New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school

Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate expansion of workforce training and trade programs across four Texas agencies to help connect more residents with high-demand, skilled jobs.

Barton Springs Pool to reopen June 23

Barton Springs Pool will reopen to visitors this week after closing down due to severe weather.

Why Deep Eddy Pool is closed from June 22-28

Officials have announced that Deep Eddy Pool will be closed from June 22-28, 2026.

Harker Heights Police investigate fatal shooting

Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting after a wounded man arrived at a local emergency room early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Texas man charged after Friday officer-involved shooting in Bell County

Brian Keith Fikac faces a first-degree felony charge following a Bell County sheriff's deputy-involved shooting near Holland, Texas, that left two injured.

One dead, four critically injured including two children in Manor crash

A 23-year-old woman was killed and four others, including an infant and a toddler, were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Manor, Texas.

Head-on crash between DFW and Waco leaves six dead, including two children

A violent two-vehicle crash on a Central Texas highway Saturday afternoon left six people dead, including two children, authorities said.

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center named tentative operator of new South Austin facility

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center has been named a tentative operator for the city-owned facility that will provide coordinated, housing-focused navigation services for those at risk of homelessness.

How a Rowlett family ended up hosting a future World Cup star

A North Texas family from Rowlett is cheering on Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, over a decade after hosting the soccer star in their home during the local Dallas Cup youth tournament.