Kevin Garnett has publicly asked the San Antonio Spurs to allow him to conduct an on-court training session with rookie Victor Wembanyama. The Hall of Famer says he wants to support Wembanyama’s development by sharing his NBA experience and defensive expertise. The Spurs have not yet issued a response to Garnett’s request.
Texas Department of Public Safety officials urge gun owners to secure firearms during holiday travel and family gatherings, citing increased movement, visitors and children in homes and vehicles. The advisory outlines safe storage practices, including unloading weapons, using locks or safes, separating ammunition and checking homes before guests arrive. The agency also highlights vehicle and air travel guidelines, the risk of theft from cars and the importance of talking with children and other adults about firearm access and storage responsibilities.
Texas public universities are using artificial intelligence tools to review and rewrite course descriptions, syllabi, and academic materials that reference race and gender in response to new state rules on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Internal records show administrators directing faculty to run course documents through AI platforms, generate alternative language, and standardize revisions under tight deadlines while legal and compliance offices oversee the process. Faculty communications and governance documents detail questions about academic freedom, instructional precision, and the long-term impact of AI mediated changes on curricula, enrollment, and campus policy across multiple disciplines.
Austin Independent School District filed a lawsuit against North Austin residents who oppose the district’s plan to sell a former school site, seeking a court ruling on its authority to dispose of the property. Neighbors said the proposed sale could permanently change their community and have raised concerns about future land use, traffic, and neighborhood character. The case now moves through the civil court process in Austin, where a judge will determine the parties’ rights and any limits on the district’s ability to sell the land.
Leander Independent School District in Austin, Texas, has approved a plan to close Faubion Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. The school board voted after reviewing enrollment and facility data and directed administrators to create a transition plan for students and staff. District officials said they will announce new school assignments, transportation details and rezoning information before the 2026-27 academic year and will hold community meetings to explain the changes.
San Antonio City Council will vote on a proposal to move city elections from May to November to cut costs and increase voter turnout. The measure would align municipal races with state and federal contests, adjust the city’s election calendar, and change logistics for Bexar County election officials. The article details the proposed changes, legal framework, turnout and cost data, public input, and potential implementation steps if the council approves or rejects the change.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins are in a dispute over a proposal to use about $30 million from Houston’s stormwater fund to demolish certain buildings. Whitmire argues the reallocation would address unsafe or problematic structures, while Hollins says city rules restrict the fund to stormwater mitigation and do not permit demolition spending. City Council, legal staff, and budget officials are reviewing the fund’s authorizing language, financial policies, and project lists before any vote.
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial entered the men’s 80kg final of the SEA Games 2025 after scoring a knockout win over Vietnam’s Manh Cuing Nguyen at the Chulalongkorn Sports Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The two-time Olympian landed a powerful right hook in their semifinal bout, prompting a referee stoppage and securing his place in the gold medal match. Event officials confirmed the result as an official KO and updated the 80kg bracket to reflect Marcial’s advance to the championship round. Organizers scheduled the men’s 80kg final in Bangkok, where Marcial will fight for the SEA Games gold against an opponent still to be determined.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a violent Mexican fuel-theft cartel and its imprisoned leader under the Trump administration’s crackdown on cartels that fund operations through stolen oil and gas. The measures block assets under U.S. jurisdiction and bar American individuals and entities from doing business with the designated group and its leader. The action aims to disrupt the cartel’s financial networks, limit access to the U.S. financial system and weaken revenue streams derived from illegal oil and gas theft, as part of wider cross-border efforts against organized crime.
Texas A&M student Aiden Ross won season 28 of NBC’s “The Voice” after a live finale in Los Angeles that combined viewer voting and coach input. The article reports how Ross advanced through blind auditions, battle rounds, knockouts, and live shows, and explains the voting system, format, and production details of the season. It also notes the response from Texas A&M and local media, outlines the winner’s prize, and describes how the network promoted and aired the finale.