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Local Texas officials turn to AI to enhance flood management

The Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District launched a new data system to turn historical and real-time flooding data into predictive analytics.

Public SafetyGalveston, TX41NBC Macon

Eight riders rescued after Texas roller coaster malfunction

Eight riders were rescued after a roller coaster malfunction left them stranded nearly 100 feet in the air at a Galveston amusement park.

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Riders being rescued from Texas roller coaster after they were stuck for hours

Riders were rescued Thursday from a roller-coaster in Galveston, Texas, after being stuck for hours.

Public SafetyGalveston, TXFox5Atlanta

Galveston roller coaster: All passengers rescued after Iron Shark roller coaster gets stuck

All passengers who were stuck on a roller-coaster on Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, have been rescued. Some of those passengers were stuck on the roller-...

Public SafetyABC11 Raleigh-Durham

LIVE: Texas roller coaster stopped, rescue underway as riders stranded upside down

SkyEye13 is over the scene as crews rescued riders who were stopped upright on Pleasure Pier's Iron Shark roller coaster in Galveston.

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Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled users

The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.

SportsGalveston, TXKhou

How Texans can check Galveston beach water quality before they hit the water this weekend

Texas Beach Watch tracks bacteria levels at Galveston beaches daily. Here is what the data shows heading into Memorial Day weekend and how to check it yourself.

BusinessKhou

Sargassum seaweed piling up on Galveston and Surfside beaches as season ramps up

Sargassum is washing up on Texas beaches. NOAA is watching it closely

PoliticsFox26Houston

Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop

A Galveston mother is speaking publicly after her son was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are invest...

PoliticsABC13 Houston

SkyEye13 shows police activity in Santa Fe apartment building in Galveston County

SkyEye13 was overhead as police activity was underway at a Santa Fe apartment building.

EducationHouston, TXClick2Houston

The sinking suburbs: Parts of Katy have sunk more than a foot since 2007

EntertainmentABC13 Houston

Galveston County officials announce 'Jeep Weekend' rules, including beach parking permit requirement

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office shared these rules for this year's Jeep Weekend event on the Bolivar Peninsula.

Local NewsIrving, TXWatauga Democrat

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...

SportsCbssports

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...

CrimeAnthony, TXDeseret

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.

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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...

SportsClick2Houston

‘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...

SportsArlington, TXWfaa

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

SportsFox26Houston

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...

CrimeFox26Houston

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.

Public SafetyFox26Houston

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.

CrimeFrisco, TXFox4News

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...

SportsDallas, TXFox4News

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...

SportsFox4News

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...

CrimeAnthony, TXABC7 Bay Area

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.

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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.

Local NewsDallas, TXCBS News Texas

Far-right influencer arrested in Texas on charge of making terroristic threats Jake Lang, a far-right influ...

Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, was arrested in Dallas on a state charge of maki...

Local NewsArlington, TXCBS News Texas

North Texas' priciest World Cup suite still unbooked as tournament nears Arlington tourism leaders say the...

Arlington tourism leaders say the region is preparing for a packed stretch of World Cup matches and Rangers games as summer demand builds.

Local NewsEarly, TXCBS News Texas

North Texas hotels see World Cup booking surge after slow start Hotel leaders say a late rush of reservatio...

Hotel leaders say a late rush of reservations is easing early concerns as international travel and summer events drive new momentum.

EntertainmentAnthony, TXTMZ

Karmelo Anthony's New Mugshot Revealed as He's Transferred to State Prison

Karmelo Anthony has officially traded county jail for state prison ... and the convicted killer posed for a new mugshot after being transferred into the Texa...