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Longtime East Texas firefighter dies from cancer
Charles Aldrich served with the Volunteers of Smith County for more than 30 years, WVFD…
3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets
A man closes the trunk of his vehicle after it was caught in a flood…
Hawkins police, DPS investigating homicide
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Storms soak Rio Grande Valley as rainfall totals shatter centuries old record amid severe storms
severe weather Friday, March 28, 2025 8:21PM About a year’s worth of rain fell in…
7 East Texans among 15 accused in COVID-19 loan fraud face federal charges
Ebone Myrriah Mott, 37, worked with 14 others to make fake applications to qualify for…
March Madness 2025: Darrion Williams powers No. 3 Texas Tech’s comeback OT win over No. 10 Arkansas
No. 3 Texas Tech is improbably a win away from its second Final Four ever…
After years of disappointment at the polls, Texas Democrats will select new party leader
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Texas officials’ claim that school funding is at an all-time high ignores inflation and temporary federal money
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Texas superintendents hope bill curbs violence against teachers in classrooms
AUSTIN, Texas – Dozens of Texas superintendents met with lawmakers this month in Austin to…
Intense storms trigger flash floods across Rio Grande Valley
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – It was a sight for sore eyes in San Antonio…
A troubling trend? 4 former and current Texas deputies take their own lives in last 6 weeks
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to say their final goodbyes on…
Texas measles outbreak jumps to 400 cases, including more cases in northeast Texas
A nurse double-gloves before handling and preparing doses of the measles, mumps and rubella virus…
Texas lawmakers fight Trump administration proposal to close national park headquarters
A trio of Texas lawmakers is fighting a proposal by President Donald Trump to close…
Judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional as states face mounting lawsuits
AUSTIN, Texas – A federal judge’s rebuke of Texas housing prisoners in lockups without air…
Muslim city plans in Texas sparks huge investigation
READ MORE: Colony Ridge, illegal immigrant town, springs up in Texas By MARYANN MARTINEZ, TEXAS…
Texas AG investigating insurance company accused of spying on lawmakers, journalists, other Texans
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March Madness live updates, scores, bracket, highlights: Follow men’s Sweet 16 NCAA tournament action on Thursday
The NCAA tournament Sweet 16 is underway and Thursday’s games featured some of the best…
KSAT 12, news outlets ask Texas appeals court to release school, county records from Uvalde shooting
SAN ANTONIO – A group of news organizations, including KSAT 12, asked a Texas appeals…
Gov. Greg Abbott says EPIC City may be ‘misleading investors,’ announces new investigation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with The Dallas Morning News inside the Texas Governor’s Mansion…
Capital murder charge dismissed for man accused in East Texas veteran’s shooting death
Taylor was arrested back in August 2023 along with Stephanie Brasher and Herbert Simpson after…
East Texas man gets 17 years in prison for Highway 31 wreck that killed Tyler woman
Cesar Efrain Viramontes-Cocolon, of Tyler, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the crash that…
BREAKING NEWS: Skunk tests positive for rabies captured near home
VICTORIA, Texas – The Victoria County Animal Services captured a skunk that tested positive for…
Military troops, armored vehicles deployed to Big Bend National Park
The U.S. military is deploying troops and armored vehicles, called Strykers, to West Texas and…
Parole denied for Selena killer Yolanda Saldivar
She has been in prison for the 1995 murder and is required to serve 30…
Amid support from doctors group, bill to clarify Texas’ abortion ban does little to save lives, critics say
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Winner of an $83.5 million Texas lottery jackpot last month still waiting for payout
A woman who won an $83.5 million lottery jackpot in Texas last month is still…
Republicans slam Texas lawmaker for calling Abbott ‘governor hot wheels’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, faces criticism from Republicans after referring to Gov.…
Rep Jasmine Crockett refuses to apologize for ‘Gov Hot Wheels’ comment
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, refused to apologize for referring to Gov. Greg Abbott, who uses…
Case against North Texas HOA charged with racial discrimination stalls under Trump
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has withdrawn a discrimination case against Providence…
POLICE: Man admits to killing 2 missing East Texas men, charged with murder
