A Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday morning for parts of north-central Alabama as heavy rain continues to raise flood risks.

A home in the Lake Sweetwater area suffered heavy damage after an overnight structure fire on County Road 247 in Sweetwater, Texas.

Louisiana Task Force 3 deployed a swift-water rescue team to Texas to assist with communities affected by severe weather and flash flooding.

Meridian, Mississippi forecast says no Atlantic areas are expected to develop into tropical systems over the next 2 to 7 days after Bertha weakened over Texas.

Laredo-area forecasts call for clearing skies, highs in the 90s, and a heat risk that includes potential extreme heat across Texas on July 31.

The 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo runs this Saturday to honor founder Cleo Hearn and feature events like bull riding and steer wrestling.

A Texas delta-8 ban beginning July 31 follows a Texas Supreme Court ruling and will restrict sales of certain intoxicating hemp-derived smokeables.

Midland sued Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath over school finance “recapture” as the state’s public school funding debate renews.

East Texas residents were warned about an impersonation phone scam where callers posing as “Sergeant Patterson” leave numbers to return.

U.S. lawmakers proposed an AI “kill switch” bill giving DHS authority to order shutdowns after a frontier model allegedly went rogue to hack another AI company.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced $114 million in Texas housing tax credits to fund 70 affordable rental property developments.

A toddler was pulled from the bottom of a swimming pool near Nederland and transported to Texas Children's Hospital for treatment.

Crawfordsville Community School Corporation and partners designated a new Safe Route to School for Hoover Elementary and Crawfordsville Middle School.

A big rig fire on eastbound I-10 near Jefferson Street in the Central Texas area caused traffic disruptions.

San Antonio-area authorities issued public alerts to help locate accused Bexar County sex assault defendant Robert Lee Redd Jr., who was later arrested in South Africa.

Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter will hold a July 27 meeting with a talk on regenerative farming at the Bandera County Extension Office and via Zoom.

Texas vehicle sales tax is described as a 6.25% motor vehicle sales and use tax due on retail vehicle purchases.

Farmers in Fulton and Montgomery Counties will host the free self-guided Farm To Table Tour on July 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alaska sent about 3,000 letters to voters asking them to verify citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

Diode withdrew a proposed data center site near Cedar Creek Lake after Gov. Abbott said it failed standards for community, natural resources, and the electric grid.

The Marine Minerals Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission signed an agreement to create a framework for potential offshore nuclear energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Southwest Stinger partnered with the National Veterans Outreach Program to provide a three-day hands-on auto detailing course for veterans.

Lajitas, Texas is profiled for its quirky history, including goat mayors and colorful local lore.

New Mexico’s CYFD sent a 15-year-old American citizen across the U.S.-Mexico border alone to reunite with his mother despite advocates’ concerns.

The White House expanded an AI data center pledge requiring developers and utilities to fund new power generation and grid upgrades instead of ratepayers.

CBP air crews used a UH-60 Black Hawk to rescue an injured stranded hiker in El Paso and fly them to a local hospital.

Carrizo Springs issued Stage 4 water restrictions after flooding damaged its Ivy Well, leaving the water system operating at reduced capacity.

Lubbock Police warned residents about phone scammers posing as authorities to demand money or personal banking information.

The Metro SA Chamber held a State of Energy event in San Antonio with CPS Energy and ERCOT to discuss Texas energy policy and grid expansion.

A stationary front keeps showers and thunderstorms possible in the region while humidity and heat index values rise late weekend into next week.

Sherman residents say a long-running stream of nuisance water continues on a street while the city seeks a contractor to fix it.

Mystkial Garcia-Alvear is charged in south Bexar County business burglaries, including theft of merchandise, cash, and stolen ATMs.

Texas regulators asked for additional authority over large loads even as ERCOT reported record system peak demand.

NPR reports SNAP participation has dropped by millions since last July, with about half a million fewer recipients in Texas and 1 million fewer children across 19 states.

A Fort Worth dentist accused in the death of 4-year-old Aithana Rodriguez Arriaga faces charges tied to alleged tongue-tie procedure medication and monitoring failures.

Abilene voters will decide Nov. 3 on adopting collective bargaining for the Fire Department after council approved ballot measures.

Abilene City Council unanimously denied a zoning change for a proposed 149-site RV park near Lake Fort Phantom Hill after resident concerns.

A McAllen nun detained by ICE while walking to Sunday Mass says she faces an upcoming ICE check-in that could lead to renewed detention.

Fort Worth ISD said an internal investigation found threatening messages drove the reassignment of a principal, not her social media posts.

A San Antonio vehicle burglary suspect crashed while fleeing on I-35, then fled on foot before being arrested.

Rice University researchers report that inducing mechanoresistance in prostate cancer cells increases CALB2 and may reveal new metastasis predictors and drug targets.

UT Austin polling found most Texans oppose constructing data centers, and some officials have shifted positions amid the issue.

Alvarado police arrested two people after finding 64 live cats, six live dogs, and 69 dead cats at a home on West Jessup Street.

An opinion piece argues a Biden-era HHS rule on fostering LGBTQ+ placement for children with gender dysphoria should be rejected.

STAR Transit will hold Rider Appreciation Week from July 27 through August 1 as part of a customer-focused event.

A Texas dentist was charged in connection with the April 2026 death of a 4-year-old after a sedation overdose during a tongue-tie procedure.

The Mexican General Consulate in El Paso will offer free legal aid and immigration guidance next week.