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Diggs interceptions help Cowboys defeat Carolina 36-28

October 3, 2021 2:43 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevon Diggs already had the interception that made him the first Dallas player since the 1970 merger with at least one pick in…

Bills force 5 turnovers, overwhelm Mills and Texans 40-0

October 3, 2021 2:23 PM Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds had the first of Buffalo’s four interceptions, and the…

Most popular boy names in the 60s in Texas

October 2, 2021 10:59 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1960s in Texas using data from the Social Security…

Robinson runs for 216 yards, 2 TDs as Texas beats TCU 32-27

October 2, 2021 1:45 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Bijan Robinson ran for a career-high 216 yards with two go-ahead touchdowns and Texas…

Donald Trump ratchets up demands on Gov. Greg Abbott to review Texas election results

October 2, 2021 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten Former President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow an election review bill to move forward…

Three Houston parking valets fatally struck by car fleeing police

October 2, 2021 11:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso, CNN Three parking valets were fatally struck by a driver fleeing police late Friday in Houston, police said. The pursuit started…

American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations

October 1, 2021 7:56 PM Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.…

Principal shot by former student at school in Houston

October 1, 2021 12:06 PM ABC News

HOUSTON, Texas — Authorities say a former student of a Houston charter school shot and wounded a school principal on campus before quickly…

Judge questions Texas abortion ban’s controversial enforcement mechanism

October 1, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed A federal judge Friday questioned the controversial enforcement mechanism of Texas’ six-week abortion ban and asked whether…

Texans are leaving the state for abortions after Supreme Court ruling, Planned Parenthood clinics say

October 1, 2021 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Janfaza, CNN Planned Parenthood clinics have seen dramatic increases in the number of people from Texas going out of state to seek…

Texas House map would pit El Paso Dems against each other

September 30, 2021 6:23 PM El Paso Matters - Molly Smith

AUSTIN, Texas — The first draft of a new Texas House map gives El Paso County less representation in the state Legislature’s lower chamber and…

Supreme Court agrees to hear Ted Cruz’s challenge to campaign finance reimbursement rules

September 30, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case concerning Sen. Ted Cruz’s 2018 campaign and consider…

Juneteenth becomes official: A major civil rights moment in Texas

September 29, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated the story behind a major civil rights moment in Texas using a variety of historical and news…

George P. Bush campaigns in El Paso in bid for Texas Attorney General

September 29, 2021 7:44 PM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas — One Republican candidate for Texas attorney general is not relying on a vast political dynasty to pull out a win. George P. Bush is…

7 hurt, 3 critical in Dallas apartment building collapse

September 29, 2021 10:46 AM ABC News

DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas apartment building partially collapsed Wednesday after firefighters were called to investigate a carbon monoxide leak,…

Texas attorney general says state’s abortion ban is ‘stimulating’ interstate commerce

September 29, 2021 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed In briefs filed Wednesday in the Justice Department’s challenge to Texas’ abortion ban, Texas Attorney General Ken…

About 4,600 Haitians have been expelled from the US since September 19, DHS says

September 29, 2021 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Approximately 4,600 Haitians have been removed from the United States on repatriation flights from Texas to Haiti since…

Texas inmate executed in deadly stabbings of 2 brothers over 30 years ago

September 28, 2021 6:07 PM Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas inmate has been executed for fatally stabbing two Houston-area brothers during a robbery in their home more than 30…

Child dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba at a Texas splash pad

September 28, 2021 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Jackson, CNN A child in North Texas died earlier this month after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba at a city splash pad, officials…

No indictments for 4 Texas officers who shot man in crisis

September 28, 2021 7:45 AM Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury has declined to indict four Houston police officers who fatally shot a man more than 20 times while he was in the midst…

Prescott, Cowboys beat Eagles in 1st home game since injury

September 27, 2021 9:32 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns in his first home game since he suffered…

Deming teen falls asleep at wheel, dies in Culberson County crash

September 27, 2021 7:19 PM Jim Parker

CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas — A southern New Mexico teen driver died in a weekend highway crash in Culberson County, state troopers said Monday. The…

Texas redistricting plan fortifies GOP edge, puts new seats in Austin, Houston

September 27, 2021 10:52 AM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers on Monday released their first draft of a new congressional map for the next decade that includes two new districts…

Mayorkas: About 4,000 migrants in Del Rio have been expelled under Covid-19 public health rule

September 26, 2021 9:09 AM CNN

Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas says about 4,000 migrants apprehended by US Customs and Border Patrol in Del Rio, Texas, over the last…

Woo Pig Sooie! No. 16 Hogs end long skid to No. 7 Texas A&M

September 25, 2021 5:33 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — KJ Jefferson threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as No. 16 Arkansas beat…

Del Rio Port of Entry in Texas to reopen more than a week after migrant surge

September 25, 2021 1:37 PM CNN

After several days of living in squalid conditions under the Del Rio International Bridge, the last remaining migrants departed a makeshift camp…

Thompson throws 5 TD passes as Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35

September 25, 2021 1:43 PM Associated Press

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Casey Thompson threw five touchdowns and ran for another as Texas continued its offensive…

SMU tops TCU 42-34 in 100th meeting of Dallas-area rivals

September 25, 2021 1:37 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tanner Mordecai added to his nation-leading total in touchdown passes with four more…

Texas Republican congressman Brian Babin says he tested positive for Covid-19

September 25, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Melanie Zanona, CNN Republican Rep. Brian Babin of Texas announced Saturday that he tested positive for Covid-19. Babin…

Amber Alert for Texas 7-year-old girl, man wanted in disappearance

September 25, 2021 7:42 AM ABC News

WALNUT SPRINGS, Texas — Authorities issued a statewide Amber Alert on Saturday morning to find a missing 7-year-old girl from central Texas. Jessie…