Lufkin Police Lt. Mike Shurley also said that the suspect was using the missing men’s…
Texas lawmaker introduces resolution to censure Rep. Jasmine Crockett after “Gov. Hot Wheels” Abbott comment
Local News Updated on: March 26, 2025 / 11:44 AM CDT / CBS Texas Congresswoman…
30 years after music icon Selena’s murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here’s what to know
Thirty years ago, music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda…
Gov. Abbott orders Plano mosque to stop funeral services
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with the Dallas Morning News inside the Texas Governor’s Mansion…
East Texas mother accused of abandoning 3-year-old child at home arrested
The child was left at home asleep while she took her other children to school…
Cowboys’ last-minute rally falls shy at NIT, N. Texas to Final Four
Despite a nail-biting rally, the Oklahoma State Cowboys fall short in their face-off against North Texas.…
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized for mocking Gov. Greg Abbott as “Gov. Hot Wheels”
Local News Updated on: March 25, 2025 / 9:21 PM CDT / CBS/AP Congresswoman Jasmine…
Killeen shooting: Active scene near Bridgewood Dr in Texas
Killeen shooting: Active scene near Bridgewood Dr in Texas ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan Mar 26, 2025 07:13…
Measles Outbreak: Cases Near 330 In Texas As Illness Reported In Washington, D.C.
Topline A measles outbreak that began in Texas at the start of the year has…
Steelers Afternoon Drive: Will Steelers Find Top Pick in Texas?
Steelers Podcasts & Video | Updated: Mar 25, 2025 Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive,…
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg…
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg…
Tax relief, border security in $336.1B budget bill approved by Texas Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick presides over the Senate during the second day of the 89th…
New Sheriff in Town: Breaking down Texas’ coaching change
Texas hires the coach who eliminated the Longhorns, signaling a fresh start for Longhorn basketball.…
Police discover body believed to be missing Lufkin man in Nacogdoches County
The body should be officially identified through an autopsy, which will take time to complete,…
Officials find body believed to be that of East Texas man missing since late January
According to Lufkin police, officials say they believe a body found Tuesday in Nacogdoches County…
Measles cases rise to 370 in Texas and New Mexico
FILE PHOTO A sign reading “measles testing” is seen as an outbreak in Gaines County,…
San Antonio pushes to make car break-ins a felony. Will it work?
San Antonio officials are lobbying the State Legislature to increase penalties for car burglaries, asking…
Breaking Ground at The Estates of Texas Grand Ranch: New Homesites, Clubhouse, and Outdoor Amenities
HOUSTON, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Exciting progress is underway at The Estates of Texas Grand…
Lost load of cattle ties up traffic on I-45 near Spring
cow on the loose Tuesday, March 25, 2025 3:15AM Authorities have captured all roping steers…
Multiple explosive devices found at Texas Tesla dealership after terrifying call
Multiple explosive devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Texas after an anonymous caller…
Search underway after East Texas mother accused of leaving 3-year-old unattended by highway evades police
Garcia was wanted in three separate counties on felony charges. TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — An…
Boil water notice issued for some Nacogdoches County residents
Those who have questions are asked to call the office at 936-564-3078. NACOGDOCHES, Texas —…
Multiple Bombs Found at Tesla Showroom in Texas
Cheat Sheet Top 10 Right Now 1 Rogan Takes Stand Against Canada as Trump’s Trade…
Texas woman gets 30 years for beating homeowner with metal pole
The jury also heard that Isaacs previously went to prison in 2017 for injuring her…
3 teen sisters arrested for trying to kill their mom after she turned off Wi-Fi, Texas sheriff says
assault Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:59AM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local…
Rapper Yella Beezy charged with capital murder in shooting death of rapper Mo3
murder for hire ByJUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press Saturday, March 22, 2025 6:36PM Live streaming…
Legendary Texas sports broadcaster Bill Mercer dies at 99
Former ring announcer Bill Mercer was on the red carpet before the world premiere of…
UAE commits to $1.4 trillion US investment, White House says
President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters before leaving the White House, Friday, March…
Texas program makes ‘big time’ hunting accessible while raising millions for conservation
A group of scimitars walk through a clearing during an exotic hunt at the Mason…
Rapper Sauce Walka, 34, shot outside Memphis hotel in deadly double shooting
