Texas

Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79

Kinky Friedman, the cigar-chomping, mustachioed Texan country singer for the Texas Jewboys, died Thursday from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 79.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
28/06/2024

Texas school district agrees to remove ‘Anne Frank’s Diary,’ ‘Maus,’ and 670 other books

Typically, a school district would require book challengers to go through a formal challenge process in which each individual book would be assessed for merit, this time it took five minutes.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
27/06/2024

Texas woman accused of attempting to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American

Other US incidents amid the Gaza war include the fatal October stabbing of a 6-year-old boy in Illinois whom police said was targeted because he was Palestinian-American.

By REUTERS
24/06/2024

NoTraffic to install smart lights in Texas. Israel next?

While Israel installs outdated traffic lights, a U.S. city will benefit from Israeli smart lights managing traffic congestion.

By UDI ETZION/WALLA!
21/06/2024

‘I’m Jewish, we can fight’: Shimon Smotritsky delivers swift TKO at Fury FC 92

Jewish-Israeli welterweight fighter Shimon Smotritsky says he wants to show the world what Jews can do.

20/06/2024

Tony Evans announces step back from ministry 'due to sin'

Evans has also led several tours to Israel, inviting believers to experience the Holy Land firsthand.

What would the US do if it were in Israel's position?

Let’s also hope that those who keep on criticizing Israel for supposedly violating the IHL will gather the courage to look in the mirror, ask themselves how they would have reacted.

19/05/2024

Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody

Screaming turned to violence, with his girlfriend clawing at his face. Then she pulled a knife.

By REUTERS
12/05/2024

Israeli team triumphs in FIRST Robotics Competition amid war challenges

Israeli team triumphs at international robotics competition amidst war, showcasing STEM education's resilience and inclusivity despite conflict challenges.

04/05/2024

Texan businesses seek to strength economic ties between Israel and the lone-star state

Many of those involved stated their enthusiasm for partnering with Israeli businesses and bringing the "Start-up Nation" to the "Scale-up Nation."

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