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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. oil industry hit a legal roadblock in January when a judge struck down a $192 million oil and natural gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico over future global warming emissions from burning the fuels. It came at a pivotal time for Chevron, Exxon and other industry players: the Biden administration had curtailed opportunities for new offshore drilling, while raising climate change concerns.

A new law requiring Texas schools to display donated “In God We Trust” posters is the latest move by Republican lawmakers to bring Christianity into taxpayer- funded institutions. Under the law, Senate Bill 797, which passed during last year’s legislative session, schools are required to display the posters if they are donated.

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Seated in the cockpit of a large Sikorski S-61 firefighting helicopter parked at the Brownwood airport, Savannah Montero explained some of the dynamics of controlling the aircraft. She pointed to controls including the cyclic and collective, the engine controls and the floor pedals.

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. government will hold trade talks with Taiwan in a sign of support for the island democracy that China claims as its own territory, prompting Beijing to warn Thursday it will take action if necessary to “safeguard its sovereignty.”

With a new school year in Waxahachie ISD now underway the Waxahachie Police Department is reminding drivers and families of some important safety tips. Lt.