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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible

The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.

At GOP convention, Abbott vows to “demolish” Democrats, calls for crackdown on H-1B visas and Sharia law

A GOP leader, Patrick has been a staunch advocate for conservative Christian values in his role presiding over the Texas Senate.

Democratic nominee for General Land Office diagnosed with cancer

The governor sought to tie the minority party, and its U.S. Senate nominee, James Talarico, to “Bernie Sanders socialism” in a fresh look at his message for the fall midterms.

Midland police ID suspect in shooting that left one victim dead, 10 injured

Benjamin Flores, who will face GOP incumbent Dawn Buckingham in November, said he would remain in the race.

Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall

Officials said that the suspect, who had been wanted for attempted capital murder since Wednesday, was found dead in the building where he was barricaded.

Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles

Randall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.

Conservation groups sue to stop SpaceX land deal

The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.

Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets

The groups suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife want to preserve land that holds an endangered ocelot. They also argue SpaceX's test launches send rocket debris into the refuge lands.

AG Ken Paxton blocked from suing Democratic donor platform ActBlue

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.

New Amarillo mural honors Route 66 Centennial, celebrates people behind the landmarks

Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue in late April, claiming the platform allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limits.

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Construction Hike For Hope set Sunday on Kiowa Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

AMARILLO, Texas. (KVII)---A new mural packed with “66 stories” is now on display in Amarillo, celebrating the centennial of Route 66 and the people, places and

65 vintage trailers fill Big Texan RV Park for Tin Can Tourists open house

Construction Hike For Hope set Sunday on Kiowa Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

1 dead, 10 injured during shooting in Midland, shooter is dead

One of the many events taking place on Friday, in Amarillo commemorating the Route 66 Centennial was the Tin Can Tourists Open House at the Big Texan RV Park.“W

Xcel Energy urges customers to take steps now to keep summer energy bills down

From the city of Midland social media:We are aware of the ongoing incident near Industrial Avenue and Wall Street.Our priority is the safety of our residents an

Thousands fill McDade Park as Dumas Noon Lions Club hosts 79th Dogie Days

As summer temperatures climb in Amarillo, Xcel Energy is urging customers to take steps now to keep energy costs manageable, saying even small changes can make

Man dies after car hits semi-trailer on US 385

Thousands of people gather in McDade Park in Moore County every spring to attend Dumas Noon Lions Club Dogie Days.It’s an annual tradition that dates all the wa

Texas Panhandle’s beef legacy traced to cattle pioneers Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight

A man is dead after a car hit the back of a semi-trailer on US 60 near Hereford on Thursday morning.According to Texas DPS, the crash happened at about 8:34 a.m

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

The Texas Panhandle supplies 20 percent of the nation’s beef, an industry shaped in part by early cattle trailblazers Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight, who helped

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Austin man accused of sexually motivated break-ins at three West Campus apartments

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock. Shares in SpaceX jumped more than 19% after opening for trading Friday, a sign that investors are looking past the billions the company is losing and instead [...]

What's the AI use policy for city of Austin employees, vendors, volunteers?

An Austin man, with a lengthy criminal record that includes more than a dozen charges related to sexual offenses, is accused of breaking into three West Campus apartments near the University of Texas during a three-hour period Wednesday morning, allegedly exposing himself, masturbating in front of victims and, in one case, attacking and strangling a woman after she awoke to find him in her room, according to court records.

Murchison Pool closed for repairs, where you can swim in the meantime

The policy requires a human to check generative AI outputs, which the city calls "Human in the Loop." It also requires a disclosure notice about what was generated and what tool was used.

Kyle police launch campaign amid rise in gift card scams across Central Texas

The City of Austin on Friday announced that Murchison Pool would be closed for mechanical repairs until further notice.

Austin Public Health releases consultant's 'Community Violence Intervention Strategy' report

The Kyle Police Department is launching a community awareness campaign to educate residents about the growing threat of gift card and cryptocurrency scams

Shooter, one victim dead in Texas shooting

Austin Public Health released a consulting firm's "Community Violence Intervention Strategy" report in a Monday memo, which it said was a first step in making a "comprehensive public health and safety plan" for the city and Travis County.

Travis County signs preventative disaster declaration for screwworm threat

Midland Police issued an alert Thursday that Victor Mata Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.

1 hurt, 1 in custody after stabbing at downtown Round Rock bar

Travis County is taking preventative steps now in case the New World screwworm (NWS), which has been detected in parts of Texas, makes its way to our area.

Spotty shower Saturday then downpours and storms return

One person is in stable condition Friday morning after a stabbing outside a downtown Round Rock bar Thursday night.

UT Austin researchers create nanoscale Longhorn using DNA origami

Our wettest days of the next week should be Sunday and Monday as tropical moisture surges in and eventually collides with a cold front. -- Nick Bannin

LIST: 2026 Juneteenth events in Austin, Central Texas

UT Austin researchers folded DNA into a nanoscale Longhorn, demonstrating a breakthrough that could help deliver cancer drugs more precisely and speed up the production of advanced materials.