Goliad’s Franklin signs with Texas A&M-Kingsville
A prominent Goliad Tigers football standout will be trading in his helmet and pads for a pair of track shoes next season. Lamont Franklin signed a National...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Central Texas Local News
Franklin, TX news and local guide
Scan headlines near Franklin with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Franklin news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Franklin
Stories tagged directly to Franklin, TX.
Earl Franklin Ritch
Earl Franklin Ritch of Sachse, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83. The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16th
Jun 11, 2026Open source
County
Robertson County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Franklin.
County-level headlines are still building for Robertson County.
State
Texas news
Statewide coverage connected to Texas.
Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Jake Burger's homer, 3 RBI, lead Rangers past Mariners to open four-game series
Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Rescue leader wraps 14-day disaster deployment helping people across North Texas
Over 14 days, Texas Task Force 2 moved from a San Antonio tornado response to Hill Country floods, border coordination and more.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Court: AG Paxton didn’t prove abortion claims
A Texas appeals court said the attorney general relied on insufficient evidence to win a clinic shutdown order
Jul 26, 2026Open source
At least 1 shot, 1 detained after reported active shooter at Texas mall: police
Deerbrook Mall shooting in Humble, Texas left one person shot and one detained Saturday after reports of an active shooter, Harris County authorities say.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Texas Eats NOW: All-day brunch bites, award-winning Texas BBQ, deep South fried chicken, and French-inspire...
David Elder digs into scratch-made French toast at BOX ST. ALL DAY, fires up prime brisket and ribs at SOUTH BARBECUE, stops by HONEY’S CHICKEN JOINT for b...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
North Texas mother of woman killed by impaired driver teams with TxDOT in anti-impaired driving campaign Ju...
North Texas mother of woman killed by impaired driver teams with TxDOT in anti-impaired driving campaign Just a few weeks after Carly Beatty was dropped off...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
North Texas police arrest man they say killed his girlfriend who was reported missing on July 20
North Texas police arrest man they say killed his girlfriend who was reported missing on July 20
Jul 25, 2026Open source
SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obs...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Steamy conditions Saturday across North Texas Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunch and rea...
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunch and reach 100 degrees by the late afternoon.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
SpaceX's Starship splashes down in Indian Ocean after successful test flight
US aerospace company SpaceX carried out a successful test flight of its14-storey Starship rocket Friday, blasting off from Texas to land gently in the waters...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
11 indicted in connection with deaths of 7 migrants packed in sealed train container in South Texas
Federal prosecutors in San Antonio announced Friday the indictment of 11 people connected to the deaths of seven migrants, including a 14-year-old, who were...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
South Texas flood death toll rises to 3 after driver swept away in Val Verde County, Gov. Abbott says
A third person has died as a result of the flooding in South Texas after floodwaters swept away a vehicle in Val Verde County, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
'Fight wildfires on our own terms': Texas A&M Forest Service adds 3 new planes to state dedicated fleet
'Fight wildfires on our own terms': Texas A&M Forest Service adds 3 new planes to state dedicated fleet
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Third death reported from Hill Country and South Texas flooding last week, Gov. Abbott says
Third death reported from Hill Country and South Texas flooding last week, Gov. Abbott says
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Severe weather in South Texas claimed at least three lives after Val Verde County officials confirmed an 71...
Severe weather in South Texas claimed at least three lives after Val Verde County officials confirmed an 71-year-old woman died amid rising floodwaters.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Video shows people atop downtown Houston high-rise with no safety gear The building is on Main Street betwe...
Video shows people atop downtown Houston high-rise with no safety gear The building is on Main Street between Capitol Street and Texas Avenue.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Franklin
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Franklin is in Robertson County, Texas.
Region: Central Texas
ZIP Codes
77856
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Jake Burger's homer, 3 RBI, lead Rangers past Mariners to open four-game series
Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Rescue leader wraps 14-day disaster deployment helping people across North Texas
Over 14 days, Texas Task Force 2 moved from a San Antonio tornado response to Hill Country floods, border coordination and more.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Court: AG Paxton didn’t prove abortion claims
A Texas appeals court said the attorney general relied on insufficient evidence to win a clinic shutdown order
Jul 26, 2026Open source
At least 1 shot, 1 detained after reported active shooter at Texas mall: police
Deerbrook Mall shooting in Humble, Texas left one person shot and one detained Saturday after reports of an active shooter, Harris County authorities say.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Texas Eats NOW: All-day brunch bites, award-winning Texas BBQ, deep South fried chicken, and French-inspire...
David Elder digs into scratch-made French toast at BOX ST. ALL DAY, fires up prime brisket and ribs at SOUTH BARBECUE, stops by HONEY’S CHICKEN JOINT for b...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
North Texas mother of woman killed by impaired driver teams with TxDOT in anti-impaired driving campaign Ju...
North Texas mother of woman killed by impaired driver teams with TxDOT in anti-impaired driving campaign Just a few weeks after Carly Beatty was dropped off...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
North Texas police arrest man they say killed his girlfriend who was reported missing on July 20
North Texas police arrest man they say killed his girlfriend who was reported missing on July 20
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Coordinates
31.0350130, -96.4426430
Local Time
8:34 AM America/Chicago
County
Robertson County
Weather near Franklin
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Franklin for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Franklin.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Franklin.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Franklin local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Franklin coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
