The Texas State Board of Education approved a new statewide reading curriculum that requires public school students to study selected Bible passages beginning in 2030, prompting debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Sunday that Russia faces fuel shortages after repeated Ukrainian strikes on its energy infrastructure, while saying the situation remains under control and expressing readiness to continue negotiations with the United States on ending the war in Ukraine.
Brazil will play Japan in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday at Houston Stadium, marking Brazil’s first match at the venue during the 2026 tournament.
Lionel Messi scored another World Cup goal Saturday as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 before a sellout crowd of 70,649 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington to finish the group stage undefeated.
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday after the United States carried out new airstrikes on Iranian military targets, while Tehran warned it would halt negotiations to end the conflict if Washington continued its attacks.
Texans voiced growing concerns about the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers, while the Texas House Natural Resources Committee examined their potential impact on the state’s water supply and electric grid during a hearing last week.
Texas Democratic attorney general nominee Nathan Johnson said his party has momentum heading into the November midterm elections despite Republicans’ decades-long winning streak in statewide races.
Southwest Research Institute has joined a proposal to establish a national lunar research center in San Antonio, including plans for a 180-acre site that would replicate the moon’s surface near the institute’s main campus on Culebra Road.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will hold the 47th CineFestival San Antonio from July 9 to 12 at the Carver Community Cultural Center, featuring documentaries, feature films and short films that highlight Chicanx, Latinx and Latin American stories.
The Fairfield Police Department announced Friday that K9 Officer Farock died in a heat-related incident in Ennis, Texas, on June 12.