Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.

The Texas Rangers (38–42) open a four‑game set against the Blue Jays (39–41) tonight at Rogers Centre north of the border. Last night, the Rangers dropped their second in a row in Miami, losing 4-2 to the Marlins.