BREAKING NEWS
Community voices support for Texas teen Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed to death at a high school track meet
Read full article: Community voices support for Texas teen Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed to death at a high school track meetThe Frisco community is voicing support for Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by a fellow high school student at a track meet.
More than 40 people arrested at Texas home amid Tren de Aragua investigation
Read full article: More than 40 people arrested at Texas home amid Tren de Aragua investigationAuthorities did not say how the individuals arrested in Hays County may be tied to the Venezuelan gang. It was also unclear what criminal charges people may face, though drugs were seized.
Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas House
Read full article: Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas HouseThe legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.
Texas Senate passes bill prohibiting using SNAP benefits for junk food
Read full article: Texas Senate passes bill prohibiting using SNAP benefits for junk foodAn advocacy group called Make Texans Healthy Again (MHTA) praised the move by the Texas Senate in a news release as a way to keep people from using food stamps to buy soda, candy or other “ultra-processed products with no nutritional value.”
Abortion opponents laud bill that would clamp down on pill providers and out-of-state abortions
Read full article: Abortion opponents laud bill that would clamp down on pill providers and out-of-state abortionsSome health care providers in support of Senate Bill 2880 said people who are mailed abortion pills aren’t given instructions and do not receive follow-up care.
Texas senate passes bill expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990
Read full article: Texas senate passes bill expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990The Texas senate has passed a bill that would expand death penalty eligibility for individuals convicted of murdering children.
Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules
Read full article: Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rulesA federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.”.
‘Another tool in our fight’: State of Texas launches NARCAN locater map in battle against fentanyl poisoning
Read full article: ‘Another tool in our fight’: State of Texas launches NARCAN locater map in battle against fentanyl poisoningThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has launches an online, interactive map that shows where people can go to either acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN).
Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup options
Read full article: Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup optionsHomeowners in Houston are increasingly considering battery backup systems to mitigate the inconvenience of power outages.
Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in Austin
Read full article: Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in AustinThe family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers on Tuesday as they push to change sex offender registry laws.
Texas lawmaker will not move forward on bill to dismantle Parks and Wildlife Department
Read full article: Texas lawmaker will not move forward on bill to dismantle Parks and Wildlife DepartmentIn a post on Facebook, State Rep. Pat Curry said the bill he filed, HB 4938, was done so as a mechanism to bring TPWD to the table to discuss proposed regulations on the deer breeding industry in Texas.
Staffing issues prompt ground stop for arriving flights from Houston airspace into Austin
Read full article: Staffing issues prompt ground stop for arriving flights from Houston airspace into AustinAccording to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)
Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigations
Read full article: Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigationsThe winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.
Texas lawmaker files bill to rename part of Central Texas highway after President Donald Trump
Read full article: Texas lawmaker files bill to rename part of Central Texas highway after President Donald TrumpA Texas House Representative has filed a bill to rename a part of a busy Central Texas highway after President Donald Trump.
Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
Read full article: Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortionsA second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.
Senate committee recommends expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990
Read full article: Senate committee recommends expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990The mother of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old murder victim, is advocating in Austin for Senate Bill 990, which seeks to expand death penalty eligibility to include all child victims between the ages of 10 and 15 in Texas.
Texas House Representative files bill to abolish Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Read full article: Texas House Representative files bill to abolish Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentHB 4938, if passed, would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and transfer its functions to the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Public Safety.
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges
Read full article: Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue chargesXavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence.
Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
Read full article: Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end teleworkThe directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.
Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas
Read full article: Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, TexasUber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that city.
Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond had second-fastest top speed at NFL scouting combine: 24.17 miles per hour
Read full article: Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond had second-fastest top speed at NFL scouting combine: 24.17 miles per hourTexas wide receiver didn't break the 40-yard dash combine record, as he had predicted, but did reach the fastest wide receiver top speed at combine and ran an official 4.39 40-yard dash
Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigationWith approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.
Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Read full article: Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost in overtime to N.
Tacking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirements
Read full article: Tacking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirementsA proposed bill named after Audrii Cunningham aims to add child grooming to the list of crimes that would require a violator to register as a sex offender.
Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacy
Read full article: Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacyOn an unusually warm February in Livingston, Texas, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl whose only fault was being too kind, was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man who entered her life just a few years prior.
Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over Auburn
Read full article: Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over AuburnVanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn.
Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58
Read full article: Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58Madison Booker scored 16 points and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU on Sunday.
No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 Texas
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 TexasMadison Booker had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Rori Harmon hit two critical free throws in the final seconds as No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Read full article: Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devicesTexas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
JunkBunny brings good vibes and an even better story of redemption to Studio B
Read full article: JunkBunny brings good vibes and an even better story of redemption to Studio BWhat a way to kick off the week! We got to know the guys from Austin-based band "JunkBunny."They band has Houston roots and they're known for their good vibes. Watch the video player above to learn more about how they overcame some major obstacles to bounce back and start their journey to "Starting Over"
Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn region
Read full article: Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn regionIsraeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious optimism.
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSW
Read full article: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSWThe SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s “The Studio,” the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.
Will the grid be ready for this week’s winter storms in Houston?
Read full article: Will the grid be ready for this week’s winter storms in Houston?People all across Houston are bundling up and prepping their homes ahead of the anticipated cold weather in southeast Texas this week. With a Winter Storm Watch already in place, Houstonians have been advised to be ready for low temperatures, frigid winds, and yes, even some snow.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Read full article: Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report saysDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer and later complications potentially raised “unnecessary” security risks.
Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric grid
Read full article: Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric gridAs the Texas legislature kicks off the 89th session, lawmakers have introduced more than 2,400 bills across both the House and Senate. There was a flurry of bills filed November 12, 2024, the first day lawmakers could file.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS to surge anti-terrorism task force resources following New Orleans attack
Read full article: Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS to surge anti-terrorism task force resources following New Orleans attackGov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.
After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction
Read full article: After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new directionThe freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.
‘Greater than average possibility’: ERCOT meteorologist tells board extreme cold appears more likely this winter
Read full article: ‘Greater than average possibility’: ERCOT meteorologist tells board extreme cold appears more likely this winterThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) lead meteorologist told board members the pattern this winter appears more likely to support an extreme cold event.
TxTag collections taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority: What has changed and what hasn’t
Read full article: TxTag collections taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority: What has changed and what hasn’tThe Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) has taken over collections for TxTag users.
Houston named among most fun cities in America, in case you didn’t already know 😉
Read full article: Houston named among most fun cities in America, in case you didn’t already know 😉One of the best things about Houston is there is always something to do in the city. Whatever your interests are, there's a place for you and you’ll never get bored.
Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SEC
Read full article: Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SECQuinn Ewers threw two first-half touchdown passes to Gunnar Helm to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-14 win over Kentucky.
Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalization
Read full article: Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalizationDallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.
Texas lineman among four finalists for Lombardi Awards
Read full article: Texas lineman among four finalists for Lombardi AwardsThe finalists for the 51st Lombardi Award, which honors exceptional football performance and character, include two athletes from Texas colleges: Kelvin Banks Jr. from the University of Texas and Nic Scourton from Texas A&M University, both with roots near Houston.

Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
‘Not just a piece of jewelry:’ Man offering $500 reward to find wife’s earring lost during Houston trip
Read full article: ‘Not just a piece of jewelry:’ Man offering $500 reward to find wife’s earring lost during Houston trip"It’s not just a piece of jewelry,“ Hamad Rajput said. ”it represents love, loss, and the strength we’ve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
Read full article: What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' InfowarsThe Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.
Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independence
Read full article: Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independenceThe U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences.
Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others
Read full article: Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and othersA military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid.
News groups ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: News groups ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shootingA group of news organizations has asked a Texas appeals court to order the release of state Department of Public Safety records of the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
AG Paxton calls for Jeff Leach’s resignation after message sent to judge asking to consider new trial in Roberson case
Read full article: AG Paxton calls for Jeff Leach’s resignation after message sent to judge asking to consider new trial in Roberson caseTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling for the resignation of State Representative Jeff Leach after his admission to sending text messages to a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge last week saying that death row inmate Robert Roberson deserved a new trial.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.
Read full article: Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.
Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray joins Trump at Austin rally, calls for border policy change
Read full article: Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray joins Trump at Austin rally, calls for border policy changeFormer President Donald Trump addressed border security at a rally in Austin, where Alexis Nungaray shared the story of her daughter Jocelyn, who was killed by two Venezuelan nationals allegedly linked to a gang.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
Former President Donald Trump holds campaign rally in Austin on Friday
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump holds campaign rally in Austin on FridayAs the 2024 U.S. presidential race heads into the final stretch, the Republican nominee announced Wednesday that he will be in Texas on the same day this week as his Democratic challenger.
Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas
Read full article: Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by TexasThe national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.
247Sports issues apology after apparent hacking incident, false report on Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers
Read full article: 247Sports issues apology after apparent hacking incident, false report on Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers247Sports released a statement alleging that their Instagram account had been hacked after a post falsely claimed that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers would sit out for the remainder of the 2024 college football season.
Gov. Abbott says House Committee ‘stepped out of line’ with subpoena for death row inmate
Read full article: Gov. Abbott says House Committee ‘stepped out of line’ with subpoena for death row inmateTexas Governor Greg Abbott says the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence “stepped out of line” by subpoenaing death row inmate Robert Roberson and delaying his execution.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
Leclerc wins US Grand Prix and late penalty gives Verstappen 3rd place over Norris in title chase
Read full article: Leclerc wins US Grand Prix and late penalty gives Verstappen 3rd place over Norris in title chaseCharles Leclerc has earned Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a clever start and a commanding drive.
Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field
Read full article: Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on fieldTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pills
Read full article: Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pillsA Texas man who sued his ex-wife’s friends for helping her obtain an abortion informed the court that the two sides reached a settlement, forgoing the need for a trial that would have tested his argument that their actions amounted to assisting in a wrongful death.
Houston ISD appoints committee that will oversee $4.4 billion bond if approved in November
Read full article: Houston ISD appoints committee that will oversee $4.4 billion bond if approved in NovemberThe Houston Independent School District has appointed a Bond Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability for a proposed $4.4 billion bond.
Texas deploying additional resources to help Florida residents bracing for Milton
Read full article: Texas deploying additional resources to help Florida residents bracing for Milton“Our country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis, and Texas is immediately deploying additional support to help our fellow Americans as Florida braces for this major hurricane,” Governor Abbott said in a statement.
Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨
Read full article: Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and it’s not Houston 🤨Everyone knows Houston has one of the (if not absolute) best food scenes out there, yet WalletHub is about to make some enemies with its latest study on the best foodie cities in the U.S.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13
Read full article: Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13Arch Manning passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 1 Texas got another standout performance from its defense to earn the program’s first Southeastern Conference victory, 35-13 over Mississippi State.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.