IHRA and Atlanta Dragway: what’s real, what’s rumor, and what the public record actually shows (as of January 20, 2026)

Rumors that the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is “buying Atlanta Dragway” in Commerce, Georgia keep resurfacing ...
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Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal

A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling.

Highway 80 Westbound lanes between Newell Road and East Loop 338 back open

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is investigating two crashes on Highway 80 between Newell Road and East Loop 338 ...
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Florida's open carry becomes law

TAMPA, Fla. — Open carry, often known as constitutional carry, of a firearm went into effect Thursday across Florida. A ban on open carry was overturned by an appeals court earlier this month, paving ...