Court protection for Delta-8 sales in Texas expired Thursday
A Texas Supreme Court order took effect May 28 that allows state health officials to again treat manufactured Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substanc...
May 30, 2026Open source
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The Weekender: Delta blues, ballet shoes and Mother's Day
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May 7, 2026Open source
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Shooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials say
Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police say
Police say the suspect in a West Texas shooting that killed one person and injured nine others is dead. The shooter had been locked in a standoff Friday morn...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspect in deadly Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say
A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days ear...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Orange’s New Texas Cast Iron Museum Turns Cookware into Community, History and Storytelling
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sierra Kondos Special to The Leader What started as stacks of cast iron crowding countertops, refrigerators and ov...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Orange County Drainage District Breaks Ground on Largest Drainage Improvement Project in County History
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS — Orange County and the Orange County Drainage District held the groundbreaking of the Tige...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Beachcombing Report: Blister Pod Sea Beans
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last week’s beach survey delivered one of the rarest sea bean finds I’ve ever encountered along the Texas coas...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Softball: Allred continues key role with Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Former Texas High standout Lauren Allred improved in several statistical categories with Texas Tech this season.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Telford inmate sentenced to life plus 160 years after organized crime conviction
NEW BOSTON, Texas -- A Bowie County jury has sentenced a Texas Department of Criminal Justice Barry Telford Unit inmate charged with three counts of engaging...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
New trolley makes tracks through downtown Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Texarkana Arts and Historic District's new trolley made its way around downtown for the first time during its unveiling on Friday.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspect in Midland, Texas, shooting had fired at a police officer days earlier, officials say
Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Officials say suspect found dead after Midland, Texas, mass shooting had fired at officer days earlier, spu...
Officials say suspect found dead after Midland, Texas, mass shooting had fired at officer days earlier, spurring search.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Officials: Suspect in Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier
Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Big 12 could face legal action from Texas AG if league pursues some actions against Tech over Sorsby
The Texas Attorney General's office notified the Big 12 on Thursday of potential legal action from Texas Tech as it considers what to do after quarterback Br...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Texas Tech had the chance to become a great success story, but chose to be a victim instead
By throwing all its weight behind Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech drastically altered its public perception
Jun 12, 2026Open source
In video, Texas Tech officials defend school, Brendan Sorsby
In a 20-plus-minute video released, Texas Tech officials defended their integrity and reiterated their support for Brendan Sorsby amid widespread criticism f...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Midland, Texas, shooting leaves 1 dead and 10 injured
Officials say suspect is deceased after standoff at veterinary hospital in West Texas. Midland, Texas, mass shooting.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Flesh-eating maggots are back in vogue | Pat Beall
Administration officials are blaming Biden immigration policies for screwworm's Texas invasion, columnist Pat Beall writes. The destruction of USAID is a far...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Bianchi: UCF and Big 12 must stand up to protect college football from Texas Tech’s dangerous gamble
The Big 12 has a choice: It can bow to pressure from Texas politicians or it can defend the integrity of the sport.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Ben Franklin is in Delta County, Texas.
Region: North Texas
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Shooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials say
Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase. Texas
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police say
Police say the suspect in a West Texas shooting that killed one person and injured nine others is dead. The shooter had been locked in a standoff Friday morn...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspect in deadly Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say
A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days ear...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Orange’s New Texas Cast Iron Museum Turns Cookware into Community, History and Storytelling
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sierra Kondos Special to The Leader What started as stacks of cast iron crowding countertops, refrigerators and ov...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Orange County Drainage District Breaks Ground on Largest Drainage Improvement Project in County History
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS — Orange County and the Orange County Drainage District held the groundbreaking of the Tige...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Beachcombing Report: Blister Pod Sea Beans
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last week’s beach survey delivered one of the rarest sea bean finds I’ve ever encountered along the Texas coas...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Softball: Allred continues key role with Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Former Texas High standout Lauren Allred improved in several statistical categories with Texas Tech this season.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Telford inmate sentenced to life plus 160 years after organized crime conviction
NEW BOSTON, Texas -- A Bowie County jury has sentenced a Texas Department of Criminal Justice Barry Telford Unit inmate charged with three counts of engaging...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
New trolley makes tracks through downtown Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Texarkana Arts and Historic District's new trolley made its way around downtown for the first time during its unveiling on Friday.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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