El Niño has delayed Atlantic hurricanes to a record-long stretch, with no hurricane formation prospects soon.

President Trump signed the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act authorizing a permanent National Mall monument.

Republican attorneys general are urging courts to approve Trump-backed mail voting changes, but election officials say compliance timelines and USPS rules are unworkable.

Showers and storms are expected Saturday, with rain and possible lightning delays for OSU’s game versus Texas Tech.

A cold front is expected to bring cooler fall-like conditions to the Gulf South while potentially blocking a tropical threat.

Southeast Texans mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with reflections and personal accounts from victims and survivors.

Dallas-area families of students with disabilities say Texas education vouchers were awarded but they couldn't find private schools to use them.

Wood County released a custodial death report on an officer-involved shooting that killed 58-year-old Tony Milner on Sept. 2.

Texas A&M Forest Service and local firefighters are battling the Kurk Fire in San Saba County, which is 30% contained after burning about 1,000 acres.

Kerrville-area county leaders dispute leaked executive-session talks about a potential county purchase of the former Kerrville Police Department building.

El Paso drivers say record-high diesel prices are changing fueling habits, limiting travel, and increasing costs for businesses and deliveries.

Mayor Laura Almond appointed Police Chief John Bauer as interim city manager as Llano searches for a permanent replacement.

Llano-area governments list upcoming Sept. 14-18 meetings including county, city, groundwater district, and utility cooperative sessions.

MotoAmerica’s 2026 penultimate weekend at Circuit of the Americas begins in hot conditions with Bobby Fong leading early sessions and Petersen topping timed practice.

Texas’s first-ever uniform statewide dove season opener on Sept. 1 continues for two years, following a review of dove nesting and breeding timing.

Gilmer Police are seeking help to find 16-year-old Tiffany Nicole Griffith, last seen Aug. 26 after running from her home.

Operation Red Card by U.S. Marshals and East Texas task forces resulted in 33 arrests, including multiple capital-murder targets, and seized narcotics and firearms.

Joe Anthony Galvan led Wilson County deputies on a chase and refused to exit a home for hours before surrendering and facing multiple charges.

Fiesta San Antonio Commission will have members vote on five artists’ designs to choose the official 2027 poster unveiling on Jan. 28, 2027.

A Texas House Homeland Security committee hearing examined an alleged foreign financial pipeline within Texas banking and charity networks.

Woodlands Eye Associates lists its Medical Plaza Drive hours, contact information, and eye care providers in The Woodlands.

A working ranch horse in Presidio County was diagnosed with New World screwworm, prompting quarantine and movement restrictions affecting nearby Texas zones.

The Department of Homeland Security proposed eliminating the up-to-60-day grace period for certain employment-based visa holders, potentially affecting workers employed by Texas government contractors.

A Fort Worth family sued Arka Montessori Academy after alleging surveillance shows an employee instigated a fight involving their 4-year-old child.

A Fort Worth woman was deported to Afghanistan for involvement in an ISIS-inspired plot targeting Election Day 2024 with a planned mass shooting.

A Texarkana firefighter honored 9/11 first responders with a 2,200-step walk.

A Musk-backed PAC added $2.4 million to the fight involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as GOP spending topped $12 million.

SNAP recipients in several Texas counties have until Sept. 21 to apply for replacement benefits for food lost during Tropical Storm Edouard.

Gov. Greg Abbott is urging options for students to earn bachelor’s degrees in three years, prompting mixed reactions at Baylor University.

The Ross Fire in North Texas has burned over 90,000 acres, destroyed more than 150 structures, and was over 75% contained as hot weekend weather looms.

A cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce across 21 states sickened 12,883 people and hospitalized 570, ending with CDC’s latest update.

ERCOT will survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott’s audit.

Letters to the editor argue that wealth drives affordability problems and discuss concerns about election integrity and truth.

Grayson County officials honored a young cancer patient at an event recognizing the patient’s bravery and progress.

Texas political campaigning ramps up after GOP and Democratic statements ahead of the November midterm election.

A review found e-bike crashes more often result in serious injuries, with emergency visits more than doubling nationally from 2022-2024.

Fort Worth police seek tips on the 2021 road rage murder of a DoorDash driver, Hamzah Foraj, near Kingswood Drive and Altamesa.

The El Paso Chamber says ending commercial traffic on the Bridge of the Americas would cut output, jobs, and tax revenue after the port upgrade.

GOP-aligned super PACs have spent tens of millions to boost Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico.

A Fort Worth couple described their 9/11 survival inside the World Trade Center Marriott and the help they received afterward.

Texas DPS will launch a new online platform for License to Carry applications, renewals, and instructor course management on Oct. 1, 2026.

Hannah Reames, a sixth-grade English teacher at Rider Middle School, was recognized as Wichita Falls ISD’s Teacher Spotlight winner.

Southeast Texas SNAP recipients report stolen Lone Star Card benefits, with Texas policy not replacing already-drained funds.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden will host the ¡Celebramos! Hispanic Heritage festival with a free admission day Sept. 19 and additional events Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.

Texas voter registration guidance explains eligibility, accepted IDs, and deadlines ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

The U.S. House plans to vote next week on bipartisan legislation to prevent data center electricity costs from driving higher household power bills.

Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will fully ban Sharia law, framing it as a key issue for the 2026 elections.

HHSC requested additional funding to permanently staff eligibility workers to reduce Medicaid and SNAP processing backlogs affecting over 360,000 Texans.

