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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Evangelical support for Israel: NRB breakfast unites Christians against antisemitism

“Four years ago, I stood in this room and warned that this fight against antisemitism is your fight," said CAM Director of Christian Outreach and Engagement.

Texas faces largest measles outbreak in over 30 years with 124 cases

Most cases are among unvaccinated children in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are under 50%.

El Paso Jewish community is 'being targeted,' rabbi claims after two synagogues vandalized

B'nai Zion synagogue and Temple Mount Sinai were spraypainted with red swastikas entwined with Magen Davids.

Breaking barriers: a Jewish teen’s role in desegregation in 1950s Texas

A small Texas town took a stand against segregation through sports.

By BARUCH SCHMIDT
20/01/2025

Texas school district removes Bible from libraries

During a recent school board meeting, parents expressed their outrage, calling the decision "absurd."

'Giant Love': Shedding light on Edna Ferber and the making of 'Giant'

As Edna Ferber’s popularity has waned over the years, Julie Gilbert hopes to reintroduce the first Jewish Pulitzer Prize winner and “put her at the center of 20th-century women writers.”

By GEORGE MEDOVOY
30/12/2024

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
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