Texas Congressman Chip Roy warns of severe consequences if President Trump’s budget bill passes. The bill, proposing $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans over concerns that millions could lose healthcare coverage.
Texas Democrats oppose a House Republican proposal to cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP, citing concerns over impacts on low-income residents and benefits for the wealthy.
The former Fluor Corporation site in Sugar Land will be redeveloped into Lake Pointe Green, a modern mixed-use community with luxury housing and parks. Supported by substantial city-backed incentives, this project aims to rejuvenate the area and boost local economic growth.
The Supreme Court (SC), through the Committee on First- and Second-Level Courts’ Performance Evaluation (Committee) led by its Chairperson, Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, officially concluded the Kick-Off Pilot Implementation of the Performance Development Framework (PDF) for High-Performance Courts on May 8, 2025, at the Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila.
A 13-year-old in San Antonio is charged with plotting a school shooting and linked to a 2023 apartment fire. Authorities stress community vigilance for safety.
Taylor Independent School District in Austin, Texas, offers up to $10,000 in signing bonuses to qualified middle school teachers for the 2025-2026 school year, alongside a $1,000 referral bonus for current staff and various other incentives.
Krishnah Gravidez to showcase her skills in the Miss World 2025 “Head-to-Head” challenge for Asia and Oceania on May 21, streamed live. The preliminary rounds, part of the 72nd Miss World Festival, include contestants discussing social issues. Gravidez represents the Philippines, competing in various challenges leading to the final event in Hyderabad, India, on May 31.
Novak Djokovic, ahead of the French Open, has stated he is in no rush to replace Andy Murray as his coach. Djokovic, parting ways with Murray after a challenging season start, affirms that he currently does not need a new coach as he prepares for the Roland Garros warm-up event against Marton Fucsovics.
Matthew Lee Johnson was executed in Texas for the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris, whom he set on fire during a robbery. The execution, by lethal injection, happened 13 years after the crime, amidst ongoing debates over capital punishment in the U.S.
U.S. immigration authorities reportedly deport migrants to South Sudan amid legal challenges and rising violence. Lawyers seek to block deportations, citing humanitarian concerns and potential legal violations.