A brief history on the significance of Juneteenth
Read full article: A brief history on the significance of JuneteenthJuneteenth is this Friday, June 19, a day of observance and remembrance that marks the day in 1864 when enslaved Texans learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
Read full article: As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in ChicagoAs people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center.
With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Read full article: With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crashSeveral motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape.
Harry Kane ties England's record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
Read full article: Harry Kane ties England's record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over CroatiaHarry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.
Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
Read full article: Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boomThe man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies.
Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help
Read full article: Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to helpInvestigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board.
MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to the show
Read full article: MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to the showWorld Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams.
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
Read full article: Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane seasonA cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Daichi Kamada's late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
Read full article: Daichi Kamada's late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for bothDaichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.
Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech for Brendan Sorsby saga
Read full article: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech for Brendan Sorsby sagaOklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech after quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court order restoring his eligibility, setting aside his ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports.
Shooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials say
Read full article: Shooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials sayAuthorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase.
Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby
Read full article: Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over SorsbyThe Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports.
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Read full article: Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prisonA Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder.
Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race
Read full article: Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate raceAn attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.
Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbing
Read full article: Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbingA teenager charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a Texas track meet won't be testifying in his own defense.
A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Read full article: A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are foundThree more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry.
George Pickens isn't with Cowboys for voluntary work as Schottenheimer says communication is good
Read full article: George Pickens isn't with Cowboys for voluntary work as Schottenheimer says communication is goodGeorge Pickens isn’t with the Dallas Cowboys during the opening week of voluntary offseason practices, while coach Brian Schottenheimer says the receiver is “taking care of his business” and their communication has been good.
Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense
Read full article: Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defenseLawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of a former Texas high school athlete who is accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team at a track meet.
Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
Read full article: Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports billThe two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions.
NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
Read full article: NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown thenThe Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan advances in bid to replace former House Speaker Pelosi
Read full article: San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan advances in bid to replace former House Speaker PelosiCalifornia’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.
Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000, court documents show
Read full article: Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000, court documents showTexas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 while in college.
ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas
Read full article: ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in TexasA federal immigration agent wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown has been arrested in Texas.
Rep. Al Green defeated by freshman Rep. Christian Menefee in a generational primary runoff contest
Read full article: Rep. Al Green defeated by freshman Rep. Christian Menefee in a generational primary runoff contestRep. Christian Menefee has defeated veteran Rep. Al Green in a generational Democratic primary runoff for a newly created congressional district following Republican redistricting.
Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Read full article: Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anywayPresident Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement.
NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement
Read full article: NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatementTexas Tech announced the NCAA has denied the school’s petition to have Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team when he was a freshman.
Cornyn and Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoff
Read full article: Cornyn and Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoffTexas Republican Senate candidates Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are going to be scarcely visible in public on the last day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's runoff.
Wyndham Clark shoots 60 to win Byron Nelson, pulling away from Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler
Read full article: Wyndham Clark shoots 60 to win Byron Nelson, pulling away from Si Woo Kim and Scottie SchefflerWyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Si Woo Kim hangs on to Byron Nelson lead and has Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark chasing
Read full article: Si Woo Kim hangs on to Byron Nelson lead and has Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark chasingSi Woo Kim lost all of the five-shot lead he built a day earlier while flirting with sub-60 history at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Si Woo Kim just misses history at Byron Nelson, settling for 60 after a bogey on the final hole
Read full article: Si Woo Kim just misses history at Byron Nelson, settling for 60 after a bogey on the final holeSi Woo Kim just missed out on a 59 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, bogeying the final hole when a par would have given him the 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
Read full article: Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous stormsWaymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.
Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement
Read full article: Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsementKen Paxton is playing up President Donald Trump's endorsement as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn.
SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems
Read full article: SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problemsSpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas.
Brooks Koepka is 1 back at the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown event
Read full article: Brooks Koepka is 1 back at the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown eventScottie Scheffler won’t be the wire-to-wire winner of his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson again this year.
NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and Coward
Read full article: NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and CowardDallas’ Cooper Flagg, Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe were all unanimous first-team selections for the NBA’s All-Rookie team, which was unveiled Wednesday night.
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
Read full article: Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. CornynPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff.
Fudd scores season-high 12, Bueckers adds 18 to lead Wings past Mystics 92-69
Read full article: Fudd scores season-high 12, Bueckers adds 18 to lead Wings past Mystics 92-69Top draft pick Azzi Fudd scored a season-high 12 points off the bench and Paige Bueckers added 18 points and seven assists as the Dallas Wings beat the Washington Mystics 92-69 on Monday night.
3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured
Read full article: 3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injuredOfficials in Austin, Texas, say three young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend.
Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge
Read full article: Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purgeThe Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died.
A'ja Wilson has an efficient 45-point masterpiece, her WNBA-record 5th game with 40 or more
Read full article: A'ja Wilson has an efficient 45-point masterpiece, her WNBA-record 5th game with 40 or moreA’ja Wilson had a historic night, putting on an offensive display while scoring from nearly everywhere on the court.
