Elon Musk’s America PAC began spending to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate race against James Talarico.

A Sept. 1 DOJ legal opinion requires Texas state agencies to report undocumented residents to keep federal welfare and housing aid.

The Pentagon is extending troop and warship deployments against Iran through 2027, affecting Texas military families amid rising costs.

A newborn kitten was found after riding 76 miles inside an SUV engine in Kerrville before rescuers removed the grille to save it.

Texas state Rep. Jay Dean plans to propose HB 139 to let small businesses buy ACA-based plans without Texas insurance mandates.

UT Arlington researchers tested plastic-infused asphalt on a Rockwall highway section to improve heat resistance and extend pavement life.

Texas A&M Board of Regents approved cuts to more than 100 core classes under SB 37, drawing criticism over race, gender, and sexuality topics.

An NFL fan commentary discusses perceptions of the Jaguars’ outlook and potential 2026 matchups with the Texans.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $754,250 to 24 Texas community organizations through its 30th-anniversary Partnership Grant Program.

The U.S. Justice Department announced an agreement with Mount Sinai Health System to end pediatric puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries and pay a penalty.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance to enforce a ban on insurers using “price optimization” in homeowners’ insurance pricing.

Claire Wang, a Texas high-school student, co-founded Future Female Scholars, a free global tutoring network reaching 10,000 girls with 2,000 vetted tutors.

Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund will hold a meeting on Sept. 10.

A FedEx alert in Denton led authorities to rescue 191 turtles and tortoises and transfer them to the Dallas Zoo while U.S. Fish and Wildlife investigates an attempted shipment.

Texas Parks and Wildlife urges boaters and paddlers to clean, drain, and dry gear ahead of teal season to prevent aquatic invasives.

Research says tens of thousands of Dallas County homeowners may be missing the homestead exemption and losing hundreds of millions in benefits.

Volunteers planted more than 7,500 flags at St. Louis’ Art Hill to build a major 9/11 tribute for the Sept. 5–13 memorial period.

CBP seized 280.47 pounds of alleged methamphetamine worth about $2.58 million at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, with investigation involving ICE HSI.

Tyler’s Downtown Improvement Project will reduce North Broadway Avenue to one lane each way between Erwin Street and Line Street starting Sept. 8 for roadway and sidewalk work.

Texas Woman’s University will present the “Blazing New Trails: 125 Years of Texas Woman’s University” exhibit at the 2026 Texas State Fair.

Texas DPS will increase enforcement during Labor Day weekend with Operation CARE targeting speeding, intoxication, and Move Over violations.

A Forney family says their 5-year-old was trapped on an Arka Montessori daycare bus for about two hours in triple-digit heat.

A Grand Prairie woman was indicted in federal court for allegedly helping plan an armed robbery at a Golden Chick restaurant in Grand Prairie.

DART received a $70 million FTA grant to replace 53 aging light rail vehicles as part of its Transform modernization program.

A severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Oklahoma and Texas, including Sherman and Texhoma, is set to last until 8:15 PM.

Texas lawmakers made “jugging” a felony, increasing penalties for following people who withdraw cash from ATMs or banks to rob them.

United Way of Palo Pinto County is coordinating disaster relief case management and funds for families affected by the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.

Texas DPS troopers seized about 133 pounds of marijuana and $6,804 in suspected proceeds during a K-9 Karma-assisted traffic stop on I-35 in McLennan County.

AAA reports regular gas prices in the Killeen-Fort Hood area rose to an average of $3.74 per gallon this week.

The Grayson County Historical Society will hold a Sept. 8 meeting featuring a presentation on Patrick Henry at Frontier Village and Museum in Denison.

A&M-Central Texas biology professor Laura Weiser Erlandson received national recognition for her student-centered approach and enthusiasm for entomology at the university.

The West is concerned that people who convert could become bombers.

The House passed multiple bills this week, including measures affecting court locations and federal prison staff safety.

Corpus Christi police say an officer shot a man after he allegedly fired a gun at dogs and refused to stop during a bicycle pursuit near Parr Street.

First responders and community members gathered in Corpus Christi for a 9/11 memorial stair climb with moments of silence at 8:46 and 9:03.

Wildfire smoke from October fires in Texas and Oklahoma can travel far and degrade indoor air quality by increasing PM2.5 levels.

Border Patrol agents rescued eight migrants, including a child, locked in a train vehicle near Knippa in Uvalde County.

Fort Worth asks residents to dim or turn off outdoor lights overnight to help migrating birds during fall travel.

Authorities seized more than 100 animals from We Care Wildlife Sanctuary in Lakehills, Bandera County, after evidence of severe underweight horses and alleged abuse.

Federal program and workforce cuts are disrupting Texas public services, including stalled storm drainage projects in Harris County and increased strains on VA care.

The National Weather Service says South-Central Texas may see its first significant fall cold front in September, bringing cooler temperatures.

A divided Fifth Circuit ruled the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or accurate public-information regarding lead-contaminated water in Jackson, Mississippi.

Texas law allows private security guards to detain or arrest only in narrow situations, such as observing theft, until police arrive.

East Point Energy, an Equinor subsidiary, began commercial operations at the 100 MW/200 MWh Citrus Flatts battery storage facility in Harlingen, Texas.

Muslim-run barbecue spots offering halal meats are gaining prominence in Texas, including Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abilene hosts its free fall festival September 26-27 with food, live music, bingo, a raffle, and a silent auction.

Longview World of Wonders in downtown Longview launched a $2.4 million capital campaign to update exhibits and add interactive learning features.

