Texas
Texas is a state within the United States located in the south of the country. Nicknamed "The Lone Star State," Texas was previously an independent republic before being admitted to the US in 1845 as the 28th state. Today, Texas is the second-largest state in the US by population, second only to California, and by area, second only to Alaska. Its capital city is Austin and its largest city is Houston.
Israeli wheelchair tennis star Guy Sasson all set for Wimbledon
Overcoming challenges is what Sasson, 45, does best. Since a snowboarding accident left him paralyzed 10 years ago, he has become one of the top wheelchair tennis players in the world.
Texas floods death toll creeps up as search and rescue continues
After flood in Texas devastates local camps, Jewish camps express grief and condolences
Death toll in Texas flooding nears 100 as search ongoing for 11 missing campers
Death toll from Texas floods rises to 67, many still missing
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office reported 13 people were found dead in "catastrophic flooding" in the area.
As pro-Israel event in Texas canceled, US must stop bowing to jihadist threats
The event had already been relocated from its original Dallas venue after American, pro-Hamas, jihadist groups issued threats to “target” the Israel Summit.
Don’t mess with Israel: A new post-October 7 strategy - opinion
The preemptive strike on Iran sends a clear message to Israel’s adversaries – don’t mess with us.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
Texas legislature passes bill mandating Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
Critics argue it infringes the Constitution's separation of church and state and the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
Proposal requiring classroom displays of Ten Commandments passes Texas House
The underlying measure is among Republicans’ efforts this session to expand religion in public classrooms. Lawmakers voted Friday to send a bill to Abbott allowing prayer time in public schools.
Texas mother accused of ‘intentionally and knowingly’ aiding son’s school attack plan
Ashley Pardo allegedly purchased her 14-year-old son tactical gear, including ammunition magazines, a tactical vest and a helmet.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sends letter to San Marcos mayor condemning proposed antisemitic resolution
“I have repeatedly made clear that Texas will not tolerate antisemitism. Anti-Israel policies are anti-Texas policies," Abbott wrote in the letter.
Pro-Israel Block Party met with protests at University of Texas
The pro-Israel Block Party has been organised by Texas Hillel for the past 25 years and is the largest pro-Israel event to take place on a North American college campus.
6000-year-old hunting kit discovered in West Texas cave system
This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the lives of ancient hunters, revealing tools, weapons, and even a folded pronghorn hide left untouched for thousands of years.
Hunter discovers rare mammoth tusk in West Texas
This is only the second Trans-Pecos mammoth tusk found since the 1960s.