A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Read full article: A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks itA Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration.
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting
Read full article: Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistrictingThe Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices.
Texas puts man to death for a retired professor's killing in its 600th execution since 1982
Read full article: Texas puts man to death for a retired professor's killing in its 600th execution since 1982A man who experts said was intellectually disabled has become the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982.
Corey Seager stuck in 0-for-27 slump as the World Series MVP goes 7 games without a hit for Rangers
Read full article: Corey Seager stuck in 0-for-27 slump as the World Series MVP goes 7 games without a hit for RangersCorey Seager is going through a slump like none he has ever had to endure in the big leagues.
Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
Read full article: Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the USSmall cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025.
Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for US Senate in Texas
Read full article: Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for US Senate in TexasFormer President Barack Obama has met with U.S. candidate James Talarico in Texas, backing a campaign seen by Democrats one of their best chances of winning in the conservative state.
From Dani Rojas to the USL: Cristo Fernandez earns an El Paso Locomotive deal
Read full article: From Dani Rojas to the USL: Cristo Fernandez earns an El Paso Locomotive dealForward Cristo Fernandez, the actor known who portrayed Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL to play soccer professionally.
SEC receives 6 of the top 8 seeds in NCAA softball bracket, including No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas
Read full article: SEC receives 6 of the top 8 seeds in NCAA softball bracket, including No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 TexasThe Southeastern Conference received six of the top eight seeds in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship when the 64-team field was revealed on Sunday, including Alabama at No. 1, defending national champion Texas at No. 2 and Oklahoma at No. 3.
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Read full article: Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year runningOlivia and Liam have topped the list of baby names in the United States for 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year.
FBI probe finds Austin bar shooter was 'lone actor' in deadly March attack that killed 3
Read full article: FBI probe finds Austin bar shooter was 'lone actor' in deadly March attack that killed 3The FBI says the man who killed three people and wounded more than a dozen others in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin, Texas, bar in March acted alone and there's no evidence he was supported or directed by a foreign terrorist group.
Man accused in Dallas-area shootings that killed 2 and injured 3 charged with capital murder
Read full article: Man accused in Dallas-area shootings that killed 2 and injured 3 charged with capital murderPolice say a man accused of shooting five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings at a shopping center and an apartment building in suburban Dallas has been charged with two counts of capital murder.
2 killed and 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say
Read full article: 2 killed and 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police sayTexas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims.
Police ask public for help, seek suspects in Texas shooting that killed 2 teens, wounded 10 others
Read full article: Police ask public for help, seek suspects in Texas shooting that killed 2 teens, wounded 10 othersPolice are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in a shooting at a party in Amarillo, Texas, that killed two teenagers and wounded 10 other people.
Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers
Read full article: Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakersCamp Mystic officials have withdrawn their application for a license to operate this summer, a year after devastating floods tore through the river-side camp site, killing 25 young campers and two teenage counselors.
Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice
Read full article: Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized adviceWalmart customers may find something new the next time they’re looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations.
Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
Read full article: Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator saysInexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer
Read full article: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transferTexas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory
Read full article: Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victoryThe Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers.
George Pickens is planning to sign $27.3 million franchise tag with Cowboys, AP sources say
Read full article: George Pickens is planning to sign $27.3 million franchise tag with Cowboys, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the decision say Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is planning to sign the $27.3 million franchise tag.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
Read full article: Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rulesA U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries
Read full article: A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuriesAuthorities say an explosion at a Texas natural gas or oil well site has set off a large fire, leading to some evacuations, but no injuries.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion
Read full article: Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsionRepublican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.
Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
Read full article: Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hitThe director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.
Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court after truck crash in Mexico killed over 50 migrants
Read full article: Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court after truck crash in Mexico killed over 50 migrantsU.S. authorities say a Guatemalan man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a felony offense stemming from the crash of human smugglers' truck in Mexico that killed more than 50 migrants in 2021.
Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid
Read full article: Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bidTexas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls.
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits first home run of 2026 following 10-game drought
Read full article: Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits first home run of 2026 following 10-game droughtSeattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought.
Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport
Read full article: Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sportThe women’s Final Four looked as though it might be a classic, featuring a quartet of the game’s marquee programs along with a number of veteran stars and iconic coaches.
UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches 1st NCAA championship game with grinding 51-44 win
Read full article: UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches 1st NCAA championship game with grinding 51-44 winLauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas for a 51-44 win to reach the women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend’s assault allegations
Read full article: NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend’s assault allegationsThe NFL has decided not to discipline Rashee Rice after a former girlfriend posted images of bruises and wounds on social media.
Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts
Read full article: Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowoutsThis year’s Final Four at the women’s NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with superior talent and veteran coaching.
A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title games
Read full article: A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title gamesSome college basketball fans are hoping for more than national titles at the NCAA Final Four.
Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas
Read full article: Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in TexasAn inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions.
US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
Read full article: US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran warU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war.
First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3
Read full article: First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers.
