Whooping cough cases soar in Texas, quadrupling last year's count

Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.

Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.

Wildfire danger remains high in Texas

Even though it’s November, fire danger in Texas remains a concern. Despite the more fall-like weather, fire danger in Texas isn’t cooling off.

Vandegrift HS band trailer struck by train in San Antonio

A tractor trailer carrying equipment for the Vandegrift High School marching band was struck by a train in San Antonio on Monday afternoon. The Viper band is still set to perform tonight in the UIL State Competition.