Data Center Action Coalition sued Guadalupe County and commissioners over approval of CloudBurst and Palomino Alpha data center agreements under open-meetings, conflict-of-interest, and tax-code claims.

A Crawfordsville mother faces felony charges after her 11-month-old tested positive for meth and was hospitalized for seizures.

A regional study in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area considers future commuter bus routes to reduce I-35 congestion, without approved funding.

Houston police arrested Phillip Cerf, accused of four aggravated sexual assaults spanning from 1997 to 2016.

Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals in east Houston have repeatedly activated without trains, prompting safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians.

Temple police, fire, and EMS conducted active-threat training at Vista Community Church and Crossroads Sports Complex, with public notice delayed until after a Telegram inquiry.

Police reported assaults, thefts, drug paraphernalia possession, and other incidents across Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and Lampasas.

Meta opened a $1.2 billion AI-optimized data center in Temple and announced local school funding and community partnership plans.

Belton ISD approved a 1.5% staff pay raise and presented technology use plans after hail-damage repair allocations.

A Copperas Cove nursing student recounts how a Fort Hood spouse’s family experiences led her back to pursuing a registered nurse degree.

Prison Break Tattoos owners said a brick shattered their Washington Avenue front door during an aggressive confrontation, and police are investigating.

Houston leaders held a recap touting the 2026 World Cup’s attendance and claimed economic and infrastructure benefits for the city.

Gusty winds across Galveston County have created hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.

Joseph Scaramucci is running an annual back-to-school drive in the Waco area to provide new clothes and shoes for about 20 kids.

A memorial in downtown Marlin honors 435 freed people who traveled from South Carolina to Falls County in 1867.

Shorty’s Pizza Shack in Waco is expanding next door to open 12th and Bagel, a new bagel and espresso shop planned for 2027.

A Sweeny man died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on FM 2004.

Houston’s 16th annual Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair at the George R. Brown Convention Center will provide free supplies and health screenings.

Residents near Union Pacific tracks in southeast Houston complained about overgrown vegetation damaging fences until the railroad sent crews to clear it.

A third mosquito trap in Hays County tested positive for West Nile virus, with no human cases reported so far in 2026.

Austin ISD proposed immediately closing Paredes Middle School after its fourth consecutive F grade, with students reassigned to other campuses.

McLennan County campaign worker Cheryl Foster found errors in the state voter database ahead of the November 2025 election, including a precinct voter count jump.

Former Magnolia ISD elementary teacher Jason Maldonado was charged with improper educator-student relationship after allegations of inappropriate touching and photography.

Montgomery County Animal Shelter in Kentucky is at capacity, with 60 dogs and room for 42, urging adopters and foster homes to help.

Texas City ISD approved a $1.54 million compensation plan for 2026-27 with a 2% pay increase for employees and higher health insurance contributions.

A Galveston editorial weighs potential traffic, mobility, and economic impacts of building a fifth cruise terminal.

UTMB in Galveston offered an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course for adults 50+ on artificial intelligence and its risks and benefits.

TxDOT began Phase 2 of the I-45 expansion in Galveston County with a July 31 southbound traffic shift and connector closure.

McLennan County deputies arrested Jose Aviles Ruiz after a bystander stopped him from abandoning three puppies on a rural road.

Killeen ISD will roll out the SmartTag Bus Safety System to track students getting on and off buses and notify families.

James Brandon Bartels, an eight-time felon, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a March 2024 home burglary in McGregor.

A panel discussion said Black maternal deaths are driven by systemic access and care disparities rather than biology, and highlighted community-based solutions.

Houston Metro Transit Authority Police received a new mobile command unit to improve incident management and communications across its transit system.

A 16-month-old boy died after a medical emergency at Building Blocks Academy LLC in Diboll, with the case under review by prosecutors.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied a Liberty County man’s appeal in his 2015 conviction tied to a father-in-law murder case.

Porter Fire Department crews responded to a gas station store collapse on FM 1314 and evacuated three uninjured people.

A Science Expo drew hundreds of attendees to the Harker Heights Activity Center on Wednesday.

An Austin mother is seeking justice after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed July 4 on East Braker Lane, with no suspect identified.

Charleston White alleged people shot at him during a Houston visit at 5th Ward, and said he will report it to the FBI.

Hays County officials say escaped inmate Xavier Isiah Gutierrez is back in custody after posing as another inmate.

Nacogdoches Police Department will host a one-day Teen Academy on Aug. 4 for up to 25 students.

Federal judge in Dallas rejected Pooh Shiesty’s bid for pretrial release in the Gucci Mane kidnapping and extortion case while he remains in custody.

College Station opened air-conditioned municipal cooling centers across the city to help residents during extreme heat this week.

Getty Foundation and National Trust announced final grantees receiving $150,000 each to help preserve Black modernist architecture sites.

An article describes two historic serial killers who committed crimes in East Texas, including the Railroad Killer and the Candy Man.

The FBI arrested Khalid Ahmed Satary, accused of a $547 million Medicare genetic testing fraud scheme targeting elderly patients.

A worker died after an apparent trench accident at a New Braunfels worksite in the 600 block of Gold Coast Drive.

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe named Dr. Renee Hebbeler-Clark as its new chief medical officer to support patient safety and quality initiatives.

Montgomery County police arrested Adrean Walls for alleged stalking of a Kohl’s shopper in Silver Spring and following her to her home.

Spiller cited data centers and proposed 765-kV transmission lines as the top issues for the district.

Lampasas -- Hometown, Texas is premiering at a local gathering in Lampasas, Texas.

Canyon Lake reached 100% of its conservation pool for the first time since November 2021 after heavy rain and flooding.

Southwest will launch a new Austin-to-San José, Costa Rica nonstop flight starting March 13, expanding Central Texas Caribbean access.

Sweet Home Missionary Baptist in West Austin held its annual 155-year homecoming celebration amid Clarksville’s long history of gentrification and resistance.

Sudip Hamal, accused of first-degree rape and sexual abuse in Cedar Bluff, is being held in Cherokee County pending an Aniah’s Law hearing.

Eight Lufkin firefighters received life-saving awards for reviving two cardiac arrest patients, with both surviving with normal neurological function.

Article promotes access to mugshots and jail booking information for Montgomery County, Texas.

Exxon Mobil’s appeal over a $691 OSHA mental-health fine led the 5th Circuit to strike down a Clinton-era regulation limiting judges’ ability to void federal rules.

Spearmint secured nearly $450 million in financing for a 600 MWh battery energy storage project in Texas City.

About 75 people held a vigil in Austin after the city removed rainbow crosswalks ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Fort Bend County reported an 83% drop in mosquito activity after an aerial mosquito-control operation following flooding.

A Magnolia massage therapist was arrested for indecent assault after a woman reported inappropriate touching during a massage at a spa.