‘Joy’: New citizens celebrate at UMass
AMHERST — Despite the politically polarizing and often confusing time across the United States, Dorcas Boateng, a nurse practitioner in Worcester originall...
May 13, 2026Open source
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UMass Amherst picks developer for major campus housing overhaul
AMHERST — A long-range, phased plan to modernize housing on the University of Massachusetts campus, including building new dormitories before others are re...
May 8, 2026Open source
UMass School of Public Health opens hub for collaboration and innovation
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at UMass Amherst now has a $43 million hub, uniting all six schools in one collaborative space.
May 6, 2026Open source
Arts Briefs: Vintage & Vinyl in Northampton, new exhibits in Amherst, and more
Lander Grinspoon Academy Third Grade presents original math musical ‘Eureka’ Third-grade students at Lander Grinspoon Academy in Northampton presented an...
May 6, 2026Open source
Local teens win prestigious art and writing awards
More than 335,000 works of art and literature were submitted to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards this year, but fewer than half of 1% of those received th...
May 6, 2026Open source
Vigil held for UMass employee allegedly killed by husband, a campus chef
AMHERST, MASS. (WHDH) - The UMass Amherst community held a vigil Tuesday afternoon for Emma MacDonald, who was the campus’ dining supervisor. MacDonald die...
May 6, 2026Open source
Amherst police investigating ‘hateful and racist letters’ left on residents’ vehicles
Seven "racist and hateful" letters addressed to "Amherst Residents" were placed on community members' cars on Wednesday.
May 4, 2026Open source
Founders of new Mojo Boston music festival explain how idea began at UMass An idea born in the dorms at UMa...
Founders of new Mojo Boston music festival explain how idea began at UMass An idea born in the dorms at UMass Amherst is quickly becoming a national music mo...
May 2, 2026Open source
The rise of a college influencer, from side hustle to six-figure career
This Amherst College student is part of a new generation of online creators turning campuses into content factories.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Local News Fundraiser started for daughter of woman killed, allegedly by husband, at UMass Amherst 2 min read
Local News Fundraiser started for daughter of woman killed, allegedly by husband, at UMass Amherst 2 min read
Apr 29, 2026Open source
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Joni Lamb, Daystar Television Network founder, dies at 65 after health decline, ministry says The network i...
The network is based in Bedford, a North Texas suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth.
May 8, 2026Open source
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda The Trump administration an...
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, Sout...
May 18, 2026Open source
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The Lone-Star Laments of Kacey Musgraves
Kelefa Sanneh on the new country album, which features the song “Horses and Divorces,” a duet with Miranda Lambert; and on Ella Langley’s hit “Choosi...
May 8, 2026Open source
Voter Guide: Primary Runoff is May 26 — Here's who is on the ballot and where to vote
Texas primary runoff is May 26. See key dates, what is on the ballot, where to vote, voter ID rules, mail-in ballots, and when results post after 7 p.m.
May 17, 2026Open source
WATCH: Train trestle burns as wildfires rage in Texas Panhandle
Video posted on Facebook by the Amarillo Fire Department showed the trestle near Canyon in Randall County engulfed in flames.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash
The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but oth...
May 12, 2026Open source
Today on Texas Standard: Immigration reform gets another bipartisan push in Congress
Legislation called the “Dignity Act” aims to overhaul parts of the U.S. immigration system with backing from lawmakers in both parties, including El Paso...
May 12, 2026Open source
Barrientes Vela and Reyna bring different backgrounds to TX HD125 Dem Runoff Election
The two runoff candidates for the Democratic nomination for Texas House District 125, Adrian Reyna and Michelle Barrientes Vela, highlight their different ba...
May 12, 2026Open source
GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill
The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but oth...
May 11, 2026Open source
Severe storms in the cards for North Texas later on Mother's Day Storms will be possible from 2 p.m. to mid...
If you have any late afternoon or evening plans for Mother's Day, grab an umbrella heading out the door, because storms are rolling into North Texas.
May 10, 2026Open source
Texas Standard for May 7, 2026: Valley Fever cases are rising in West Texas
A new UTEP study links a rise in Valley Fever cases in El Paso to extreme dust and wind events.
May 7, 2026Open source
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela joins KERA News from El Paso, Texas where he graduated as a first-generation immigrant from the University of Texas at El Paso. Pri...
May 7, 2026Open source
All southbound lanes of I-35E at Loop 12 were shut down due to a major accident Tuesday morning
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
May 5, 2026Open source
What is EPIC City, the controversial planned Muslim residential community in Texas?
EPIC city is a planned large-scale development project that will not have its own government. It has been marketed as an exclusively Muslim community that wi...
May 3, 2026Open source
17-year-old victim identified in Texas shooting that killed 2 teens, injured 10 others
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in a shooting at a party in Amarillo, Texas, that killed two teenagers and wounded 10 other p...
May 3, 2026Open source
Texas plane crash: All five people onboard die as aircraft goes down 'amongst trees'
The victims were members of the Amarillo Pickleball Club in Texas, according to club officials, who said they were flying to a tournament when their Cessna 4...
May 2, 2026Open source
Rockwall County celebrates Ten Commandments monument at courthouse lawn unveiling County officials said the...
County officials said the privately funded display honors the nation's 250th anniversary and reflects the community's longstanding values.
May 24, 2026Open source
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May 23, 2026Open source
Active shooter reported in New Caney area; 'multiple' people shot
Law enforcement is responding to an active shooting near Nottingham Street. Anyone nearby is asked to avoid the area.
May 23, 2026Open source
Live Possible gunshots heard near White House's North Lawn Approximately 20 shots were heard near the North...
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Amherst is in Lamb County, Texas.
Region: West Texas
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79312
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May 23, 2026Open source
How dirty campaigns could decide Texas
In the weeks and days leading up to the May 26 runoff election, campaigns have increasingly turned bitter on both the right and the left.
May 23, 2026Open source
This Week in Texas: Impact of Trump endorsement, local budget woes
This Week in Texas, we break down the latest developments in the race for the US Senate between Sen. Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
May 23, 2026Open source
Texas Eats NOW: Gourmet pizza, Asian buffet favorites, smoky curry BBQ, and Pearl Fest music
David Elder eats pies at MATTENGA’S PIZZERIA, stops by TREASURE BUFFET, visits CURRY BOYS BBQ, and previews PEARL FEST.
May 23, 2026Open source
Houston weather: FOX 26 Storm Alert for Saturday
Southeast Texas had strong thunderstorms roll through Saturday morning, and we're expecting another round later on in the day.
May 23, 2026Open source
Authorities searching for male accused of assaulting Texas state trooper in New Braunfels
Authorities are searching for a male accused of assaulting a Texas state trooper in New Braunfels, according to a press release.
May 23, 2026Open source
Increased patrols underway in New Braunfels after trooper assault
Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a Texas state trooper, prompting a heavy police presence near a middle school.
May 23, 2026Open source
Toxic, invasive hammerhead worms seen in North Texas; How to kill it & report it
Families in counties throughout North Texas have reported seeing invasive hammerhead worms. Here's what you should and should not do if you see one.
May 23, 2026Open source
Dallas weather: Memorial Day rain chances stick around
After a stormy start to Saturday, North Texas will start to dry out for the rest of the morning and into the afternoon, but rain chances return later in the...
May 23, 2026Open source
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