East Texas midwives report a growing number of women choosing home births with midwife care, citing safer, supportive environments.

Death doula practitioners are hosting grief-focused salons for people of color, including LGBTQ and Black communities, to discuss end-of-life fears culturally.

Texas Democrats demanded explanations from federal officials over DOJ outreach about representing unaccompanied immigrant children headed to deportation hearings in Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service announced its first purchase of two Bell 412EPX firefighting helicopters, with delivery expected beginning December 2027.

Missouri Task Force 1 arrived in San Antonio to assist Texas flood response, monitoring rivers like the Nueces River for potential flood stage.

Montgomery County crews repaired a water main break on Burgess Avenue near Main Street after basements reported water intrusion.

Texas DPS Criminal Investigations Division purchased FalcoNet surveillance systems installed on four Chevy Tahoes for about $4.5 million.

Paddleboarders on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake rescued a raccoon they believed was drowning, then released it after landing.

Texas’ new Bible curriculum requirements are discussed with an analysis of their intended lesson and implications.

KDH News filed a formal complaint with Killeen City Council against Councilman Anthony Kendrick after his remarks at a July 7 meeting.

Tubers reported missing on the Frio River near Concan were found safe, but officials warned the river remains extremely dangerous.

BLM opened a 30-day public comment period for proposed 8,071-acre oil and gas lease parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas for a November 2026 sale.

High school teams are racing student-built solar cars over 600 miles across Texas from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton.

A Cody, Wyoming community rallied after a 7-year-old’s party was canceled by all invited kids.

Zapata County officials warn the public to stay away from Rio Grande riverbanks as a surge of water and debris moves downstream.

Fannin County officials linked to dismissed theft-related grand jury indictments face potential federal malicious-prosecution litigation after a Rule 202 petition.

Saronic Technologies selected a Brownsville, Texas Port Alpha shipyard site after securing a local tax abatement deal, with construction starting this year.

Texas AFT members say they are cautious about recommendations from the Texas Classroom Commission as it prepares for next year’s legislative session.

Residents and some MAGA voters report steep electric and water bills and rising living costs, prompting protests over proposed utility rate increases.

Texas police spent $4.5 million on four Chevrolet Tahoes, raising questions about procurement costs.

Big River Get Down, a three-day Hamilton music festival featuring The Revivalists and other acts, runs July 23-25 with a new album debut.

A Denton man was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for three armed bank robberies in Denton County.

Texas House lawmakers will meet Monday to discuss additional housing-cost reforms, including permit changes and by-right accessory dwelling units.

An Indian proposal to criminalize insults to the Vande Mataram hymn raises constitutional questions about enforcing patriotism through law.

Texas House candidate Bobby Pulido was accused of seeking explicit photos of women and posting porn-related comments on social media.

Crockett police used a thermal-imaging drone to locate and arrest a burglary suspect hiding near a church.

Texas GOP campaigns are boosted by support from oil and electric industries as Gov. Greg Abbott faces Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in November.

A box truck fire at a Casey’s in Early damaged a diesel fuel pump and fuel island awning, with no injuries reported.

The DHS limits international student visas to four years, requiring extensions for programs like Ph.D. studies and OPT work.

Burkburnett celebrates Parks and Recreation Day and highlights local parks, amenities, and plans for upgrades like a dog park.

Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Feltey, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, was nominated to lead V Corps in Europe.

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen 2017 Toyota Tacoma.

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit board voted 9-6 to recommend a new CEO while suburban representatives raised concerns about the reported finalist.

TxDOT’s Hunt County report issues a heat advisory and notes contractor work on retaining walls and work zone controls on FM 2642.

Laredo faces seasonably hot conditions with heat indices between 100 and 110°F through the week.

The Texas Public Utility Commission approved ride-through rules requiring large data centers and crypto facilities in ERCOT to stay connected during grid disruptions.

U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran voted for the Sunshine Protection Act to end twice-yearly daylight saving time changes if signed into law.

Texas Tech faculty sued state officials over directives they say impose vague restrictions and chill speech on race and LGBTQ topics.

Lindale announced Mike Murray as its new city manager, with his first day set for Aug. 24.

Midland ISD trustees will vote July 21 on litigation challenging Texas school property-tax rate and recapture rules that could reshape school finance.

A KFF Health News investigation says Deloitte-operated Medicaid eligibility systems improperly denied benefits to disabled people, with potential impacts from new laws.

The Shoal Creek Water Festival returns July 25 at Wildcat Park Pavilion in Wildcat Park, with activities running 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Midland Fire honored firefighter Martin Nunez as he retired after years of service to the department and community.

A report using TCEQ information lists some Texas lakes considered among the most polluted for summer water activities.

Texas climate plans face a proposed limit described as a “hard ceiling,” constraining how cities can pursue emissions reductions.

U.S. average gas prices rose above $4 per gallon as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran raised fears of oil disruptions.

National Day of the Cowboy returns to College Station with cowboy-themed activities at Cowboy Fellowship of Aggieland on July 25.

Researchers at Texas Children’s and Baylor found why spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 damages the cerebellum more than other brain regions.

