Sheriff’s office urges vigilance amid reported smuggling threat
LAVACA COUNTY – The Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert this week warning residents about reported criminal activity involving ve...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Who is really looking out for Brendan Sorsby in the Texas Tech gambling, eligibility saga?
Sorsby is not the first, nor will he be the last, high-profile athlete to be entangled by sports betting.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Tim Cowlishaw: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's return to football is hardly the death of college sports
DALLAS — Brendan Sorsby is going to be allowed to play quarterback for Texas Tech this fall (at least as of Monday’s court ruling, which will inevitably...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Buffs’ athletic director Lovo stunned by ‘troubling’ ruling in Texas Tech QB gambling case
Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo issues statement after injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Keeler: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs should ditch Texas Tech, Sorsby for CSU Rams in 2026
Deion Sanders and Jim Mora both have an Oct. 10 bye weekend in 2026. Why don't the Buffs cancel their Oct. 3 game with dirty Texas Tech and bring back the Ro...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at high school track meet
A Texas teenager who prosecutors said provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
39 people rescued from burned tractor-trailer after South Texas pursuit, Border Patrol officials say
Border Patrol officials said 39 people were rescued from a burning tractor-trailer after a pursuit in South Texas.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas Education Agency launches dashboard tracking educator misconduct reports
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented an initial launch of its Educator Misconduct Dashboard, which lays out the numbers of reports being submitte...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Can your dog or cat get screwworm? Here’s what experts say about the risk to pets and people
As Texas officials ramp up efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, many Texans are wondering whether the flesh-eating parasite could affect th...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New World screwworm quarantine in place for parts of several south Texas counties
New World screwworm quarantine in place for parts of several south Texas counties
Jun 10, 2026Open source
GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
Report: a hastily constructed immigrant detention facility in Texas wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet basic standards.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who prosecutors said provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What screwworm means for your beef prices
USDA confirms screwworm in Texas cattle as ranchers face higher costs and beef prices stay elevated for shoppers
Jun 9, 2026Open source
USDA confirms four more cases of the New World screwworm. See where cases have been detected
With the four new confirmed cases, there are now six active cases of the screwworm in the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Texas
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Who is really looking out for Brendan Sorsby in the Texas Tech gambling, eligibility saga?
Sorsby is not the first, nor will he be the last, high-profile athlete to be entangled by sports betting.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Tim Cowlishaw: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's return to football is hardly the death of college sports
DALLAS — Brendan Sorsby is going to be allowed to play quarterback for Texas Tech this fall (at least as of Monday’s court ruling, which will inevitably...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Buffs’ athletic director Lovo stunned by ‘troubling’ ruling in Texas Tech QB gambling case
Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo issues statement after injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Keeler: Deion Sanders, CU Buffs should ditch Texas Tech, Sorsby for CSU Rams in 2026
Deion Sanders and Jim Mora both have an Oct. 10 bye weekend in 2026. Why don't the Buffs cancel their Oct. 3 game with dirty Texas Tech and bring back the Ro...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at high school track meet
A Texas teenager who prosecutors said provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
39 people rescued from burned tractor-trailer after South Texas pursuit, Border Patrol officials say
Border Patrol officials said 39 people were rescued from a burning tractor-trailer after a pursuit in South Texas.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Texas Education Agency launches dashboard tracking educator misconduct reports
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented an initial launch of its Educator Misconduct Dashboard, which lays out the numbers of reports being submitte...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Can your dog or cat get screwworm? Here’s what experts say about the risk to pets and people
As Texas officials ramp up efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, many Texans are wondering whether the flesh-eating parasite could affect th...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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