Bipartisan mayors voice criticism of new voting restrictions
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of mayors said Tuesday that whatever political differences they might have,…
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Judge dismisses disciplinary case against Texas AG’s deputy
By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge has thrown out a lawsuit that the state bar brought seeking to discipline the top…
Continue Reading Kentucky’s Tionna Herron recovering from open-heart surgery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Kyra Elzy says freshman Tionna Herron is recovering from open-heart surgery to correct a structural…
Continue Reading Hackers accessed data on some American Airlines customers
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines says personal information of a “very small number” of customers and employees was compromised after hackers…
Continue Reading Alex Jones makes 1st appearance outside Sandy Hook trial
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A defiant Alex Jones showed up at a Connecticut courthouse Tuesday and hurled insults at…
Continue Reading Gunman shoots 3 at Texas fair before being shot by deputies
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — A gunman shot three people, including two first responders, at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Texas before he was shot…
Continue Reading Astros clinch AL West for 5th time in 6 years, beat Rays 4-0
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff…
Continue Reading Judge holds gun ban for felony defendants unconstitutional
PECOS, Texas (AP) — A U.S. law banning those under felony indictments from buying guns is unconstitutional, a federal judge in West Texas ruled…
Continue Reading Texas Tech LB Ramirez undergoes 2nd surgery on broken leg
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez had a second surgery on his broken left leg Monday and will remain hospitalized a few more…
Continue Reading Texas sheriff investigating flights to Martha’s Vineyard
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to…
Continue Reading Authorities ID Texas couple killed in an Arizona plane crash
SELIGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities on Monday identified a Texas couple who died last week in the crash of a small plane in a remote area of…
Continue Reading Dallas Wings decline team option with coach Vickie Johnson
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings aren’t picking up the team option on coach Vickie Johnson’s contract, cutting ties after two…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Bused, flown migrants can live in US — for now
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press Republican governors have been sending more migrants released at the U.S. border with Mexico to Democratic…
Continue Reading US officials: Border crossings soar among Venezuelans
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of Venezuelans taken into custody at the U.S. border with Mexico soared in August,…
Continue Reading US officials say that border crossings soared in August among Venezuelans, Cubans, Nicaraguans
SAN DIEGO (AP) — US officials say that border crossings soared in August among Venezuelans, Cubans,…
Continue Reading Sacked Burrow, Bengals 1st AFC champ to start 0-2 since ’99
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, like his coach, talked about how there is…
Continue Reading Russell Wilson leads sloppy Broncos past Texans 16-9
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson overcame a slow start and a cascade of boos in his Denver debut Sunday to…
Continue Reading Maher kick lifts Rush, Cowboys over Burrow, Bengals, 20-17
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush had no choice but to smile as he embraced offensive coordinator Kellen…
Continue Reading Texas Tech LB Ramirez still hospitalized with leg fracture
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez remained hospitalized Sunday, a day after suffering a gruesome left leg injury in the Red…
Continue Reading Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A’s
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Working closely with Framber Valdez, Houston catcher Martin Maldonado has enjoyed a front-row…
Continue Reading Bethancourt, Siri homer as Rays beat Rangers 5-3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Christian Bethancourt and Jose Siri hit back-to-back homers over a three-pitch stretch…
Continue Reading Chief: Man killed after struggle with San Antonio officers
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A San Antonio police officer fatally shot a man during an arrest on Sunday, according to authorities. Police had been called to…
Continue Reading Dallas cliches 7th playoff trip in 9 years, ties Quakes 1-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Dallas cliched a playoff berth for the seventh time in nine seasons with a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on…
Continue Reading New Mexico forces 7 turnovers in 27-10 win over UTEP
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico forced seven turnovers — including a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown by Reco Hannah in the first…
Continue Reading Johnson steps in, No. 24 Texas A&M beats No. 13 Miami 17-9
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Looking for a way to get his team back on track after an upset last week, Texas…
Continue Reading Harris’ interception helps N. Colorado hold off Lamar, 21-14
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Tywonne Harris intercepted a pass with 15 seconds left to help Northern Colorado hold on and beat Lamar 21-14 Saturday…
Continue Reading Mukhtar scores 23rd, Driussi 21st as Austin, Nashville draw
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Driussi tied the score with his 21st goal to offset Hany Mukhtar’s league-leading 23rd, and Austin clinched…
Continue Reading Maryland overcomes 15 penalties in 34-27 win over SMU
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It was a game that unfolded largely as advertised: Taulia Tagovailoa and Tanner Mordecai…
Continue Reading Robinson’s 3 TDs power No. 21 Texas over UTSA 41-20
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bijan Robinson ran for 183 yards and three touchdowns, Jahdae Barron returned an interception…
Continue Reading McMahon leads Rice past Louisiana-Lafayette 33-21
HOUSTON (AP) — TJ McMahon threw for 303 yards with three touchdown passes to lead Rice over Louisiana-Lafayette 33-21 on Saturday night in a…
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