East Texas oil well explosion triggers evacuations and road closures

An oil well explosion in Nacogdoches County triggered late-night evacuations and road closures Monday, though officials report no injuries were sustained in the blast.

Best coffee city in U.S.? This Texas city tops the list

Which city in the United States has the best coffee? The experts say the top spot is in the Lone Star State.

Texas hemp industry braces for crucial April 23 hearing

A Travis County judge will decide Thursday whether to extend a block on Texas' ban on smokable hemp products like THCA flower.

Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."

10 years since Prince’s death: Fans gather at Paisley Park to honor music icon

Tuesday marks 10 years since the death of Minnesota music legend Prince, and fans are once again gathering at Paisley Park to remember his life and legacy.

Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.

Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP

An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.

Developer withdraws rezone request for proposed Hutto data center

A proposed data center in Hutto is no longer happening. The developer has formally withdrawn its request to rezone a parcel of land in the city.

Victor Wembanyama named 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year in first unanimous vote

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Monday as the first player to be unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at 22 years old.

DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon." 

Speaker Dustin Burrows orders Texas House probe into ‘indefensible’ Roblox content

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a legislative investigation into online gaming platforms like Roblox to address concerns over child safety and the proliferation of violent content, specifically citing a game that simulated the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.

Parts of Oak Hill Parkway Project begin to open

It is a major milestone in the reconstruction of the Hwy 290/71 interchange. It is known as the “Y at Oak Hill” and traffic is now flowing on the new east and west main lanes.