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$20M state grant to fuel semiconductor expansion in Sugar Land, create 500 jobs
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $20.8 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. to expand its manufacturing op...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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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
Texas Amber Alert for missing Houston boy Sabastian Jones
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing Houston-area boy who was last seen a week ago.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Substance found in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not a narcotic, DA confirms
Lawmakers were in Houston, Texas to hold a hearing on Friday in response to the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting by an ICE agent.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in car with suspect, who asked him for directions
A carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in a car with a suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
University of Houston could remove nearly 40% of core curriculum courses under new Texas law
The University of Houston is considering removing nearly 40% of the courses currently offered in its core curriculum as administrators work to comply with a...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Texas appeals court tosses injunction against Houston-area midwife
A Texas appeals court on Thursday said Attorney General Ken Paxton's office had not provided enough evidence to warrant an injunction against a Houston-area...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
1 detained after possible explosive device found during child porn investigation in TX home: officials
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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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
Train slams into FedEx truck in Texas killing 1, injuring another
SKY 4 video showed that it appeared the FedEx truck was pushed down the tracks after it was hit by a Union Pacific train at the crossing.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
3 Texas flooding deaths confirmed as high water remains in parts of state
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed at a news conference Friday that the third death happened in Val Verde County. He said the victim had driven into floodwater.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
SpaceX's Starship blasts off from Starbase in Texas on 13th test flight
SpaceX's latest test flight tested the company's Super Heavy booster with the objective of a successful launch, ascent, stage separation, boostback burn and...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
New rules for data centers in Texas announced by regulators
The Public Utilities Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas published the new rules this week as an answer to a letter sent by Tex...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
North Texas realtor charged in 14-year-old Arlington murder challenges DNA evidence
A North Texas real estate agent charged in a 14-year-old Arlington murder case is challenging DNA evidence and seeking release from jail as her attorney disp...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates
The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Gov. Abbott surveys flood damage, serves meals to impacted Texans in Cotulla
Gov. Greg Abbott heads to Cotulla to survey flood damage, serve meals and update Texans as the state responds after major disaster declaration.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
North Texas‑based Eyemart Express confirms cyberattack that exposed customer data The optical retailer sa...
The optical retailer says it contained the intrusion the same day, launched an investigation, and is offering complimentary credit monitoring to individuals...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
One-year remembrance looms as family celebrates hit-and-run victim at Texas Rangers game Loved ones gather...
Loved ones gather at a Rangers game to celebrate Rains' life as they wait for movement in the criminal case.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Sons of immigrant killed by ICE in Texas share grief, demand accountability
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons tell lawmakers their father worked hard ‘to protect and provide’ for his family.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.
James Talarico’s comments come after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the Texas attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an ad...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Former Zag, Mariners pitcher Gonzales completes ‘journey’ back to MLB
ARLINGTON, Texas – For the first time in nearly two seasons, Marco Gonzales pitched in the big leagues.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Over 1 million cartons of eggs recalled from stores in 6 states due to salmonella risk
More than a million cartons of eggs are being recalled from retail outlets after Texas farms reported potential salmonella contamination, according to a Wedn...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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Sugar Land is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Region: Central Texas
ZIP Codes
77478, 77479, 77487, 77496, 77498
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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
Train slams into FedEx truck in Texas killing 1, injuring another
SKY 4 video showed that it appeared the FedEx truck was pushed down the tracks after it was hit by a Union Pacific train at the crossing.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
3 Texas flooding deaths confirmed as high water remains in parts of state
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed at a news conference Friday that the third death happened in Val Verde County. He said the victim had driven into floodwater.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
SpaceX's Starship blasts off from Starbase in Texas on 13th test flight
SpaceX's latest test flight tested the company's Super Heavy booster with the objective of a successful launch, ascent, stage separation, boostback burn and...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
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