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No. 18 Army extends nation's longest winning streak to 13 with 14-3 win over North Texas
Read full article: No. 18 Army extends nation's longest winning streak to 13 with 14-3 win over North TexasQuarterback Bryson Daily ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 18 Army extended the nationās longest winning streak to 13 games with a 14-3 victory over North Texas.
How zebra mussels and a Lake Texoma pump station spurred Texas to redraw its border with Oklahoma
Read full article: How zebra mussels and a Lake Texoma pump station spurred Texas to redraw its border with OklahomaThe two states agreed to a land swap to ensure that a Dallas-area water districtās pump station lies wholly within Texas. Neither state gained in size from the small change.
Republicans win Tarrant County, moving local government further to the right
Read full article: Republicans win Tarrant County, moving local government further to the rightFormer state Rep. Matt Krauseās win may push the commissioners court even further away from the bipartisanship on which it once prided itself.
9 million Texans voted early in 2024. Hereās how that compares to previous years.
Read full article: 9 million Texans voted early in 2024. Hereās how that compares to previous years.The turnout rate dropped more than 8 percentage points compared to four years ago ā a high-water mark for the Lone Star State.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
From Denton to Edinburg, Texas cities are spooking their residents and tourists this Halloween
Read full article: From Denton to Edinburg, Texas cities are spooking their residents and tourists this HalloweenDenton has renamed itself Halloween, Texas, and has planned 31 days of events to drive up tourism and family entertainment.
Five races for the Republican-dominated State Board of Education to watch this year
Read full article: Five races for the Republican-dominated State Board of Education to watch this yearRevising the social studies curriculum could be among the divisive issues the Texas State Board of Education tackles next year.
In their āSEC Eraā: Texas, OU set for first-of-its-kind Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl
Read full article: In their āSEC Eraā: Texas, OU set for first-of-its-kind Red River Rivalry at Cotton BowlThe top-ranked Texas Longhorns are entering the weekend as 14-point favorites, but anything can happen in a rivalry game ā especially in a rivalry game with 119 years of history.
How did homecoming mums become a big Texas tradition? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How did homecoming mums become a big Texas tradition? KSAT ExplainsAt their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol' metaphor for the oh-so-big reputation of Texas. At least thatās what one mum historian believes.
How Texasā environmental agency weakened a once-rigorous air pollution monitoring team
Read full article: How Texasā environmental agency weakened a once-rigorous air pollution monitoring teamFormer employees say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality gutted the unit soon after the fracking boom swept the state oil industry. The operation never returned to what it was before.
Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.
Read full article: Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.Texas officials acknowledged some errors after they stripped Medicaid coverage from more than 2 million people, most of them children. A ProPublica and Texas Tribune review of records shows that these mistakes and others were preventable.
Texas Tech ties scoring record for a half in a 66-21 win over North Texas
Read full article: Texas Tech ties scoring record for a half in a 66-21 win over North TexasBehren Morton threw four touchdown passes and ran 10 yards for another score as Texas Tech tied a school record with 52 points in the first half of a 66-21 victory over North Texas.
National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbents
Read full article: National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbentsU.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first.
Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OāRourkeās campaign, defends his strategy
Read full article: Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OāRourkeās campaign, defends his strategyAllred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred
Read full article: U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin AllredAllred, who had previously gotten the Chamberās endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials.
A Fox News host's debunked election conspiracy appears to have prompted a state investigation
Read full article: A Fox News host's debunked election conspiracy appears to have prompted a state investigationThe Fox News host who shared the allegation online has previously shared election misinformation.
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
Read full article: In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American DreamA competitive Texas House race in the Dallas suburbs features the first Asian to win Miss Texas and the second ever Asian woman to serve in the state Legislature.
Cause of death for Caleb Harris āundetermined,ā Nueces County MEās Office says
Read full article: Cause of death for Caleb Harris āundetermined,ā Nueces County MEās Office saysA cause of death for Caleb Harris remains not definitive after autopsy results were released Tuesday by the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office.
The Rio Grande Valleyās pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help?
Read full article: The Rio Grande Valleyās pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help?Local leaders began debating a household limit on the number of pets after two residents were arrested for having 93 dogs and a cat in their home.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
Read full article: 51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU saysAt least one school district, Tolar ISD in North Texas, told the ACLU it would update its policies to comply with the CROWN Act.
Bond increased to $1M for Texas woman accused in attempted drowning seen as possible hate crime
Read full article: Bond increased to $1M for Texas woman accused in attempted drowning seen as possible hate crimeCourt records show a Texas woman accused of trying to drown a 3-year-old at an apartment complex pool in suburban Dallas after making racist remarks toward the childās mother has been rearrested after her bond was increased to $1 million.
