Rock Island Metra train strikes vehicle in Morgan Park
A Rock Island line Metra train struck a vehicle in Morgan Park on Friday while heading into the city, officials said.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Metra to ‘significantly expand' Rock Island service next month
Metra officials have announced a plan to expand service on both weekdays and weekends on the Rock Island Line beginning next month.
May 22, 2026Open source
Rock Island Co. man deemed sexually violent by judge
A Rock Island County judge has declared Ryan Rogers a sexually violent person, ordering him into IDHS custody following his past sex crime conviction.
May 6, 2026Open source
Rock Island Rotary presents 2026 annual awards to 10 honorees
Ten individuals and community organizations were recognized by the Rotary Club of Rock Island at its annual awards ceremony during its April 28 meeting.
May 6, 2026Open source
IMEG adds national director role to strengthen infrastructure leadership
A.J. Loss will join IMEG as National Director of Infrastructure, based in the firm’s Rock Island office.
May 4, 2026Open source
Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for May 3, 2026
Here are homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County and Henry County.
May 4, 2026Open source
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island police
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island police
May 2, 2026Open source
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Rockies pitching blasted by Rangers in 10-0 loss at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies' offense was a no-show against Texas Ranger right-hander Kumar Rocker in the Rangers' 10-0 win Tuesday night at Coors Field.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dogged Rockies hang on to beat Rangers on ‘Bark at the Park’ night at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Texas Rangers, 7-6, on a cold, rainy Monday night at Coors Field.
May 19, 2026Open source
Texas summer camps have closed, scaled back operations due to state’s new regulations
Records show there’s 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas now compared to December. That includes Camp Oak Haven in Colorado County, which Orr Family Mini...
May 18, 2026Open source
Man wanted for attempted murder, sexual assault in Colorado arrested in Texas The Federal Bureau of Investi...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation office in San Antonio says a man wanted for violent offenses in Colorado and Texas has been arrested.
May 18, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Apr. 16 indictment includes three felony charges and one misdemeanor against both Cherell Long from Nevada and Martin Arellano from Texas.
May 14, 2026Open source
Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance
WLPct.GBLas Vegas (Oakland)1814.563—Albuquerque (Colorado)1915.559—Sacramento (San Francisco)1715.5311Reno (Arizona)1816.5291Oklahoma City (L.A. Dodgers)...
May 6, 2026Open source
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment" Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is se...
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
May 5, 2026Open source
Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance
WLPct.GBLas Vegas (Oakland)1813.581—Sacramento (San Francisco)1714.5481Albuquerque (Colorado)1815.5451Reno (Arizona)1716.5152Oklahoma City (L.A. Dodgers)17...
May 4, 2026Open source
Dem city checking all the boxes for WORST housing market in the US as it overtakes Austin in price declines
Austin's housing market has been the epicenter of America's housing crisis for some time now, but there is a new city in danger - and it couldn't be more dif...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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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
New Braunfels man killed in Guadalupe County motorcycle crash, DPS says
A New Braunfels man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Guadalupe County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District
Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.
May 27, 2026Open source
Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers without power as storms continue to move through Houston area
Thousands of customers are without electricity across the Houston area as severe thunderstorms move through Southeast Texas, according to the latest data fro...
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
NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby reinstatement as Texas Tech QB files lawsuit over sports gambling ban
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby reinstatement for the 2026-27 season over gambling violations, prompting the star player to file a...
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
Mike Trout hits 2-run homer and Angels clinch series over Rangers with 5-2 win Mike Trout hit a two-run hom...
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel added an RBI double and the Los Angeles Angels clinched a series win with a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
May 26, 2026Open source
Oil slides as U.S. touts progress on deal toward reopening Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate crude briefly fell below $90 a barrel for the first time in almost three weeks amid signs the US and Iran were progressing toward an...
May 25, 2026Open source
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Rock Island is in Colorado County, Texas.
Region: Central Texas
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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
FAA update grounds SpaceX Starship labeling failed booster landing as ‘mishap’
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday grounded SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy rocket after updated findings labeled last week's launch from Tex...
May 27, 2026Open source
S.E. Cupp: Republicans, be careful what you wish for
MAGA Republicans are celebrating today. President Trump’s hand-picked candidate beat the establishment candidate in a runoff for Senate in Texas. But the r...
May 27, 2026Open source
One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds
The survey is the latest to measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP after historic gains in 2024. But a polling expert said Democrats we...
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
Top tennis players from North Texas compete for World Team Cup
Two top North Texas wheelchair tennis players are in Belgium for the BNP Paribas World Team Cup Junior Festival, representing Team USA.
May 27, 2026Open source
Texas DPS arrests driver after 20 migrants discovered inside semi on I-35
Texas state troopers discovered 20 migrants hidden inside a truck's sleeping compartment during an I-35 traffic stop in Webb County. The driver faces smuggli...
May 27, 2026Open source
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