TEXAS

Jun 18 2026CRIME

Small plane crash in Texas leaves one dead after emergency landing attempt

A business jet went down on a Texas highway after pilots called for an emergency landing because of mechanical trouble. The crash happened late at night near Laredo, close to the Mexican border. What started as a routine flight turned into chaos when the plane hit the road, catching fire immediately

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Jun 14 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Texas Gamble: Will His Money Help a Controversial GOP Hopeful?

A recent shift in Texas politics has sparked worry among Republican strategists. When former President Donald Trump threw his support behind Attorney General Ken Paxton, a long‑time state senator lost the primary runoff. This upset moved Texas from a likely Republican seat to one that could lean Dem

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

The Lie That Became a Tragedy

Some people build entire lives on a massive illusion. Taylor Parker did this. She convinced her boyfriend that she was pregnant. This lie became incredibly complicated over time. She worked hard to make it seem real. Think about all the effort: fake doctor visits, gender reveal parties, even using p

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Texas Fights a Creeping Parasite Threat

Two more animals in Texas have tested positive for New World screwworm, a fly larva that feeds on living flesh. A week after the first case in decades showed up near the Mexican border, officials confirmed a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County now carry the parasite. Unlike common fl

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Jun 06 2026SPORTS

Tech softball's rise: How a team turned Lubbock into a hotspot for the sport

Back in the late 1990s, softball in Lubbock barely got a second glance. Few games aired on the radio, and the sport struggled to compete with baseball for attention. Fast forward to today, and the Texas Tech softball team has flipped the script. Fans now plan their schedules around games, with stand

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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Getting ready for the World Cup in Texas? Expect a serious summer heatwave.

The World Cup kicks off soon in the U. S. , and Texas is rolling out the welcome mat with some of the hottest weather of the year. Weather experts say a big heatwave will blanket much of the central U. S. starting Tuesday, pushing temperatures up right as the tournament begins. By Thursday, when the

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

School Takeovers in Texas: Changing Rules and Mixed Results

Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race Sparks Big Party Split

The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate race faces first-ever unmarried candidates

For the first time ever, voters in Texas may elect an unmarried man to the U. S. Senate. Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico both run as bachelors in a state where marriage has long shaped political careers. Texas has a history of favoring candidates who present traditional family imag

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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