Texas

Texas is a state within the United States located in the south of the country. Nicknamed "The Lone Star State," Texas was previously an independent republic before being admitted to the US in 1845 as the 28th state. Today, Texas is the second-largest state in the US by population, second only to California, and by area, second only to Alaska. Its capital city is Austin and its largest city is Houston.

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Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao recalls sighting mysterious metallic spheres over Texas

Chiao speculates objects may be military drones, saying 'if it's not that, then it gets a little more scary.'

CEO RUSSELL F. ROBINSON addresses the Global Conference for Israel.

Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel proves ‘Everything’s bigger in Texas’

2,500 attendees gathered in Dallas to celebrate Israel’s resilience, tackle antisemitism, and plan for a brighter future, uniting voices across ages, geographies, and ideologies for one cause.

By RYAN TOROK
26/12/2024
 Texas Pushes Forward with 100% Gold-Backed Transactional Currency Legislation

Texas Pushes Forward with 100% Gold-Backed Transactional Currency Legislation

Texas unveils bold plan: Gold-backed digital currency. Lawmakers propose state-wide digital coins fully redeemable in precious metals, offering alternative to traditional currency.

By ERAN TAL
28/11/2024

BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard sued by Republican states over climate accords

Republicans have long explored using US antitrust laws to target alleged collusion among large fund managers to advance climate-related goals.

By REUTERS
27/11/2024

Texas board approves Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Critics argue the curriculum violates the separation of church and state by promoting Christianity in public schools.

Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Texas is poised to adopt a public school curriculum that refers to Jesus as “the Messiah,” asks kindergartners to study the Sermon on the Mount and presents the Crusades in a positive light.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/11/2024
 Islamophobia Discussion with Linda Sarsour, Ingrid Mattson and Imam Zaid Shakir

Hotel in Texas to host two speakers tied to Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood

One of the speakers had previously nearly been denied US citizenship over his links with Hamas and the MAB.

The FBI claims it stopped a potential ISIS terrorist attack in Houston, Texas

Federal prosecutors say that a 28-year-old Houston resident created ISIS recruitment propaganda, researched how to build an explosive belt, and researched security measures for local Jewish sites.

Jewish death row inmate granted new trial following judge's antisemitic statements

The judge who sentenced Randy Halprin to death reportedly referred to him as "the Jew," "Randy the Jew," and "the Jew Halprin."

The US and Texas State flags fly over the Texas State Capitol in Austin

Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress

Goldman will join Reps. David Kustoff of Tennessee and Max Miller of Ohio as the Republican Jewish contingent in the House.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
06/11/2024
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