Behind the scenes of Texas politics, statewide officials oversee the state’s finances, agriculture industry, energy regulation and highest criminal court. As the March 3 Republican primary approaches, voters face decisions in several contested races that will shape how Texas governs for years to come.

Behind every state budget, courtroom ruling and public land decision is an elected official tasked with steering Texas’s future. This election cycle, Democratic voters will decide nominees for key positions that oversee the state’s finances, natural resources, judiciary and legislative priorities.

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Early voting turnout for the 2026 Texas primary elections has surged to levels never before seen in a midterm cycle, with statewide total turnout on pace to more than double the figures recorded during the 2022 primaries.

The NBA is publicly pushing to change the way it distributes talent to its worst teams. Here are 10 (possibly anachronistic) fixes, proposed by a young genius of very normal stature.

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From lesser-known hidden gems to Waco staples, the upcoming week of events features a variety of music, acting, trivia and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for something to do with friends or family, or simply on your own, here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Waco.

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Protestants have become deeply influenced by a musical theology that promotes informal, emotional, expressive worship led by soft-rock bands and popular music. Where does that idea come from?

I find myself stressed, not present and not sleeping due to the constant worry about how to schedule my day and how I will get everything done that is being asked of me. This is very real and not merely a complaint — ask anyone you know trying to plan a wedding and graduate at the same time.

I found myself up early on a Wednesday morning, wondering where I could pass the time before my classes started. I recalled going through my old wardrobe and realizing it had been a while since I visited a thrift store.

Technology is prohibiting the human connection that college is built on, and unfortunately, change doesn’t start until professors and other students engage in conversations outside the class block. Some professors are already doing this by having lunch with students or simply opening the door to discussion about a passion in common with a student right after class ends.

Suffering is something that people aim to avoid at all costs, seeking the easy, comfortable life instead. However, suffering can be a beautiful, purifying thing, unveiling our desire for something deeper and drawing us into a beautiful intimacy with Christ.

Students can complete more than 120 credit hours and still feel unprepared to navigate a professional setting. Writing a clear business email and participating in workplace meetings are skills often learned outside a college’s coursework.

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