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Texas teen posts images of slain family, then kills self

September 16, 2021 1:06 PM Associated Press

ARANSAS PASS, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a South Texas teen who said he killed his family and posted graphic images of their bodies on social…

Border agents rescue toddler & baby from Rio Grande, find 29 migrants in Clint trailer

September 15, 2021 11:20 PM KVIA ABC-7

EAGLE PASS, Texas — A U.S. Border Patrol agent made a shocking discovery while on a boat patrol in the Rio Grande. He found a two-year-old girl and…

Over 4,400 Afghan refugees to be resettled in Texas, nearly 300 in NM

September 15, 2021 4:30 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration on Wednesday began notifying governors and state refugee coordinators across the country about how…

Federal judge to wait at least two weeks before ruling on DOJ’s emergency request to block Texas abortion law

September 15, 2021 3:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A federal judge Wednesday set a hearing date for October 1 to consider a request from the Justice…

Some abortion foes question tactical wisdom of new Texas ban

September 15, 2021 9:26 AM Associated Press

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer The new Texas law that bans most abortions in the state is being welcomed by many of the religious leaders who help…

Most popular girl names in the 80s in Texas

September 14, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1980s in Texas using data from the Social Security…

DOJ asks federal judge to halt enforcement of Texas abortion law

September 14, 2021 9:05 PM CNN Newsource, ABC News

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter In its boldest move to date, the Department of Justice asked a federal judge on Tuesday to issue a…

LIVE updates: Nicholas weakens to tropical depression, still dousing Texas

September 13, 2021 8:02 PM ABC News, Associated Press

SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas — Tropical Storm Nicholas weakened to a tropical depression Tuesday evening after slowing to a crawl over southeastern Texas…

US grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas

September 14, 2021 5:28 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…

Texas governor says he’s committed to eliminating rapists. The state has more than 5,000 untested rape kits

September 14, 2021 4:54 AM CNN

The Texas law barring abortions at six weeks of pregnancy has women’s rights advocates up in arms for a number of reasons, including because it makes…

New Texas law requires cash bail for those accused of violent crimes

September 13, 2021 7:14 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law sweeping GOP-led bail legislation that requires people accused of…

Nicholas is now a hurricane that threatens the Texas coast with heavy rain and storm surges

September 13, 2021 6:03 AM CNN

Tropical Storm Nicholas is pushing heavy rain and a flash flood threat to the Texas and Louisiana coastline, and some locations could get over a foot…

Counties with the oldest homes in Texas

September 12, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker ranked the counties with the oldest homes in Texas using data from the U.S. Census…

Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags 37-21

September 12, 2021 2:49 PM Associated Press

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Tyrod Taylor threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns filling in for Deshaun Watson to lead the…

Texas under hurricane watch ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas

September 12, 2021 9:59 AM CNN

Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to bring significant flooding to portions of Texas and Louisiana early this…

Most popular boy names in the 80s in Texas

September 11, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1980s in Texas using data from the Social Security…

Texas Tech hangs on for 28-22 win over FCS’ Stephen F Austin

September 11, 2021 9:15 PM Associated Press

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Tahj Brooks ran for two touchdowns in the third quarter, including a 67-yarder for the lead, and Texas Tech held on to beat…

Arkansas manhandles No. 15 Texas, 40-21, crowd rushes field

September 11, 2021 8:30 PM Associated Press

By ERIC W. BOLIN Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas piled up 333 rushing yards and got touchdowns from four different players on…

No. 5 Texas A&M escapes with 10-7 win over Colorado

September 11, 2021 5:34 PM Associated Press

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Freshman quarterback Haynes King’s backup started out slowly, finished precious few drives…

Johnston catches 2 of Duggan’s 3 TDs as TCU beats Cal 34-32

September 11, 2021 5:19 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Quentin Johnston caught two of Max Duggan’s three touchdown passes and TCU beat…

1-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car all day in Texas

September 10, 2021 8:47 PM ABC News

HOUSTON, Texas — A 1-year-old girl has died after being left in a hot car all day in the Houston area, authorities said. On Thursday morning, the…

Hispanic group sues El Paso, other counties to halt Texas vote law

September 10, 2021 4:15 PM KVIA ABC-7, ABC News

AUSTIN, Texas — The nation’s largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization has filed a federal lawsuit in hopes of preventing a sweeping new…

Cowboys’ Collins banned 5 games over substance-abuse issue

September 10, 2021 3:12 PM Associated Press

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer DALLAS (AP) — The NFL has suspended Dallas Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins for five games for…

Biden administration appeals Texas ruling that found DACA unlawful

September 10, 2021 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration appealed on Friday a Texas court ruling that found the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood…

Abortion funds and providers are seeing an uptick in ‘vigilante’ calls after Texas ban

September 10, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, Dianne Gallagher and Jade Gordon, CNN Some clinics and groups helping fund abortion care in Texas are seeing an uptick in calls…

Watch cute Cowboys fan confuse Dak Prescott with Patrick Mahomes

September 10, 2021 9:21 AM CNN

Aaiden Diggs, the son of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, mixed up his quarterbacks when he got to meet the Cowboys’ QB Dak Prescott on an…

Best counties to retire to in Texas

September 9, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire in Texas using 2025 data from…

States where people in Texas are getting new jobs

September 9, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of states where people in Texas are finding new jobs using data from the U.S. Census…

Counties most concerned about climate change in Texas

September 9, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the counties most concerned about climate change in Texas using data from the Yale Program on Climate Change…

Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Texas

September 9, 2021 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest deaths from COVID-19 in Texas using data from U.S. Department of Health & Human…