Massive gator spotted taking a stroll in Sienna, the latest to be spotted in the Fort Bend County community
Gators have been out and about in Southeast Texas lately, and on Sunday morning, another big one was spotted.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Acadiana Cane Cutters clinch playoff spot in Texas Collegiate League
The Acadiana Cane Cutters have secured a spot in the Texas Collegiate League playoffs after finishing the first half of the season in second place with a 13-...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kerrville locals mark first anniversary of catastrophic flood in central Texas
Residents from Kerrville mark the somber first anniversary of the catastrophic flood that brought death and destruction to communities along the Guadalupe Ri...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Cody Johnson's country music is only getting bigger
Texas born and bred country star Cody Johnson is seeing a surge in new fans after two decades in the industry. Johnson released his debut album 20 years ago,...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Texas Tanner named MW Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year
2022 Sheridan High School graduate and current Air Force Falcon Texas Tanner has been named the 2026 Male Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Student-Athle...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Ryan warns of ICE detention facility in Hudson Valley
U.S. Rep Pat Ryan warned that a lease on a Newburgh site awarded by the U.S. Government Services Administration to a Texas developer could be for a potential...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it i...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Texas Attorney General investigating StubHub after ‘widespread reports’ of World Cup ticket cancelations
The Texas Attorney General is investigating StubHub after widespread reports of last-minute cancellations of purchased 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, leaving f...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Read These are the road closures for Houston's Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration
Read These are the road closures for Houston's Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration
Jul 3, 2026Open source
After two months in the hospital following a "freak accident" at a track meet held in East Texas, Ponder IS...
After two months in the hospital following a "freak accident" at a track meet held in East Texas, Ponder ISD coach Blake Crutsinger is returning home, his wi...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Texas mom says she was never notified before school officials entered her son's bedroom
Texas mom says she was never notified before school officials entered her son's bedroom
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Former North Texas principal accused of illegally selling GLP-1 drugs to teachers
Former North Texas principal accused of illegally selling GLP-1 drugs to teachers
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Richardson native, MLS standout becomes Dallas Trinity FC Manager
Lee Nguyen returns to North Texas to lead Dallas Trinity FC as manager and technical director after MLS and NWSL coaching success.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Texas AG Paxton investigates StubHub over World Cup ticket complaints
Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub after fans say World Cup tickets were canceled, delayed, or not what they paid for.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Hot summer weather in North Texas for 4th of July weekend Highs on July 4 will be in the upper 90s, with fe...
Highs on July 4 will be in the upper 90s, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 100-105 degrees.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Machete-wielding male drags woman down Texas street, goes after man who told him to stop — but Good Samar...
One woman said the male with the machete has caused issues in the neighborhood before.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
“He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental He...
Geraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana. Records paint a portrait of how the Texas facili...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Escobar named VP at Stone Bank
Edgar Escobar has been named vice president of government guaranteed loans at Stone Bank. Escobar joins Stone Bank from Veritex Bank in Dallas, Texas, where...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Summer donor drought drains Texas blood supply
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Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Texas
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Acadiana Cane Cutters clinch playoff spot in Texas Collegiate League
The Acadiana Cane Cutters have secured a spot in the Texas Collegiate League playoffs after finishing the first half of the season in second place with a 13-...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kerrville locals mark first anniversary of catastrophic flood in central Texas
Residents from Kerrville mark the somber first anniversary of the catastrophic flood that brought death and destruction to communities along the Guadalupe Ri...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Cody Johnson's country music is only getting bigger
Texas born and bred country star Cody Johnson is seeing a surge in new fans after two decades in the industry. Johnson released his debut album 20 years ago,...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Texas Tanner named MW Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year
2022 Sheridan High School graduate and current Air Force Falcon Texas Tanner has been named the 2026 Male Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Student-Athle...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Ryan warns of ICE detention facility in Hudson Valley
U.S. Rep Pat Ryan warned that a lease on a Newburgh site awarded by the U.S. Government Services Administration to a Texas developer could be for a potential...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it i...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Texas Attorney General investigating StubHub after ‘widespread reports’ of World Cup ticket cancelations
The Texas Attorney General is investigating StubHub after widespread reports of last-minute cancellations of purchased 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, leaving f...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Read These are the road closures for Houston's Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration
Read These are the road closures for Houston's Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration
Jul 3, 2026Open source
After two months in the hospital following a "freak accident" at a track meet held in East Texas, Ponder IS...
After two months in the hospital following a "freak accident" at a track meet held in East Texas, Ponder ISD coach Blake Crutsinger is returning home, his wi...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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