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Texas A&M University faces chaos as it reviews courses for race or gender ideology content, leading to sudden cancellations and changes just before the spring semester. Students and professors are dealing with the impact, including the cancellation of an introduction to race and ethnicity sociology class. The Board of Regents policy, aimed at stopping classroom indoctrination, limits certain topics to non-core or graduate classes. Students and PhD students teaching undergrads are scrambling to adjust, while reactions split along political lines. Checkout Solipillow.com

Texas Healthcare in 2026: Navigating Policy Changes and Challenges Texas is grappling with significant healthcare policy shifts in 2026, following recent federal and state changes. Senate Bill 31, or the Life of the Mother Act, clarifies the states abortion ban, allowing doctors to act for life-saving care even if the danger is not imminent. However, this comes after complaints of delayed life-saving care due to vague rules since the total ban in June 2022. House Bill 7, effective last December, intensifies enforcement by allowing anyone to sue those who help Texans get abortion pills from out-of-state providers, potentially sparking legal fights across state lines. Public health experts worry about a new law making vaccine exemption forms easier to get online, which could boost opt-out rates and hurt herd immunity efforts. In Houston, top research institutions like Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson face uncertainty over federal funding cuts for indirect costs, leading to layoffs. However, a court blocked the layoffs for now, with appeals and Congress still in play. On a positive note, rural hospitals received a boost with state grants up to $250,000 each and $281 million in federal funds, the biggest award nationwide, aiming to fight closures, expand telehealth, and tackle Texass high uninsured rates, especially in rural areas. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Houston Texans top-ranked defense secured three All-Pro selections, with Will Anderson Jr., Derek Stingley, and Danielle Hunter earning first-team honors. However, wide receiver Nico Collins and nickel back Jalen Pitre, who had strong seasons, were overlooked due to missed games and late position changes. The team now focuses on the playoffs with their stars motivated for next season. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Shooting in Humble, Texas: Man Dead, Suspects on the Run A fatal shooting in Humble, Texas, has left a man dead and multiple suspects at large. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in the Vistadale area, with the victim found in a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Four or five Black male suspects, wearing dark clothing and ski masks, fled the scene. The community is on edge as authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Florida Woman Charged for Fraudulent Texas Flood Donation Scam: A woman from Florida, Maitlin White, has been accused of setting up fake donation pages for a Texas flood victims family. White, a single mother, allegedly posed as the father of Chloe Childress, a counselor who died during the floods, to scam money from grieving families. The scam pages were discovered on GoFundMe and SpotFund, and White confessed to creating them using the real familys details. Whites case is ongoing, serving as a reminder to verify donation drives during tragedies. Checkout Solipillow.com

Texas Data Center Boom: A Power and Environmental Concern - Texas is experiencing a surge in data centers, with hundreds planned or under construction, each consuming vast amounts of power. This could strain the grid, hike electricity rates, and increase emissions. The uncertainty of project completion may lead to unnecessary infrastructure costs. Post-Uri grid reliability fears are heightened, and proposed gas power plants could emit as much pollution as 27 million cars. Water usage, untracked in drought-prone Texas, is another major concern. Major players like Chevron and Google are investing heavily, urging leaders to plan resources carefully. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sister Cindy, a 66-year-old evangelical preacher from Indiana, is embarking on her Ho No Mo Tour, visiting college campuses across the US, including the University of Houston and Sam Houston State University. With a viral social media presence, she promotes abstinence through her bold, controversial style, sparking online buzz. Starting her ministry in 1977, she now continues her mission solo, posting videos, hosting Bible sessions, selling merchandise, and offering personalized messages on Cameo. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Trump Administration unveils plans for five hundred miles of floating barriers along the Rio Grande, aiming to enhance security and prevent fatal crossings. These buoys, made by a Texas-based company, will be installed by the U.S. International Boundary and Waters Commission. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem emphasizes the barriers role in saving lives and improving agent safety, following the Biden Administrations record of nearly three thousand migrant deaths. This initiative builds on Texas Governor Greg Abbotts Operation Lone Star, with state leaders seeking federal reimbursement for border security efforts. Checkout Solipillow.com