'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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Texas Tech defends playing QB Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
HOUSTON — Sports leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling add...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Texas Tech defends playing QB Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
HOUSTON — Sports leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling add...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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
Hackett makes College Football Hall of Fame ballot
IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation announced the names on the 2027 Ballot under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hal...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Texas Tech athletic director defends actions on Brendan Sorsby as school shows no signs of backing down
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt defended Brendan Sorsby and his school as the Red Raiders reportedly take steps toward a high-stakes legal showdown...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
One year after a fatal track meet confrontation, a family gets its verdict
Witnesses testified Anthony provoked the confrontation before fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
UGA AD took step ‘no one else was willing to take,’ renowned sports lawyer says
UGA AD Josh Brooks took unprecedented action in publicly declaring UGA programs will not schedule Texas Tech in any sports after the Brendan Sorsby injunctio...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
‘He’s still recovering’: Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire defends QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling contro...
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire is standing behind quarterback Brendan Sorsby as backlash continues to grow following a court ruling that allows the forme...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Vendors recruited as part of Arlington Fan Zone, introducing the world to Texas during FIFA World Cup
Vendors recruited as part of Arlington Fan Zone, introducing the world to Texas during FIFA World Cup
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Texas Tech coach breaks silence on QB Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal, compares recovery to injury
Texas Tech's head football coach spoke publicly for the first time regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby's recent gambling scandal, framing it as an addiction...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Former Texas inmate accused of mailing K2 to prisons nationwide
Texas authorities arrested a former inmate accused of sending K2 and other narcotics through fake legal mail to prisons across the United States.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Officials confirm 5 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Influencer Jake Lang arrested again in North Texas on terroristic threat charge, held on $1M bond
Influencer Jake Lang was arrested in North Texas on a terroristic threat charge and is being held on a $1 million bond after he was spotted at protests outsi...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
FIFA World Cup: Dallas Stadium ready to host tournament-high nine matches
The transformation of Dallas Stadium is complete, with team-branded benches, locker rooms, and more being installed at the venue ahead of the first World Cup...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
FIFA World Cup: International media members ready for first match in North Texas
We're less than 24 hours from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee gave international media members more detail...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder over Texas track meet stabbing, sentenced to 35 years in prison
Karmelo Anthony, now 19, has been found guilty of murder over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas last year.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Texas investigates World Cup ticketing after fans complain about seats
FIFA is under investigation after fans complained World Cup ticket seats had worse views than the seating maps advertised.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Texas Tech defends playing QB Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
HOUSTON — Sports leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling add...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Texas Tech defends playing QB Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
HOUSTON — Sports leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling add...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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
Hackett makes College Football Hall of Fame ballot
IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation announced the names on the 2027 Ballot under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hal...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Texas Tech athletic director defends actions on Brendan Sorsby as school shows no signs of backing down
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt defended Brendan Sorsby and his school as the Red Raiders reportedly take steps toward a high-stakes legal showdown...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
One year after a fatal track meet confrontation, a family gets its verdict
Witnesses testified Anthony provoked the confrontation before fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
UGA AD took step ‘no one else was willing to take,’ renowned sports lawyer says
UGA AD Josh Brooks took unprecedented action in publicly declaring UGA programs will not schedule Texas Tech in any sports after the Brendan Sorsby injunctio...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
‘He’s still recovering’: Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire defends QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling contro...
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire is standing behind quarterback Brendan Sorsby as backlash continues to grow following a court ruling that allows the forme...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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