Texas Education Agency requires educator preparation programs to attest that they will not teach about the 1619 Project under anti-DEI classroom limits.

Gov. Greg Abbott posthumously awarded the Star of Texas Award to fallen Odessa DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez.

Latino leaders urge DGA chair Andy Beshear to commit $10 million to Gina Hinojosa’s Texas governor campaign against Greg Abbott.

Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a flash fire at a south Bexar County home caused by a propane stove leak.

A KPBS discussion covers a San Diego ICE arrest near City College, sparking protests and raising concerns about immigration policy and Islamophobia.

A San Antonio jury found a 15-year-old not guilty of murdering her stepfather, though she remains detained for another charge.

Alamo City Street Choir performed in a program called "Rivers of Hope."

Texas Department of Criminal Justice seeks $298 million for 15,700 air-conditioned prison beds to reduce heat illness risks under a lawsuit.

Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns effective late September amid scrutiny over investigation handling.

Abilene’s All Kind Animal Initiative lists Princess Leia and other dogs seeking adoption or foster in Texas.

Amplify Legal and Live Action trade allegations over claims about Kate Cox’s Trisomy 18 case and whether her pregnancy was fatal.

South Korea plans to invest over $100 billion in Texas nuclear and gas projects as part of trade negotiations tied to tariff threats.

A study using U.S. DOT parking-violation data ranks Texas second-highest for annual parking tickets and fines nationwide.

The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition received Docomomo’s 2026 Advocacy Award for efforts to preserve Dallas City Hall’s modernist building.

The White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. refining capacity as refineries run near 98% and diesel tops $6.

Texas Department of Banking resolved allegations that a business operated as an unlicensed money transmitter.

Stadler and CapMetro signed a long-term support agreement starting in 2027 to provide on-site maintenance and parts support for CapMetro’s GTW rail fleet.

The article explains how a potential “super El Niño” could influence fall and winter weather patterns.

Pooja Sethi, a Democrat and Austin-based attorney, is running for Texas House District 47 against Republican Jennifer Mushtaler.

H-E-B shoppers reported mold on eggs mainly in Austin-area stores, and the retailer said it was a supplier quality issue with refunds available.

A FERC-NERC report says Texas and the broader grid saw fewer unplanned power plant outages during recent winter storms compared with 2021 and 2022.

Texas’ DIR plans a statewide Request for Offers for broad cybersecurity products and services, with vendor steps scheduled between Sept. 30 and Nov. 18.

A CompareInternet study estimates 1,964 children in Hunt County lack any home internet subscription, with the highest gap in Wolfe City.

The Texas Republican Party told federal court its lawsuit seeking a closed primary is now stronger after passing a resolution supporting a closed primary.

Midland County started a mill-and-fill project with a closure of W. Francis Ave. as crews repair about three miles of roadway.

Texas Parks and Wildlife will host Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes at more than 20 state parks during September.

A Texas dentist warns the use of AI in dentistry should not make care overly transactional and should preserve human connection.

Education officials warn potential FCC changes to the E-Rate broadband subsidy could cut internet support for schools and libraries.

Texas Christian University researchers are testing an AI-based program to help Spanish-English bilingual children with developmental language disorders improve literacy and communication.

Lubbock area forecasts call for isolated Friday showers and thunderstorms with heat expected to dominate over the weekend.

Texas Republicans used GOP convention speeches to denounce Islam and support banning Sharia law, amid ongoing state actions targeting Muslim groups.

Federal prosecutors charged Lisa Xing and Zhanwen Song for allegedly shipping synthetic drugs into the U.S., soaking them into sheets and delivering them to prison inmates.

South Korea and the U.S. agreed to invest more than $20 billion in a gas plant in Texas.

Texas accounted for about a quarter of July immigration arrests as the state increased cooperation with ICE.

A mechanical engineer running to regulate Texas’s oil and gas industry discusses proposed oversight changes.

Prolonged triple-digit heat in the Big Country is stressing crops and livestock, with limited relief possible depending on where rain fell.

Baylor University and Boston University move toward a formal settlement resolving a federal trademark dispute over an interlocking “BU” logo.

Marcus High School students launch the STEMsters program to host hands-on STEM events for younger children at locations including the Flower Mound Public Library.

El Paso Police Department unveiled a long-term Safe Streets strategy to reduce drunken driving through education, prevention and enforcement.

A new political test for Texas Republicans could hinge on whether Democrats can win statewide momentum in the upcoming Senate races.

Texas A&M mapped the survival habitat of a soft tick that could affect African swine fever preparedness if the virus reaches the U.S.

Texas drivers generally may change lanes in an intersection only when it can be done safely and legally under state traffic rules.

Dallas has deployed AI-equipped garbage trucks that generate “blight scores” used to target residents for potential fines.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said he would oppose trans athletes in girls’ sports if safety or fairness is at risk.

Former Rep. Lon Burnam seeks removal of Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare for alleged official misconduct involving expelling speakers.

A single-vehicle rollover on Spur-601 at the Global Reach eastbound exit blocked lanes briefly in El Paso before reopening.

Corpus Christi faces a Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 90s to triple digits.

AAA Texas reports Texas gas prices rose 14 cents to $3.83 per gallon amid ongoing oil market volatility.

Texas A&M System regents cut more than 200 general-education courses that no longer qualify after Senate Bill 37 review.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will hold a hearing on approving three new 765-kilovolt transmission lines to support the oil and gas industry.