'The unluckiest, lucky man alive' | Teen recounts surviving lightning strike in Jasper
A Jasper, Texas teen is recovering after being struck by lightning while fishing with his mother during Mother’s Day weekend storms.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Camp Mystic halts plan to reopen this summer
By Jasper Ward April 30 (Reuters) - Camp Mystic, the Texas summer camp where dozens of people died during July flooding, said on Thursday that it has decided...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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1 year after Texas’ deadliest flood in decades, survivors rebuild as families still seek answers
TEXAS (KTVT) — Saturday marked one year since floods ripped through Texas’ Hill Country region, claiming 137 lives and leaving behind devastation in the...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Guardians’ Ramirez could take some batting practice swings soon
Cleveland Guardians’ José Ramírez walks to the dugout after lining out to short in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arli...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Road to a smoother ride: Changes include 'Texas U-Turn' on I-25 interchange, demolition of old bridge
Montgomery to Comanche project on schedule to be completed in spring 2027, according to NMDOT
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Off-duty firefighter rescues children after boat capsizes in North Texas lake, police say
Off-duty firefighter rescues children after boat capsizes in North Texas lake, police say
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, who succeeded George H.W. Bush and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died, the Harris County GOP announced.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Dallas Weather: Severe storms move across metroplex ahead of triple-digit heat
North Texas faces a tumultuous weather week with a Level 1 severe storm risk Sunday, a sweltering 101-degree heat index Monday, and triple digits by midweek.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Riley Greene homers and triples for 4 RBIs as Tigers top Rangers 6-3
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Riley Greene homers and triples for 4 RBIs as Tigers top Texas Rangers 6-3 Riley Greene homered, tripled an...
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police: Rochester man shot near Texas and Child streets on Saturday night, no suspects in custody
On Saturday, around 11:45 p.m., Rochester police responded to the area of Texas and Child streets for a report of someone shot.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
What has Ed Orgeron brought to LSU as a recruiter? Nation’s No. 1 recruit offered a glimpse
Brewster, who is committed to Texas Tech, is considering a flip to the Tigers. He posted an interaction with Coach O and Michael Irvin during a 15-minute You...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Generals fend off late rally, beat Baton Rouge 9-7
The first-place Victoria Generals (20-9) entered play Sunday following a 9-7 home victory Saturday night on the Fourth of July against the defending Texas Co...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Texas Governor Honors Flood Victims At Kerrville Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony
Texas Governor Honors Flood Victims At Kerrville Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Texas SBOE Approves Sweeping K-8 Social Studies Overhaul, Sparking Statewide Debate
Texas SBOE Approves Sweeping K-8 Social Studies Overhaul, Sparking Statewide Debate
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Army’s Civilian Officer of the Year says honor embodies team effort by Red River Army Depot police
BOWIE COUNTY, Texas -- Sgt. C.J. Yi wants to clarify something about Red River Army Depot Police Department.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street
The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
On Gardening: Giant Lone Star is a heavenly hosta
As a card-carrying member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Shadowland Giant Lone Star hosta.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
FIFA brings the world to Houston as visitors experience American culture during the nation’s 250th birthday
As FIFA draws fans from around the world to Houston, many international visitors are spending America’s 250th Independence Day experiencing an American Fou...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Texas Rangers, Budweiser set Guinness World record for largest glass of beer on Fourth of July
Texas Rangers, Budweiser set Guinness World record for largest glass of beer on Fourth of July
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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1 year after Texas’ deadliest flood in decades, survivors rebuild as families still seek answers
TEXAS (KTVT) — Saturday marked one year since floods ripped through Texas’ Hill Country region, claiming 137 lives and leaving behind devastation in the...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Guardians’ Ramirez could take some batting practice swings soon
Cleveland Guardians’ José Ramírez walks to the dugout after lining out to short in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arli...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Road to a smoother ride: Changes include 'Texas U-Turn' on I-25 interchange, demolition of old bridge
Montgomery to Comanche project on schedule to be completed in spring 2027, according to NMDOT
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Off-duty firefighter rescues children after boat capsizes in North Texas lake, police say
Off-duty firefighter rescues children after boat capsizes in North Texas lake, police say
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, who succeeded George H.W. Bush and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died, the Harris County GOP announced.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Dallas Weather: Severe storms move across metroplex ahead of triple-digit heat
North Texas faces a tumultuous weather week with a Level 1 severe storm risk Sunday, a sweltering 101-degree heat index Monday, and triple digits by midweek.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Riley Greene homers and triples for 4 RBIs as Tigers top Rangers 6-3
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Riley Greene homers and triples for 4 RBIs as Tigers top Texas Rangers 6-3 Riley Greene homered, tripled an...
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police: Rochester man shot near Texas and Child streets on Saturday night, no suspects in custody
On Saturday, around 11:45 p.m., Rochester police responded to the area of Texas and Child streets for a report of someone shot.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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