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Trump-Backed Republican Matt Van Epps Wins US House Special Election in Tennessee

Trump-Backed Republican Matt Van Epps Wins US House Special Election in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House. Van Epps was backed by President Donald Trump. He defeated Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn to keep the 7th Congressional District in the GOP column. But the comparatively slim margin of victory fueled…MORE

Camp Mystic Plans a Partial Reopening in 2026 After the Devastating July Floods

Camp Mystic Plans a Partial Reopening in 2026 After the Devastating July Floods

(WBAP/KLIF) – HUNT, TX – Camp Mystic has announced plans to reopen with new safety measures five months after a catastrophic flood killed 27 of its campers and counselors. Camp officials sent a message to parents that stated that new flood monitors and generators have been installed and that every cabin will have two-way radios.…MORE

Texas Families Can Begin Applying for School Vouchers as Early as Next Week

Texas Families Can Begin Applying for School Vouchers as Early as Next Week

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Private schools and vendors who currently participate in the existing state initiative for students with disabilities can apply on December 9th, while other Texas families can begin applying February 9th. The program, which the Texas Comptroller’s office oversees, will officially launch at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. Most…MORE

Hegseth Cites ‘Fog of War’ in Defending Follow-On Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

Hegseth Cites ‘Fog of War’ in Defending Follow-On Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is citing the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September. During Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting at the White House, Hegseth said he did not see any survivors in the water, saying the boat “exploded in fire.”…MORE