Ted Cruz aims to shut down 'woke' science grants for cancer research, car safety, student participation

In his latest "anti-WOKE" tantrum, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has shared a database of 3,400 National Science Foundation (NSF) grants that he claims may be pushing "neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda," NPR reports. What do these grants targeted by Texas' junior senator propose to do? Clone Vladimir Lenin

Texas House establishes own DOGE to 'reduce the size and scope of government'

Republican Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows revealed state lawmakers had formed their own "DOGE" modeled after billionaire Elon Musk's controversial Department of Government Efficiency, which is currently strip mining the federal government. The Texas DOGE — or Delivery of Government Efficiency —

San Antonio Zoo closes three exhibits after wild vulture tests 'non-negative' for bird flu

As a measles outbreak raises concerns in Texas, another epidemic is forcing the San Antonio Zoo to close three exhibits until further notice. In a Sunday Facebook post, zoo officials said they're closing the facility's Hixon Bird House, Lory Landing and Flamingo Mingle exhibits for the foreseeable f

Texas Lottery commissioner resigns as agency faces legislative scrutiny

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas Lottery Commissioner Clark Smith has resigned, according to a spokesperson with the commission, as scrutiny for the department from lawmakers grows.