Rio Grande Valley leaders hope to rebrand region as āRioPlexā to attract investment
Read full article: Rio Grande Valley leaders hope to rebrand region as āRioPlexā to attract investmentAfter years of competing with each other for new businesses, Valley cities want to present a united front to highlight the regionās assets.
North Texas fire chief among 14 men arrested in prostitution sting, authorities say
Read full article: North Texas fire chief among 14 men arrested in prostitution sting, authorities sayFourteen men, including a North Texas fire chief, are behind bars and face charges related to prostitution, according to a press release from the Denton County Sheriffās Office.
Family of Texas man who died after altercation with jailers wants federal investigation
Read full article: Family of Texas man who died after altercation with jailers wants federal investigationThe family of a Texas man who died after an altercation with jailers, including one who pinned his knee to the inmateās back, has called for a federal investigation into the practices at the jail.
Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs could be high.
Read full article: Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs could be high.More than 80% of the stateās registered voters can cast their ballot anywhere in the county on election day. Scrapping that option could lead to disenfranchisement, experts say.
āWar on white Americaā: Influential Texas group hosting pro-Christian nationalism conference
Read full article: āWar on white Americaā: Influential Texas group hosting pro-Christian nationalism conferenceTrue Texas Project has for years worked with Attorney General Ken Paxton, Sen. Ted Cruz and other prominent Republicans.
4 children among 6 people wounded in a drive-by shooting in North Texas, police say
Read full article: 4 children among 6 people wounded in a drive-by shooting in North Texas, police sayPolice in Fort Worth, Texas, says four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex that Police Chief Neil Noakes called stupid.
Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identity
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identityAbbott made the remarks as he recounted the story of a male teacher in North Texas who wore a pink dress for his schoolās spirit day earlier this year.
Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on āforever chemicalsā
Read full article: Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on āforever chemicalsāThe EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.
Two Denton school district principals indicted on charges of illegal electioneering
Read full article: Two Denton school district principals indicted on charges of illegal electioneeringA grand jury indicted the principals for allegedly using their school emails to encourage staff to vote for certain candidates in the March primary.
Eclipse fever hits Texas towns as residents and officials prepare for a crush of visitors
Read full article: Eclipse fever hits Texas towns as residents and officials prepare for a crush of visitorsLlano residents are told to stock up on groceries. A Sulphur Springs church is renting its parking spots. And everyoneās watching the weather forecast ahead of Mondayās eclipse.
Texas libraries work to bridge stateās mental health services gap
Read full article: Texas libraries work to bridge stateās mental health services gapInformation-rich public libraries are using their websites and facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing and substance abuse services.
Organization leader sentenced to prison for transporting migrants in trailers to San Antonio
Read full article: Organization leader sentenced to prison for transporting migrants in trailers to San AntonioA North Texas man was recently sentenced for his role in the smuggling of hundreds of people from the border to San Antonio inside tractor-trailers, federal authorities said.
Texas' standoff with the feds in Eagle Pass is igniting calls for secession and fears of violence
Read full article: Texas' standoff with the feds in Eagle Pass is igniting calls for secession and fears of violenceThe calls for Texas to defend itself and defy the federal government have set fire to a long-simmering fight over statesā rights, emboldening right-wing figures.
Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigns against House Speaker Dade Phelan in his own district
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigns against House Speaker Dade Phelan in his own districtThe attorney general has gone on an endorsement spree since his acquittal in his Senate impeachment trial last year, backing primary challengers to the House Republicans who voted to impeach him.
From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP power
Read full article: From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP powerIn his teens and his 20s, Stickland was a prolific internet troll. But instead of growing out of it, he would make a career of it ā ascending to the role of a conservative Texas powerbroker, before taking heat for hosting a meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Man who poured gas on fire, killing teen in North Texas charged with manslaughter, police say
Read full article: Man who poured gas on fire, killing teen in North Texas charged with manslaughter, police sayA North Texas man is facing manslaughter charges for throwing gasoline on a barrel fire, causing flames to spread to a teenager who was standing nearby.
North Texas soccer coach arrested for allegedly spending $5,500 at strip club with high school credit card
Read full article: North Texas soccer coach arrested for allegedly spending $5,500 at strip club with high school credit cardFormer Bridgeport ISD coach JD Bales was arrested in Wise County last week and charged with theft of property $2,500 to $30,000 enhanced, a third-degree felony, according to the Wise County Messenger.
Police officer in North Texas fatally shoots 19-year-old while investigating vehicle theft
Read full article: Police officer in North Texas fatally shoots 19-year-old while investigating vehicle theftPolice in Mesquite, Texas, say an officer investigating a stolen vehicle fatally shot a 19-year-old man who was in another vehicle.
