Texas worker trapped under conveyor belt at concrete plant in critical condition

A worker is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being pinned under a conveyor belt at a Lubbock concrete plant Tuesday morning.

The Onion eyes Infowars again with Tim Heidecker at the helm

The satirical news outlet The Onion has another plan to take over Alex Jones’ conspiracy site amid its bankruptcy proceedings, and it involves comedian and writer Tim Heidecker.

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.

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.

Concerns grow over kids not following the rules on electric, bikes, scooters and motorcycles

Community leaders are addressing concerns about a growing safety issue: children not following the rules when riding electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. The problem has been reported in multiple neighborhoods, including Creekside Park in The Woodlands area, where residents say there's been unsafe riding behavior.

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.

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.

How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend

Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.

Texas lawsuit targets ActBlue over claims of foreign influence and 'dark money' donations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue on Monday, alleging the prominent Democratic fundraising platform deceived the public about safeguards intended to prevent fraudulent and foreign campaign contributions.

14-year-old shot 3 times after fight at apartment complex in NE Harris County

A 14-year-old is recovering after investigators say he was shot during a fight involving other teens at an apartment complex in northeast Harris County.