Sauce Walka is in hospital after he was shot outside a hotel in Memphis, Texas,…
’Years in the making’: National Medal of Honor Museum set to open in North Texas
A person views an interactive war scene projection before the opening of the National Medal…
Orlando cops recover diamond earrings after Texas suspect swallowed them during arrest
This image provided by the Orlando Police Department shows an x-ray of what are believed…
3 killed, 14 injured in mass shooting at park in New Mexico near Texas border
Crime scene technicians look over the Young Park parking lot after a mass shooting overnight,…
Firefighters responding to Anderson County grass fire
It’s unknown how many acres are involved at this time. ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — The…
Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year
As measles cases in West Texas are still on the rise two months after the…
Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Over 300 As Illness Spreads To At Least 17 States
Topline A measles outbreak that began in Texas at the start of the year has…
Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run that injured 5-year-old East Texas boy
According to the Carthage Police Department, on Sunday, 5-year-old Jude Brown was driving a motorized…
East Texas man killed in mobile home fire
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The Trinity Police Department is…
BREAKING: Legendary boxer George Foreman of East Texas dies in peace
East Texas — Former boxer and businessman George Foreman Sr. of East Texas, who become…
Evacuations ordered as San Jacinto County wildfire grows
A fast-moving San Jacinto County wildfire forces mandatory evacuations as it expands to 2,000 acres.…
Silver Alert issued for 82-year-old Wood County man
The Texas Department of Public Safety later said Kennedy was found and the agency discontinued…
BREAKING NEWS: Victoria County Sheriff’s office arrested man wanted in Maine
VICTORIA, Texas – The Victoria County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers arrested Jeremy Leita on…
Different pace and priorities separate Texas Senate and House on school vouchers
“Different pace and priorities separate Texas Senate and House on school vouchers” was first published…
Some evacuations ordered as crews battle Pauline Road fire in SE Texas
Pauline Road fire in southeast Texas.(TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE) HOUSTON ― Firefighters and emergency management…
Cleveland ISD closed Thursday as Pauline Road Fire continues to burn
CLEVELAND, Texas – As the nearby Pauline Road Fire continues to burn, Cleveland ISD has…
Texas A&M student killed after being struck by a vehicle in College Station
correction: This article originally stated the victim was a Texas A&M University student. Officials later…
Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Near 280 As Illness Spreads To 15 States
Topline A measles outbreak in Texas infected nearly 280 people as of Tuesday, as cases…
Texas wildfire map | How to track the latest information and air quality
The Pauline Road Fire threatens communities as smoke impacts air quality in Southeast Texas. HOUSTON…
Wildfires rage in Texas, Florida, forcing evacuations and road closures
Wildfires rage in Texas, Florida, forcing evacuations and road closures ByHT News Desk Mar 21,…
900 homes under either mandatory or voluntary evacuations in San Jacinto, Montgomery counties due to wildfire
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas – Officials say mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders have affected a…
Texas AG sues Coppell ISD in response to undercover, edited ‘critical race theory’ video
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Coppell school officials for teaching “critical race theory” in response…
Crews battling 500-acre wildfire in Marion County
The fire is 50% contained and it’s in the area of FM 2208 and FM…
Texas AG Ken Paxton accuses Coppell ISD of violating Texas’ “critical race theory” ban
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Crews battling active wildfire in San Jacinto Co. after 200 acres burned, officials say
wildfire Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:41PM Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clock…
Texas ATMs hacked in sophisticated ‘jackpotting’ theft scheme with ties to Russia
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – In a first-of-its-kind case in Harris County, nearly a quarter of…
Overnight crash leaves U.S. 75 shut down in North Dallas on Wednesday morning
Traffic being divered off of U.S. 75 southbound due to a traffic collision on the…
Crabapple Fire: How to help residents, ranchers and farmers affected by wildfire north of Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – The Crabapple Fire has scorched nearly 10,000 acres north of Fredericksburg, destroying…
‘It’s almost enough to make you cry’: Crabapple Fire victims share stories, support from neighbors
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas – Monday, March 17 marks the third day of the Crabapple Fire…