Texas judge finds officer not guilty in fatal shooting of pickup driver
Read full article: Texas judge finds officer not guilty in fatal shooting of pickup driverA Texas judge found a Dallas-area police officer not guilty of murder on Wednesday for fatally shooting the unarmed driver of a pickup truck that had been reported stolen.
The field for the Texas primary election is set ā hereās what to watch for
Read full article: The field for the Texas primary election is set ā hereās what to watch forWith both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.
North Texas CEO, his 2 kids killed in Hill Country crash while on way to visit family for Thanksgiving
Read full article: North Texas CEO, his 2 kids killed in Hill Country crash while on way to visit family for ThanksgivingThe CEO of a North Texas construction firm and his two children were killed in a crash in Blanco County while they were on their way to visit family for Thanksgiving, according to company officials and media reports.
U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon drops Texas Senate bid, will run again for Congress
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon drops Texas Senate bid, will run again for CongressFallon, who made the decision 24 hours after filing to run for his old Texas Senate seat, did not say why he changed his mind. His staff said the congressperson would provide more information later.
World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge parade
Read full article: World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge paradeHundreds of thousands Texas Rangers fans lined up and stacked dozens deep in some areas along a 2-mile route near the teamās ballpark for a parade Friday to celebrate the franchiseās first World Series championship.
Woman who left Texas for India after her 6-year-old son disappeared is charged with killing him
Read full article: Woman who left Texas for India after her 6-year-old son disappeared is charged with killing himA Texas woman who told various stories to explain her 6-year-old sonās absence before leaving the country has been charged with killing the child, who has been missing for a year.
Texas to get four new maternal health research centers amid mortality crisis for moms
Read full article: Texas to get four new maternal health research centers amid mortality crisis for momsTexas continues to struggle with maternal mortality and morbidity, despite a decade of tracking and reviewing these cases. Four new research centers will pilot innovative solutions.
How extreme weather in the US may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for Halloween
Read full article: How extreme weather in the US may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for HalloweenSome pumpkin farmers in the West, particularly wholesalers in places like Colorado and New Mexico, are feeling the pinching effects of drought.
Banister envisioned World Series at Globe Life Field before it was built, when he was Texas manager
Read full article: Banister envisioned World Series at Globe Life Field before it was built, when he was Texas managerJeff Banister envisioned being part of a World Series at Globe Life Field even before ground was broken for construction of the retractable-roof stadium that is the home of the Texas Rangers.
Proposition 5 on Texas ballot would create new endowment for āemergingā research universities
Read full article: Proposition 5 on Texas ballot would create new endowment for āemergingā research universitiesIf approved, the new fund would provide tens of millions of dollars to the University of Houston, Texas Tech, Texas State University and University of North Texas.
Rangers now focus on playing as well at home in World Series vs Arizona as they have on road
Read full article: Rangers now focus on playing as well at home in World Series vs Arizona as they have on roadThe Texas Rangers have played only four home games over the past month, and lost all three in the AL Championship Series.
UTSA football coach has finger smashed by rat trap as motivational ploy goes wrong
Read full article: UTSA football coach has finger smashed by rat trap as motivational ploy goes wrongUTSA football coach Jeff Traylor had his finger smashed by a rat trap after a motivational ploy went awry following the Roadrunnersā 36-10 win over Florida Atlantic this past weekend.
Why a North Texas suburban school district is opening a new health clinic for students on Medicaid
Read full article: Why a North Texas suburban school district is opening a new health clinic for students on MedicaidThe new clinic met resistance from a vocal group of parents who raised concerns the district was overstepping its authority in caring for students.
Nonprofit drug treatment center for low-income Texas teens shutters amid opioid crisis
Read full article: Nonprofit drug treatment center for low-income Texas teens shutters amid opioid crisisPhoenix House is the latest casualty in an escalating funding crisis for Texas treatment centers as the state struggles with startling increases in overdose deaths, particularly among young people.
Laws have changed around parking for disabled Texans over the years. Hereās how it looks today.
Read full article: Laws have changed around parking for disabled Texans over the years. Hereās how it looks today.How have new laws changed accessible parking? How are violations enforced? Hereās what you need to know about parking for people with disabilities.
Ken Paxton verdict heightens political tension ahead of education special session
Read full article: Ken Paxton verdict heightens political tension ahead of education special sessionThe Texas House and Senate were already far apart on āschool choice.ā Anger over the impeachment trial might make it even harder to find common ground.
