Shaun Mendis

Texas Senate Bill 8 restricting bathroom use for transgender community advances in special session

The Texas Women’s Privacy Act, or Texas Senate Bill 8, was approved by the Senate on August 6 and will be considered in the ...

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Trump signs executive order to assign political appointees to oversee federal research funding

On August 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating certain persons to approve and examine government research awards. These senior appointees may ...

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UT System ends faculty senates to abide by Texas Senate Bill 37

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 37, which takes effect on September 1, the UT System Board of Regents abolished faculty senates and councils ...

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EmJ Cox scores big for Texas soccer in 1-1 draw against Arizona State

EmJ Cox, a fifth-year defender, hadn’t scored since 2022. During Texas soccer’s second home game against Arizona on Thursday night, that changed. Cox headed ...

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National Peanut Festival Announces 2025 Events, Safety Rules

DOTHAN, AL (WDNews)—Organizers are reminding attendees of safety regulations and showcasing a jam-packed schedule of community events and entertainment as the 81st National Peanut ...

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Texas House passes new Congressional map for the state, sets up UT district primary

Following a lengthy session on Wednesday, Texas House Republicans approved a new congressional map that will increase the party’s number of seats in the ...

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Trump Pushes for Trilateral Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy to End War

WASHINGTON (WDNews)—In what he described as an attempt to halt the bloodshed and advance the conclusion of the Russia-Ukraine war, President Donald Trump welcomed ...

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UT System Board of Regents appoints John Zerwas as chancellor

According to a system news release, the UT System Board of Regents decided on Wednesday to name John Zerwas as the UT System chancellor. ...

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Dothan Seeks Community Input on Housing, Development Goals

(WDNews) DOTHAN, AL — The City of Dothan is requesting that citizens examine and provide feedback on its draft 2025 Annual Action Plan and ...

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UT System Board of Regents appoints Jim Davis as University President

According to a system news release, Jim Davis was elected as the new UT president by the UT System Board of Regents on Wednesday. ...

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