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Oil hits $100/barrel as U.S.-Iran war costs soar to $11.3B in week one. 140 troops injured, strikes escalate. Hegseth warns worse ahead.

An Egyptian family has been detained for 9 months at a Texas ICE facility, reporting moldy food, untreated illness, and severe psychological harm to children.

Iran launches 35+ waves of missile and drone attacks across Gulf states, striking oil fields and U.S. bases in what experts call the Third Gulf War.

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Texas honors 42nd Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards recipients whose decades of service raised millions, fed thousands, and rebuilt communities.

Chief Warrant Officer Robert M. Marzan, 54, became the first Californian killed in the Iran conflict when a drone struck Kuwait in March 2026.

Chief Warrant Officer Robert M. Marzan, 54, became the first Californian killed in the U.S.-Iran war after a drone strike in Kuwait ended 30 years of service.

Airport security wait times vary wildly during the shutdown—some hit 1+ hour while privatized TSA airports breeze through in under 10 minutes.

Texas hosts first-ever Targeted Violence Prevention Conference, drawing 350+ from 19 states. 2026 event already planned as state leads national effort.

Texas invests in preventing targeted violence with 380+ stakeholders at DPS conference focusing on behavioral threat management and proactive intervention.