The Latest Breaking News from Texas

53 large wildfires burn across 12 U.S. states as dangerous heat wave looms

"Hot and dry conditions with very little rain will continue across the Plains, Texas, Southeast and Midwest."

Axios · Aug 1, 2022

Adoptive father of seven-year-old boy found dead in washing machine says door to home was unlocked

Texas police says no charges or arrests made in their investigation into death of young Troy Khoeler

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

McKinney fire grows into California’s largest this year as thunderstorms fuel concerns

Huge blaze burns out of control as crews also battling fires in Montana, Idaho, Hawaii and Texas

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2022

Feds seize $2.1M in liquid meth hidden in vehicle arriving in Texas from Mexico

Federal agents seized 110 pounds of liquid methamphetamine at a Texas border crossing earlier this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022

Alex Jones’ company files for bankruptcy midway through Sandy Hook damages trial

Free Speech Systems submitted the filing during a two-week trial to determine how much the Texas-based conspiracy theorist will award the parents of a victim in the 2012 school shooting, prompting speculation about the company’s effort to avoid bankruptcy oversight as a small business.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 30, 2022

Brit, 39, who flew to US for cancer treatment dies in Texas after it failed to work

Cormac McLaughlin, from Co. Tyrone, passed away after flying to Texas for a clinical trial when he found out he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

Report: DWI, Weapons Charges Dropped Against Texas A&M’s Ainias Smith

The Aggies wide receiver avoided charges stemming from a July 20 arrest.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2022

Ted Cruz fist bump upsets backers of bill to help veterans sickened by burn pits

WASHINGTON — As the Senate voted this week on a bill that would help veterans sickened by toxic fumes from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was standing near the front of the room chatting with colleagues.

Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022

Family's tribute to "brave" Co Tyrone man Cormac McLaughlin who passed away in Texas

"He didn’t lose the fight - as we’ve never seen a more courageous battle"

Belfast Live · Jul 30, 2022

Congressman Allred Optimistic on Brittney Griner Swap

The Texas congressman spoke about Griner’s ongoing imprisonment with TMZ earlier this week.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2022