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May 11, 2026Open source
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Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause o...
May 28, 2026Open source
Texas state parks: 2nd largest will be in Hill Country
A recently acquired property in the Hill Country will become the second largest park in Texas behind Big Bend Ranch.
May 28, 2026Open source
Houston roads still deadly as Texas cities show extreme divide in fatal intersection crashes, study finds
A new nationwide study examining fatal intersection crashes reveals a troubling divide across Texas, with some cities emerging as among the safest in America...
May 28, 2026Open source
Camp Mystic chief health officer barred from direct patient care by Texas nursing board
Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop proper emergency plans or properly respond to the flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors last year, the order st...
May 28, 2026Open source
Texas nursing board amends license suspension of Camp Mystic official amid flood response allegations
The nursing board has now modified its suspension, allowing Mary Elizabeth Eastland to continue practicing under a limited license.
May 28, 2026Open source
Former Trinidad employees file wrongful termination lawsuit against city after water issues come to light
Another lawsuit has been filed against the North Texas town of Trinidad, this time after two employees say they were unjustly fired in relation to last week'...
May 28, 2026Open source
Man convicted of breaking into dorm to watch women sleep now accused of recording women in San Antonio rest...
A man convicted in 2023 of breaking into a Texas State University dormitory and watching women sleep has been arrested in San Antonio after police said he at...
May 27, 2026Open source
The Chicks mark 20th anniversary of 'Taking The Long Way' with two San Antonio concerts
Celebrate 20 years of 'Taking the Long Way' with The Chicks in the Alamo City this Oct. Get your tickets starting June 4.
May 27, 2026Open source
Hill Country ranch with caves, cliffs and lake will become Texas’ second-largest state park
The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.
May 27, 2026Open source
Gov. Greg Abbott freezes tuition hikes at public colleges and universities through 2027
Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that undergraduate tuition and fees will remain frozen from increases at all Texas public colleges and universities through t...
May 27, 2026Open source
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year
Governor Greg Abbott extends the freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all Texas public colleges and universities for the upcoming school year.
May 27, 2026Open source
Netherlands announces World Cup roster ahead of games in Texas
The Netherlands names its 2026 World Cup roster with stars from Liverpool, Barcelona and Tottenham, plus Group F match dates.
May 27, 2026Open source
Father applies tourniquet after shark attacks teenage son miles off Texas coast
A teenager was hospitalized when he was bitten by a shark off the Texas coast Monday. Here's why officials are trying to reassure beachgoers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Flood Watch in effect for San Antonio and the Hill Country overnight | Weather Impact Alert
Most of South-Central Texas faces a Level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Here's what to expect.
May 27, 2026Open source
Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race
Paxton’s win was evident early on, as the results came in after Texas polls closed at 7 p.m. By 8:30 p.m. Paxton had more than 60% of the vote to Cornyn’...
May 27, 2026Open source
Live updates, results: Texas primary runoff election 2026 in Houston
Live updates on the Texas Democratic and Primary Runoff Elections in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas on...
May 27, 2026Open source
Houston weather: Storms possible overnight, Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5 a.m. Wednesday for several Southeast Texas counties.
May 27, 2026Open source
Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns weeks before games in Texas
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month’s World Cup, with Lionel Messi joining a list of concerns that already include...
May 27, 2026Open source
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Cross Plains is in Callahan County, Texas.
Region: Central Texas
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Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause o...
May 28, 2026Open source
Houston-area raids expose Texas loophole allowing illegal game rooms to reopen, costing taxpayers
KPRC 2 Investigates examines why some illegal game rooms across Texas continue reopening after raids — exposing loopholes, taxpayer costs, and a cycle law...
May 28, 2026Open source
SEC commissioner noncommital on LSU coach Lane Kiffin reprimand for Vanity Fair comments
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey was noncommittal Thursday when asked if reprimands from the league office were forth...
May 28, 2026Open source
Texas state parks: 2nd largest will be in Hill Country
A recently acquired property in the Hill Country will become the second largest park in Texas behind Big Bend Ranch.
May 28, 2026Open source
75-year-old man arrested with $455K of cocaine and ketamine at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted more than $455,000 worth of hidden cocaine and ketamine inside an SUV.
May 28, 2026Open source
Camp Mystic nurse’s license reinstated but with patient-care restrictions
Camp Mystic's lead health official's nursing license was restored by the Texas Board of Nursing, but she can no longer work directly with patients.
May 28, 2026Open source
Lone DFW student headed to Thursday's final in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
One North Texas student is headed to Thursday night finals at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after Wednesday quarterfinals and semifinals.
May 28, 2026Open source
Talarico kicks off statewide tour as Texas Senate race with Paxton heats up
After Paxton clinched the GOP nomination, Talarico launched a statewide tour as both campaigns trade attacks and release ads.
May 28, 2026Open source
East Texas could be the key to developing critical lithium supply for the U.S. military
Texas lawmakers proposed a bill to allow private-sector lithium mining companies to work on certain military bases.
May 28, 2026Open source
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