Texas’ changing THC edible classification can make possession of a single delta-8 gummy carry a felony penalty up to 20 years.

The Texas Capitol Gift Shop unveiled its 31st annual 2026 ornament honoring the Texas Capitol and America’s 250th anniversary.

Tichenor Clinic for Children held a centennial fundraising event at Rancho Los Alamitos celebrating 100 years of services and support for children with disabilities.

Central Texas forecasts include chances of rain with daytime highs in the 90s.

Texas State Board of Education drafted social studies standards are drawing debate over how Islam and Christianity will be portrayed in classrooms.

The Rio Grande is running dry across parts of Texas and the Southwest, threatening drinking water for more than 15 million people.

A Trinity County deputy in East Texas was startled on dashcam when a deer he thought was dead sprang up and ran away.

A Texas-born man says he was detained and deported to Mexico after a traffic stop, spending nearly four days through detention facilities.

West Texas residents are urged to prepare for increased rattlesnake activity as warmer temperatures begin the snakes’ active season.

A Copperas Cove resident describes her Chiari malformation diagnosis and years of surgeries during awareness month.

Texas lawmakers and Temple College officials debate how the outcomes-based funding model is working as colleges await earned state funds.

Brownsville police investigated shots fired outside a city commissioner’s home following a unanimous SpaceX-linked land disannexation vote.

Tom Green County Jail reported 15 bookings in 24 hours, including assault against a security officer, abandoning a child, and DWI with a child.

An audit found private employers listed TxDOT work sites in 193 H-1B certified applications, raising questions about state hiring restrictions.

Barry Wernick launched a Dallas County commissioner bid focused on a potential tax increase, election administration concerns, and a forensic audit.

Bexar County deputies found a decomposed man with evident trauma in a private road area; investigators are treating it as likely dumping.

Texas State Parks will host Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes in September at 20 parks to support veterans.

Texas A&M Forest Service reports the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has surpassed halfway containment at 57% while crews suppress active lines across the state.

A Hewitt man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for supplying fentanyl-laced pills tied to an overdose in Denton County.

A Texas DPS trooper crashed at the Jackson Keller Road and Blanco Road intersection while pursuing a vehicle, and Juan Sanchez was later arrested for evading arrest.

Texas’ right-to-repair law taking effect September 1, 2026 expands access for independent shops to certain electronics parts, tools, and repair information.

A consultant study says a passenger commuter train between Austin and San Antonio is feasible, requiring about $13.5 billion in capital spending.

An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted after a passenger allegedly screamed and became violent, leading crew to restrain him with duct tape and zip ties in Baltimore.

Michael Chadwick Fry of Bartonville was indicted on five felony counts tied to grave robberies in Denton County and Oklahoma.

A 5-year-old girl died after accidentally shooting herself with an unsecured gun at an apartment complex in Fort Worth, police said.

Forecast calls for hot and mostly dry conditions Sunday for El Paso and Las Cruces.

Federal prosecutors announced Operation New Day filed 23 new cases in Fort Worth targeting meth and violent offenders, including charges tied to illegal reentry.

MAGA Inc. is reported to be spending $10 million on TV and digital ads in the Texas Senate race, according to an FEC filing.

A new water line break in Lone Star will require residents on North Jefferson Street to shut off water Tuesday while repairs are made.

Spotty isolated showers fade by 8 p.m. Sunday, while Labor Day stays hot and humid with little to no rain chances.

Texas Department of Public Safety will continue using its existing Flock roadside surveillance network while limiting ALPR data access to agencies with agreements.

ICE agent Christian Castro turned himself in to authorities in Texas after a federal grand jury indicted him on six false-statement charges.

Temperatures are expected to stay hot and mostly dry near 102 degrees this week, with limited storm chances late in the week along the Red River and East Texas.

A Tennessee woman died in a crash involving a Zavalla teen on Highway 63 in Jasper County.

Killeen-Fort Hood expects sunny, hot conditions around Labor Day with highs near 94 and a burn ban in place.

Republicans are hosting a two-day 'Trumpapalooza' convention in Texas on Sept. 9-10 to rally voters ahead of November midterm elections.

Caden Crow’s family in Bryan, Texas, held a press conference after a Brazos County grand jury returned a no-bill in his roommate’s deadly shooting case.

An analysis found Texas’s $1 auto insurance fee used to fight catalytic converter theft helped fund thousands of Flock cameras, though Abbott paused state funding.

Austin-area school librarians say Texas officials and book-ban lists are pressuring them to avoid discussing certain titles and to order more cautiously.

Sabrina Ho of Centralia, Illinois, was convicted for her 7-year-old son Phoenix’s abuse-related murder after injuries found in 2022, and is seeking prison pen pals.

At least 23 Texas local governments have ended or reduced Flock Safety flock-camera contracts amid a growing statewide privacy backlash and a state spending freeze.

A 70-year-old woman in Cumby created an all-women tiny-home community with about 500 women on a waiting list.

Tyler Junior College marked its 100th anniversary, highlighting its growth to nearly 20,000 students annually and over 135 programs.

Water data shows multiple Texas reservoirs, including Palo Duro, remain below 50% and several below 20% despite recent rain.

Reuters lists competitive U.S. House races in several states ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm election outcomes.

The U.S. military says drone probes along the Rio Grande Valley dropped about 75% after deploying a high-energy laser system to disable drones.

Marshall community groups invite residents to join a free Walk Across Texas 30th anniversary event on Sept. 15 at Marshall Place.

ERCOT’s Batch Zero review pauses new Texas data-center hookups while regulators audit load demand, affecting utilities’ AI-related pipeline assumptions.