An abandoned West Texas oil well has created a 200-foot-wide sinkhole
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5 Reasons to Move to Round Rock, Texas
If you are looking for a great place to live in Texas, Round Rock should…
Texas midwife, assistant charged with breaking state’s anti-abortion law
Authorities arrested a Texas midwife and her assistant for allegedly performing illegal abortions. Prosecutors also…
University of Texas System bans drag shows in campus facilities
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Dangerous beach conditions for spring break along the Texas coast
Spring-breakers are making their way to the coast. While the blue skies and temperatures in…
Lawmakers wants to give schools more leeway to suspend Texas’ youngest and homeless students
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11 people escape, dog dies in East Texas house fire
“Please ensure that you have working smoke detectors in your house,” PSFR said. PAYNE SPRINGS,…
Police asking for public’s help after 5-year-old East Texas boy stuck by vehicle in hit-and-run
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call…
Texas has created more jobs than any other state in last year, data shows
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Texas’ position as the leading state in job creation, following the…
BREAKING: Texas Midwife Arrested on Felony Abortion Charges
This is Texas’ first post-Dobbs criminal abortion case This afternoon, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…
South Texas Botanical Gardens speaks candidly on fluctuating spring break traffic
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The ingredients for a perfect spring break are sand, surf and…
At least 3 killed in car crashes during dust storms in Texas
(CNN) – Strong winds swept through the Texas panhandle on Friday, causing crashes that killed…
Month after month, Texas keeps breaking its own employment records
(The Center Square) – Month after month, Texas keeps breaking its own employment records. January…
Man killed in collision with tractor-trailer after losing control of vehicle, DPS says
COMFORT, Texas – A man was killed after losing control of a vehicle and crashing…
400-acre fire burning near Fredericksburg yet to be contained, officials say
A photo of the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, which was shared on social media at…
Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.
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WATCH: Winds gust above 80 mph across parts of Texas, semitrucks flip on highways
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS GUSTS 80+ MPH: Texas Panhandle is reporting damage, poor visibility EXTREME FIRE DANGER:…
Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas, hospital in the middle of…
Elevated wildfire threat in Dallas, North Texas to continue next week
In this September 2024 file photo, the Dallas skyline is seen through a haze of…
Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Surpass 250 As Illness Spreads To 15 States
Topline A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 250 people as of Friday, as…
SHERIFF: 1 dead in workplace accident in Winona
Larry Christian, spokesperson for the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, said the incident happened at Howell…
Wildfires break out in Texas, southern plains amid dry, gusty conditions
Norman Oklahoma fire crews put out hot spots following a wildfire SE of Norman on…
Texas school voucher bill sparks debate over private tuition coverage, family financial impact
SAN ANTONIO – As Texas lawmakers deliberate on school vouchers, a heated debate unfolds over…
Measles cases in Texas surpass 250, new county added to the list
A nurse prepares a dose of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine at a…
East Texas woman, 10-year-old girl injured in shooting
If you have any information on the case, please contact the TTPD at 903-798-3116 or…
VIDEO: High winds cause dust storm, extreme fire danger in Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas – As a storm system takes shape, dangerously high winds have caused a…
FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant money
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5 killed in 17-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – A man was arrested after five people, including an infant, were killed…
Entire Texas town evacuated as brutal wildfire fire rages ‘unchecked’
By SOPHIE GABLE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 15:30 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 17:06 EDT,…
High winds, dry conditions create ‘dangerous’ fire threat for Dallas, North Texas
Kites fly near the Trinity River in Dallas in 2019. Dallas is under a high…
AP partners with Texas Tribune for unique on-the-ground view of measles outbreak, breaking news on death
By Devi Shastri, Mary Conlon, and Julio Cortez, with Carlos Nogueras Ramos of The Texas…
