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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces $300 Million Agricultural Complex

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces $300 Million Agricultural Complex

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is embarking on its largest single capital project in history, a $300 million, 1-million-square-foot agricultural complex named 'The Farm' along Highway 288. This new facility, which includes approximately 900,000 square feet of air-conditioned space, is designed to expand the Rodeo's footprint and support agricultural education and youth development. It will not replace the Rodeo's primary home at Reliant Park, where main livestock events and rodeo competitions will continue to be held. Instead, 'The Farm' will accommodate expanded competitions, equine events, and year-round programming. The name 'The Farm' stands for 'Furthering our Agriculture and Ranching Mission' and was chosen through a community-wide public vote. The facility is scheduled to open for the 2029 rodeo season, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire has pledged to expedite the permit process to ensure construction remains on schedule.
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Can better civics lessons strengthen democracy? These teachers hope so

Can better civics lessons strengthen democracy? These teachers hope so

Teachers are being equipped with tools to moderate conversations on the Constitution, including the First and Fourth Amendments and religious freedom.
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U.S. Green Building Council Selects 53 School Leaders for Indoor Air Quality Fellowship

U.S. Green Building Council Selects 53 School Leaders for Indoor Air Quality Fellowship

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools has chosen 53 school system leaders from 25 states to participate in its 2026–2027 School Air Quality Fellowship. This nine-month program, running from September 2026 through May 2027, aims to provide training, technical assistance, and peer support to help participants develop practical plans for improving indoor air quality and energy efficiency in schools. The fellows, who hold roles in facilities, environmental health and safety, business operations, and sustainability, were selected based on their district-wide responsibility for indoor air quality management, the potential impact of their planned projects, and balanced geographic representation across the U.S. The program will equip them with the School District Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Toolkit, developed in partnership with the American Lung Association, Go Green Initiative, and the University of Utah, to create district-specific plans. This initiative comes as K-1...
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DoorDash Acquires Grubhub Campus Dining and Invests in Wonder to Expand Local Commerce

DoorDash Acquires Grubhub Campus Dining and Invests in Wonder to Expand Local Commerce

DoorDash Acquires Grubhub Campus Dining and Invests in Wonder to Expand Local Commerce
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The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says

The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says

A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans
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LETTERS: Give taxpayers opportunity to vote on big money projects

LETTERS: Give taxpayers opportunity to vote on big money projects

LETTERS: Give taxpayers opportunity to vote on big money projects; The job description of a U.S. representative; Help me find Miss Lujan
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Artpace Exhibition Revisits Fuerza Unida's Fight After 1990 Levi Strauss Plant Closure

Artpace Exhibition Revisits Fuerza Unida's Fight After 1990 Levi Strauss Plant Closure

In 1990, Levi Strauss & Co. closed its South Zarzamora plant in San Antonio, Texas, leading to the formation of Fuerza Unida by over 1,100 former workers. The company moved its production operations to Costa Rica. Fuerza Unida, a San Antonio-based group, was established in response to this closure. The organization subsequently engaged in legal actions, organized protests, and conducted hunger strikes to advocate for the affected workers. In 2021, Fuerza Unida donated an archival collection of photographs, documents, and other records detailing their history and efforts to the University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections. This historical event is currently being explored by Houston artist Irene Antonia Diane Reece as part of an Artpace San Antonio residency exhibition, which focuses on memory and power through various artistic forms.
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Democrats dream of a blue Texas. It's still just a fantasy. | Opinion

Democrats dream of a blue Texas. It's still just a fantasy. | Opinion

The Democratic Party and mainstream media's desire to turn Texas blue is strange given the numbers. Have they seen Gov. Greg Abbott's latest polling?
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Credit Card fees are so annoying, Americans are going back to cash

Credit Card fees are so annoying, Americans are going back to cash

As more businesses tack surcharges onto credit card purchases, frustrated consumers are reaching for bills and coins again
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'Voters are deeply concerned.' Democratic 2028 hopefuls debate AI regulations

'Voters are deeply concerned.' Democratic 2028 hopefuls debate AI regulations

As Americans’ concerns over AI have grown in the wake of whistleblower warnings, Democrats are rushing to solidify their pitch to voters.
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A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels
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Portfolio manager favors AI & value 'barbell' stock strategy

Portfolio manager favors AI & value 'barbell' stock strategy

The Aptus Capital Advisors portfolio manager sees a possible sentiment-driven pullback, but he favors AI infrastructure alongside select out-of-favor companies with identifiable catalysts.