, See Home Price Declines in 2024
In November 2024, four major U.S. cities—Austin, Tampa, San Antonio, and Fort Lauderdale—experienced home price declines ranging from -1.6% to -3.7%, contrasting with a national average increase of 5.4%, due to increased housing supply, slower migration, and high levels of unsold homes.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Debt Collection Agency
Taylor Bullard, a 34-year-old Texas man, was arrested on Friday for sending threatening emails to a debt collection agency over a disputed $543 debt, referencing using a machete and gasoline, and citing prior threats made to other companies in 2017 and 2022; he was released on $25,000 bond.
Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Debt Collection Agency
Taylor Bullard, a 34-year-old Texas man, was arrested on Friday for sending threatening emails to a debt collection agency over a disputed $543 debt, referencing using a machete and gasoline, and citing prior threats made to other companies in 2017 and 2022; he was released on $25,000 bond.
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36% Bias Score
Texas AG Sues Allstate for Allegedly Selling Driving Data of 45 Million Americans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary Arity on Monday for allegedly collecting and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans' mobile devices without their consent, violating Texas's Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and Insurance Code; the suit se...
Texas AG Sues Allstate for Allegedly Selling Driving Data of 45 Million Americans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary Arity on Monday for allegedly collecting and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans' mobile devices without their consent, violating Texas's Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and Insurance Code; the suit se...
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44% Bias Score
Ohio State Wins Cotton Bowl, Advances to National Championship Game
Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl semifinal on January 1, 2024, advancing to the national championship game against Notre Dame after overcoming a regular season loss to Michigan; the game featured several lead changes before Ohio State secured the victory in the fourth quarter.
Ohio State Wins Cotton Bowl, Advances to National Championship Game
Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl semifinal on January 1, 2024, advancing to the national championship game against Notre Dame after overcoming a regular season loss to Michigan; the game featured several lead changes before Ohio State secured the victory in the fourth quarter.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Faces New Winter Storm Amid 2021 Freeze Concerns
Texas braces for a major winter storm expected to drop up to four inches of snow, prompting concerns about power outages and echoing the deadly 2021 freeze; one death has already been reported in Houston.
Texas Faces New Winter Storm Amid 2021 Freeze Concerns
Texas braces for a major winter storm expected to drop up to four inches of snow, prompting concerns about power outages and echoing the deadly 2021 freeze; one death has already been reported in Houston.
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56% Bias Score
Arizona State's Upset Bid Against Texas in CFP Quarterfinals
In the Peach Bowl quarterfinals, underdog Arizona State, the Big 12 champions, faces the more highly-ranked Texas Longhorns; the winner advances to the Cotton Bowl on January 10th.
Arizona State's Upset Bid Against Texas in CFP Quarterfinals
In the Peach Bowl quarterfinals, underdog Arizona State, the Big 12 champions, faces the more highly-ranked Texas Longhorns; the winner advances to the Cotton Bowl on January 10th.
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40% Bias Score
Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi
Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.
Tornadoes Kill Two, Injure Six in Texas and Mississippi
Two people died and at least six were injured as tornadoes tore through Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes, flipping vehicles, and causing widespread power outages; the storm system later moved into Alabama and Georgia.
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12% Bias Score
Texas Realtor's Husband Arrested for Murder, Business Partner Also Charged
Brad Simpson, 53, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne Simpson, 51, after she disappeared following a witnessed altercation outside their home. His business partner is also charged with evidence tampering. The investigation involves alleged prior instances of domestic abuse,...
Texas Realtor's Husband Arrested for Murder, Business Partner Also Charged
Brad Simpson, 53, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne Simpson, 51, after she disappeared following a witnessed altercation outside their home. His business partner is also charged with evidence tampering. The investigation involves alleged prior instances of domestic abuse,...
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56% Bias Score