Tropical Storm Bertha enters Texas as rains spread along Gulf Coast, downgraded to remnants only
Tropical Storm Bertha entered Texas on Thursday afternoon as rain spread across the Gulf Coast and has since been downgraded to remnants only.
Tropical Storm Bertha entered Texas on Thursday afternoon as rain spread across the Gulf Coast and has since been downgraded to remnants only.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves across northern Gulf toward Texas
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Rising professional boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas bicycle collision, driver charged with manslaughter
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.
Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
Fitness, 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy reportedly dies in apparent drowning in Thailand
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
Tropical Storm Arthur makes landfall on Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Midland mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured; Suspect confirmed dead
A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.
A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.
FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.
The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.