Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosie Torres of Robstown, Texas, is no Washington lobbyist, but she’s been making the long…
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Biden administration says ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy is over
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that it ended a Trump-era policy requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for…
Continue Reading Dallas clinches playoff berth behind Mabrey’s career-high 31
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 31 points, Teaira McCowan had 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the…
Continue Reading Appeals court restores death sentence for family’s death
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday restored the death sentence of a bank robber convicted of killing his best friend, his friend’s…
Continue Reading Driver in LA crash that killed 5 charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The driver suspected of causing a fiery crash that killed five people, including a pregnant woman, was charged Monday with…
Continue Reading Rangers expect to win in ’23, also expected to be better now
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers expect to win in 2023, which has long been part of their plan.…
Continue Reading Southwest attendant suffers broken back in hard landing
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper…
Continue Reading Where’s Parsons? Opponents will be looking for Cowboys’ star
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Micah Parsons might not lobby for playing time in the preseason this month the way…
Continue Reading Man on trial in Texas says he did not kill 2 teen daughters
DALLAS (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters in a taxi in the Dallas area in 2008 told jurors in his capital murder…
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“This is horrific,” New York City mayor says of Greg Abbott’s policy as second busload of migrants from Texas arrives
““This is horrific,” New York City mayor says of Greg Abbott’s policy as second busload of migrants from Texas arrives” was first published by…
Continue Reading Alabama No. 1 in preseason coaches’ poll; Ohio St. 2, UGA 3
By The Associated Press Alabama was voted No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches’ poll released Monday, with Ohio State second and defending…
Continue Reading UMaine AD is headed to Division III Southwestern University
ORONO, Maine (AP) — University of Maine athletics director Ken Ralph is departing to serve at a Division III college in Texas. Ralph, who came do…
Continue Reading American Airlines CFO on fixing balance sheet after pandemic
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Derek Kerr might have the hardest job in the airline business. Kerr is the chief…
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Anthony ISD receives several grants for student programs, teacher incentives this school year
ANTHONY, Texas — Anthony ISD if one the smallest districts in the county welcoming back about 800 students this year. The district is investing in a…
Continue Reading Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Andrew Vaughn had a two-run home run among his three hits, Luis Robert hit a two-run double, and AJ Pollock had two doubles…
Continue Reading North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles
MARSHALL, N.C. (AP) — When schools in one North Carolina county reopen later this month, new security measures will include stocking AR-15 rifles…
Continue Reading McKenzie’s 8 Ks, Maile’s HR puts Guardians over Astros 1-0
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Triston McKenzie held Houston to two hits and struck out eight in eight innings, Luke Maile…
Continue Reading White Sox shortstop Anderson starts reduced 2-day suspension
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from…
Continue Reading 4 riding in golf cart killed in crash at Texas intersection
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Four people riding in a golf cart were killed — including two juveniles — when an allegedly intoxicated man driving an…
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born and bred residents in Texas using data from the U.S. Census…
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