Driverās license offices to reopen Monday following week of upgrade problems
Read full article: Driverās license offices to reopen Monday following week of upgrade problemsFollowing a week-long closure caused by a system upgrade, driverās license offices will reopen for regular business hours statewide on Monday. Online services will also be available.
After setback, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names another judge to help with Ken Paxton impeachment trial
Read full article: After setback, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names another judge to help with Ken Paxton impeachment trialPatrickās previous appointment ā Marc Brown, a former state appeals court judge in Harris County ā declined the role after the Tribune inquired about a political donation he made.
Former Navy SEAL who claims he killed Osama bin Laden arrested in North Texas, reports say
Read full article: Former Navy SEAL who claims he killed Osama bin Laden arrested in North Texas, reports sayA former Navy SEAL who said he shot and killed Osama bin Laden in 2011 was arrested in North Texas last week.
Legal fight over Texas law banning transgender health care for youth centers on whether treatments help or hurt
Read full article: Legal fight over Texas law banning transgender health care for youth centers on whether treatments help or hurtTexas families and health care providers sued the state over Senate Bill 14, which restricts transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care. The groups are requesting an injunction from a state district court judge before the law goes into effect on Sept. 1.
Sherwin-Williams plant in North Texas on fire after possible explosion; at least 1 person injured
Read full article: Sherwin-Williams plant in North Texas on fire after possible explosion; at least 1 person injuredAt least one person was injured in a likely explosion at a Sherwin-Williams plant in North Texas early Monday morning, according to ABC News.
Texas woman shot in head in road rage incident after husband flips off another driver, reports say
Read full article: Texas woman shot in head in road rage incident after husband flips off another driver, reports sayPaola Nunez Linares, 37, was shot in the head around 9:20 p.m. on Monday, July 10, in the 1400 block of West Hurst Boulevard, according to the Hurst Police Department.
Man told investigators he fatally shot close friend, threw her body in lake during argument, police say
Read full article: Man told investigators he fatally shot close friend, threw her body in lake during argument, police sayPolice in North Texas have arrested a man who they say shot a friend during an argument and dumped her body in a lake.
Texas bans homeownersā associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aid
Read full article: Texas bans homeownersā associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aidState lawmakers passed the law after a North Texas homeownersā association barred landlords from renting to Section 8 tenants. Most of the affected tenants in that neighborhood were Black.
Texas police department posts X-rays of fireworks injuries to discourage fireworks use in city
Read full article: Texas police department posts X-rays of fireworks injuries to discourage fireworks use in cityThe Burleson Police Department posted six images of X-rays they say show hand injuries caused by fireworks.
North Texas āStorage Fireā threatens homes, consumes 1,000 acres in Palo Pinto County
Read full article: North Texas āStorage Fireā threatens homes, consumes 1,000 acres in Palo Pinto CountyA wildfire in North Texas has spread to 1,000 acres and prompted evacuations as it threatens about 150 homes.
Some conservativesā long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether
Read full article: Some conservativesā long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogetherGov. Greg Abbott has thrown his weight behind the idea being pushed by an influential conservative think tank. Many school leaders are worried.
Where Texas redistricting lawsuits stand after U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Alabama case
Read full article: Where Texas redistricting lawsuits stand after U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Alabama caseThe high court left intact a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act in a case many feared would go the other way. The decisionās importance in ongoing litigation over Texasā political maps will largely be felt in what didnāt happen.
How Texasā plan to curb school violence was knocked down by a pandemic and little oversight
Read full article: How Texasā plan to curb school violence was knocked down by a pandemic and little oversightThreat assessment teams were created to prevent the next school shooting. However, confusion surrounds how these teams operate and what they even do with a child exhibiting threatening behavior.
Texas district suspends superintendent accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex
Read full article: Texas district suspends superintendent accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sexA North Texas school district suspended a superintendent accused of planning on traveling to meet an underage girl for sex.
Texas woman killed in parked car, 3 children hurt in gunfire outside apartment complex
Read full article: Texas woman killed in parked car, 3 children hurt in gunfire outside apartment complexPolice in Texas say a woman was fatally shot and four members of her family, including three children, were wounded in their car after they parked at an apartment complex.
Texas girl graduates from high school at 14 years old
Read full article: Texas girl graduates from high school at 14 years oldA 14-year-old girl from North Texas is a second-degree black belt, editor of a student newspaper, and now a high school graduate. Last week, Oforitsenere Bodunrin graduated from James Martin Hogh School at Arlington ISD.
Texas superintendent arrested after planning to travel to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex, authorities say
Read full article: Texas superintendent arrested after planning to travel to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex, authorities sayA superintendent at a North Texas school district was arrested after he planned to travel to Houston to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex, according to authorities in Harris County.