Texas collects $4.62B in August sales tax, up 7.1% from 2025
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
Ye announces concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium, Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced Texas concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Oct. 31 and AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 7.
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced Texas concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Oct. 31 and AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 7.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Texas A&M fans narrowly top UT Austin fans as Texas’ most obnoxious, survey finds
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.
SpaceX pledges up to $220M for Brownsville water projects after land de-annexation
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Depression Edouard Live Tracker: Latest path, wind speeds, Texas impacts
Track Tropical Storm Edouard in real time with our live updating map, current wind speeds, central pressure, distance from land and official National Hurricane Center watches and warning for Texas.
Track Tropical Storm Edouard in real time with our live updating map, current wind speeds, central pressure, distance from land and official National Hurricane Center watches and warning for Texas.
Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
Lindsay Clancy jury at impasse on Day 4; judge sends them back to deliberate
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Earthquake rattles Texas town
An earthquake shook a Texas town on Tuesday.
An earthquake shook a Texas town on Tuesday.
Watch: Brawl breaks out between coaches at youth football game
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.