Good news for commuters: Gurugram to get metro services on THESE 2 new routes, preparations underway; Here’s what we know so far
Gurugram is set to expand its metro network as HMRTC approves DPRs for two new corridors connecting Bhondsi, the railway station, Golf Course Extension Road and Sector 5. Traffic studies will begin soon, with reports expected in six months.
Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality remains ‘very poor’, hits ‘severe’ in THESE areas; over 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hrs
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index in Delhi is at 387 as of 6 am, falling into the ‘very poor’ category. Several other areas reeled under ‘severe’ levels, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 437, ITO at 409 and Jahangirpuri at 400.
One year after a deadly train wreck, a West Texas town awaits help to avoid more tragedy
As oil and gas industry traffic continues to speed through Pecos, TxDOT said it is working to find $194 million to build an alternative route away from the heart of the city.
Texas tracks the long-term outcomes of public school students. See how your school district compares here.
Newly-released state data tracked the long-term outcomes of public school students who enrolled a decade ago.
Texas is approving money for flood warning systems, but will it be enough to build Kerr County’s?
The county where more than 100 died in July floods wants to quickly build a $5 million flood warning system.
More Texas students complete journey through college, but low-income students still left behind
Economically disadvantaged students are much less likely to go on and attain degrees, according to new state data that tracks long-term outcomes.
Texas A&M System tightens restrictions on discussing race and gender in class
Under the new rules, discussions on “race or gender ideology,” sexual orientation or gender identity appear to be barred from introductory-level courses.
Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. Angela Paxton agree to unseal divorce records
The agreement comes after a judge put the Paxtons’ records under seal, prompting The Texas Tribune and other outlets to challenge the order.
Texas Democratic candidates unite in the Rio Grande Valley to court Latino voters
State Rep. James Talarico faces an uphill battle in his U.S. Senate bid while 15th Congressional hopeful Bobby Pulido aims to flip the district, but he must first win his primary.
North Carolina’s longest-serving governor dies at 88 after serving 4 terms in office
The longest-serving governor of North Carolina, Jim Hunt, died Thursday at the age of 88. His daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, announced the Democratic leader’s death in a statement on X. “It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Governor Jim Hunt,” she wrote. “He devoted his life to serving the people of North Carolina, guided by a belief that public service should expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and always put people first. His leadership and compassion left a lasting impact on so many across our state.” CONGRESS TO HOLD CRIME HEARING IN CHARLOTTE FOLLOWING DEADLY LIGHT RAIL ATTACK Hunt served a total of 16 years as North Carolina’s governor, holding office from 1977 to 1985 and again from 1993 to 2001. He was the only governor in state history to be elected to four terms, following a constitutional change allowing consecutive service. Hunt was widely regarded as the state’s education-focused governor who made schools and early childhood learning the centerpiece of his administration. He is widely known for launching “Smart Start,” a 1993 initiative that provided health and education services to children under age five to help prepare them for school. He also successfully lobbied to raise North Carolina teacher salaries above the national median, expanded access to full-day kindergarten statewide, and established the nation’s first public residential high school focused on science and math. DESANTIS WARNS GOP FACES ‘ISSUE’ KEEPING TRUMP VOTERS ENGAGED IN FUTURE ELECTIONS “I can think of no one who shaped North Carolina’s recent successes as much as Governor Jim Hunt,” North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said in a post on X. “Governor for 16 years, he was a visionary who founded Smart Start, raised teacher pay, protected air quality, and created the NC Biotech Center. On a personal level, he was a mentor and dear friend. Anna and I are keeping Carolyn, Rachel, and the entire Hunt family in our thoughts and prayers. May Governor Hunt’s memory be a blessing. He certainly was for North Carolina.” CHARLOTTE BRACES FOR FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AS MURDER RATE RISES 200% IN UPTOWN AREA Former North Carolina political figures also shared their condolences online following Hunt’s death. “Not only was he the greatest Governor in North Carolina history, he brought a caring and committed purpose to everything he did, especially our children and our schools,” former Gov. Roy Cooper wrote in a post on X. “I don’t know anyone who worked harder and had a greater positive effect on the people of North Carolina than Jim Hunt. He was a great friend and mentor and I will miss him.” Former Republican Gov. Pat McCrory added in another post on Facebook: “Jim Hunt was ‘The Governor’ and was the greatest salesperson ever for our state,” he said. “For me personally and despite our political differences, he was a mentor and friend during my tenure as Mayor, Governor and as a former Governor. He will be missed but his spirit and passion for public service will remain forever.”