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Ten Texas high schools ranked among U.S. News’ Top 100 Best High Schools. Full Story

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Jan 2, 2026 · Ten Texas high schools ranked among U.S. News’ Top 100 Best High Schools. Full Story

The stairs were painted in opposition to Abbott’s directive to remove “political ideologies” from Texas streets. Full Story

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced charges against key members of the transnational criminal organization. Full Story

About Brad Johnson is a senior reporter and managing editor for The Texan and an Ohio native who graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. He covers Texas politics along with a focus on …