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Travel expert says you should buy all your 2026 plane tickets now

A partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security and the ongoing U.S. war with Iran has caused travel issues across the country. An expert has tips to help with your upcoming trips.

Cooper Neill for The Texas Tribune

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147 measles cases reported in Texas so far this year, most of them in federal detention centers

Mary Cantrell

Marfa Public Radio

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As Big Bend area border walls move forward, local landowners gear up for a fight

People walking at the Houston Live Stock Show & Rodeo

Janett Avalos

Houston Public Media

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Houston rodeo attendees react to new dress code requirements

Kyle McClenagan

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How the Iran war is wasting American resources

Adrian Ma, Darian Woods, Eric McDaniel
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Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying

Shannon Bond

Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown. Until a deal is reached, officials say airport disruptions and delays could get even worse.
Need some uplift? Life Kit has tips on how to be more optimistic

Andee Tagle

Studies have shown optimism promotes longevity, can lead to higher career success and even reduce risk of chronic disease. Life Kit offers tips on how to be more optimistic.
How the U.S. oil blockade is taking a high toll on everyday Cubans

Adrian Ma, Avery Keatley, Michael Levitt

As tensions between Washington and Havana mount, what is life like for Cubans living through a weekslong oil blockade? NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to CNN's Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about life on the island.

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Half the nation's oil reserve is in Texas. Here's what a reserve release means for the state

Natalie Weber

The Trump administration recently announced it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is located along the Gulf Coast, including two sites in Texas.
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Meet Doolysaurus, the small (and maybe fuzzy) new dinosaur discovered by UT Austin researchers

Raul Alonzo

Doolysaurus gives scientists more insight into connections in lineages between species in North America and Asia.
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Soccer will take center stage in June, but the World Cup offers more experiences than just games

James Hartley

Soccer fans and folks who don't care about the sport will all have opportunities to experience the cultural exchanges, taste cuisines from around the globe and join in on the party and excitement.
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Health care has a burnout problem. Parkland Health joins national effort to address it

Abigail Ruhman

Parkland Health was one of just two Texas-based organizations chosen for a "prestigious" national program designed to address provider burnout and workforce well-being concerns. The National Academy of Medicine selected Dallas County's safety net hospital to join the Change Maker Accelerators program.
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SMU, United Methodist Church resolve legal dispute over control of university

The church had sued Southern Methodist University for breach of contract after the school broke ties.
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Texas Tech students feel unsupported as new policies affect studies, culture

Texas Tech University's new guidelines for the discussion of race and gender in course curriculum has been met with criticism from free speech groups, professors, and students alike. From future enrollment to campus culture, some Texas Tech students say the impact extends outside of the classroom.

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China Spring robotics coach Brendan Smith, center, observes one of his team's robots during a practice session Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The program, in its first year, is preparing for its first UIL state competition on Friday, March 20, 2026.

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