No, tattoos are not becoming illegal in Texas in 2028 despite viral social media claims
Numerous posts have gone viral online claiming tattoos will become illegal in several states, including Texas. It's flat out not true.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by Jerry Jones
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The home of the Dallas Cowboys has a new look for Thursday
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Mizzou baseball ands Furgason from Texas in the transfer portal
Mizzou has received a commitment from big local arm Jadyn Furgason. The contract comes on the heels of multiple signings from other portal additions.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Newton County man arrested in Texas on warrants
A rural Newton County man was arrested in Del Valle, Texas, overnight Wednesday on warrants for failure to appear in Newton County Court on two sex crimes ca...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Rangers SS Corey Seager activated from concussion list and back in the lineup
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been activated from the concussion list after the two-time World Series MVP missed 12 games. The Rangers made the mo...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
'Maternal Instinct:' Taylor Parker Letter to Boyfriend's Dad Shows Apology for Murder
Taylor Parker -- the Texas woman convicted in the shocking "Maternal Instinct" murder case -- appeared to express remorse in a handwritten letter sent to her...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Texas builder breaks ground on new massive CT apartment complex. Two ‘types of residential offerings’
As it works to complete 232 new apartments at The Spark in Newington, Anthony Properties on Wednesday broke ground for another 232-unit project in Manchester.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Boy Dies, Other Children Hurt in House Fire in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth firefighters rescued two and bystanders rescue two others from the burning house.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Omaha native, Air Force firefighter recovering at home after hit-and-run in Texas
At the end of May, Dominic Dubas was hit by a driver while visiting Austin, Texas. He was left with a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures, but has...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
Rising demand for Texas natural gas by data centers and foreign nations has sparked a surge in pipeline projects
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm detected in cow in Medina County; Bandera County passes declaration measure
The New World Screwworm was detected Tuesday in a cow in northwest Medina County, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission. In response, Bandera Count...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Missing Texas giraffe sparks social media posts from fire departments, schools and other agencies
A missing giraffe in Texas has become an unlikely social media celebrity. From fire departments to school districts, agencies across the state are having fun...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Six Flags Fiesta Texas to light up Fourth of July with biggest fireworks show yet
Six Flags Fiesta Texas to light up Fourth of July with biggest fireworks show yet
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Texas Education Agency leader dodges questions about Bluebonnet curriculum mistakes
Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return
A giraffe named Gracie disappeared from a Hill Country ranch and a reward is being offered for information leading to its capture and safe return.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
Texas could require Bible stories for more than 5 million public school students. A final State Board of Education vote is set for Friday.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Child killed, 3 children injured after house fire in Fort Worth, officials say FWFD told CBS News Texas tha...
FWFD told CBS News Texas that two victims were outside the home when fire crews arrived, and four had to be rescued.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
First 100-degee days of the summer approach as wind gusts increase for North Texas By Thursday afternoon, t...
By Thursday afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-90s and feel like they are triple digits. This trend continues into the weekend.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Inside the $3 billion Medicare fraud case with Texas ties An alleged leader of the operation was arrested i...
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Texas
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Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by Jerry Jones
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The home of the Dallas Cowboys has a new look for Thursday
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Mizzou baseball ands Furgason from Texas in the transfer portal
Mizzou has received a commitment from big local arm Jadyn Furgason. The contract comes on the heels of multiple signings from other portal additions.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Newton County man arrested in Texas on warrants
A rural Newton County man was arrested in Del Valle, Texas, overnight Wednesday on warrants for failure to appear in Newton County Court on two sex crimes ca...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Rangers SS Corey Seager activated from concussion list and back in the lineup
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been activated from the concussion list after the two-time World Series MVP missed 12 games. The Rangers made the mo...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
'Maternal Instinct:' Taylor Parker Letter to Boyfriend's Dad Shows Apology for Murder
Taylor Parker -- the Texas woman convicted in the shocking "Maternal Instinct" murder case -- appeared to express remorse in a handwritten letter sent to her...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Texas builder breaks ground on new massive CT apartment complex. Two ‘types of residential offerings’
As it works to complete 232 new apartments at The Spark in Newington, Anthony Properties on Wednesday broke ground for another 232-unit project in Manchester.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Boy Dies, Other Children Hurt in House Fire in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth firefighters rescued two and bystanders rescue two others from the burning house.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Omaha native, Air Force firefighter recovering at home after hit-and-run in Texas
At the end of May, Dominic Dubas was hit by a driver while visiting Austin, Texas. He was left with a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures, but has...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
Rising demand for Texas natural gas by data centers and foreign nations has sparked a surge in pipeline projects
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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