OSHA fined FleetPride in Irving after a worker died from asphyxiation inside a tanker trailer during a confined-space incident in Annaville.

A South Carolina construction firm sued two Tom Green County companies for $45,100 over unpaid work on a Tractor Supply remodel in San Angelo.

San Angelo’s unemployment rate was 3.9% in June as Texas added 43,400 nonfarm jobs statewide.

San Angelo City Council will consider whether to accept the city clerk’s finding that a recall petition against Mayor Tom Thompson is insufficient.

Local and state leaders held the first State of Lithium Symposium in Texarkana to discuss economic and environmental impacts of lithium mining.

A McKinney man was arrested in a $44,000 elderly scam sting after arriving at a Sulphur Springs home to collect cash.

A 70-year-old man died after a Sunday motorcycle crash in Clay County when he drifted off FM 174 and hit a fence.

A fact-check scrutinizes DHS claims that 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote, noting uncertainty and no evidence of election impact.

El Paso County deputies arrested Michael Zavala for burglary after tracking a stolen truck to Montana Boulevard and recovering the vehicle.

Brown County commissioners appointed Harold Thomas as Precinct 4 constable and approved several grant and county program changes during a meeting.

KCEN and partners are collecting Central Texas school supplies for teachers at donation sites in Temple and Waco on July 30.

Hewitt residents report higher summer power bills after Oncor increased delivery fees effective June 1, and officials suggest ways to cut usage.

A Eustace man, Glenn Baker, received two consecutive 20-year sentences for indecency with a child in Henderson County.

The EPA proposal to eliminate diesel exhaust fluid deratements could save truckers billions, according to the agency’s Region 6 administrator.

A 62-year-old man was arrested in Von Ormy after allegedly threatening a woman with a sword and trying to pull her toward his vehicle.

Texas A&M Forest Service swore in Tyler Sanders as its newest law enforcement investigator at headquarters in College Station.

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio found a new home for its music programs.

Texas approved a K-12 curriculum requirement for biblical passages starting in the 2030-31 school year, drawing constitutional concerns.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced county election security assessments, actions against commercial mailbox registrations, and a secure military ballot option ahead of November.

The Texas Business Court issued its first published opinion on a TCPA motion to dismiss.

Craneware and Abbott said they are investigating separate cyber incidents involving unauthorized access to healthcare and cancer diagnostics data.

Democratic state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt campaigned in Abilene for Texas comptroller, emphasizing transparency and accountability ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Serenity House in Abilene provides alumni and outpatient support to help substance-use treatment graduates sustain long-term recovery.

An energy economist said gas could reach $6 a gallon by Labor Day as U.S. pump prices rise above $4 amid escalating tensions involving Iran.

Tyler residents comment on which restaurants should replace the closed Wendy's on Loop 323.

The 5th Circuit upheld blocking Texas’s Dream Act in-state tuition benefits for illegal aliens, after DOJ sued the state.

Lubbock ISD will launch a new LIVE virtual K-12 education program statewide with limited space, with applications opening this week.

Lubbock County’s compensation study finds the county leads market pay for two-thirds of benchmark roles but lags in public safety and some professional positions.

Lubbock ISD will host a job fair Wednesday morning to hire nurses, teachers, nurses, counselors, and other education staff.

Lubbock City Vector Control is suppressing mosquitoes after West Nile virus was found, and urges residents to eliminate standing water.

Lubbock Public Health is asking residents to complete a survey to improve youth substance-use prevention and mental health programs.

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History will release 500 monarch butterflies July 25 and supports its free military-admission program.

Rescuers in east of Waco found 11 abandoned dogs suffering from heat and injuries, with two still missing.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Freedom to Build Act to reduce Texas housing costs by cutting regulatory delays and rewarding communities with HUD priorities.

Texas Democratic AG nominee Nathan Johnson criticized Ken Paxton over a Texas Tech regent donation and Paxton's threat to sue the Big 12 regarding QB Brendan Sorsby.

Jeffry Scott Webb of Longview was sentenced to life in prison for his third DWI conviction in Gregg County.

SpaceX plans a Starship test launch Thursday from Starbase, Texas to deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites after an earlier engine-related postponement.

A Baylor toxicologist warned Texans to avoid handling venomous snakes and to seek immediate emergency care for bites.

A proposed Trump plan would let U.S. veterans qualify for commercial driver’s licenses through military experience without the CDL skills exam.

An Austin author argues against cutting homelessness programs and warns proposed policies could increase homelessness and incarceration.

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urged Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to regulate AI data centers, citing risks to Texas’ grid and rural water.

A British man’s allegations helped spur Texas investigations into Islamic private school voucher eligibility, now challenged in court filings.

Texas will ban delta-8, delta-10, delta-6, and THCP products effective July 31, 2026 after a Texas Supreme Court ruling.

Christian Service Center’s Operation Blue Jeans in Abilene provides free brand-new back-to-school clothing for eligible children through Aug. 15.

Texas GOP leaders plan to redraw the state's congressional map during a special session.

Three newborns were rescued in one week through Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

Montgomery County plans Bill 34-26 to tighten licensing for bodywork establishments by barring applicants tied to trafficking or prostitution convictions.