The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Texas couple blocked by bad parking. Then their Hyundai Santa Fe performed a magic trick

Useful in "tight" parking situations.

We Got This Covered · Jan 16

ICE says a Cuban man died during a suicide attempt. A witness says a guard fatally choked him

A Cuban immigrant who lived in the U.S. for nearly three decades died in a Texas immigration facility during an altercation with guards

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Texas father guns down innocent man he thought was his daughter’s kidnapper

Jonathan Ross Mata handed himself after to authorities over the alleged shooting.

We Got This Covered · Jan 16

How teaching middle school in one of Texas’ poorest neighborhoods spurred James Talarico’s U.S. Senate bid

Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16

Verizon outage is 'resolved' — latest updates and Verizon to offer $20 account credits

Verizon's network has seemingly gone down replacing the network bars with an 'SOS' symbol

Tom’s Guide · Jan 16

Senate Republicans want to protect a majority, but Trump won’t give them a break

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s MAGA purity tests could endanger Republicans running in key battles that could decide the fate of his Senate majority, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Greg Abbott enters 2026 Texas governor’s race with staggering $106 million on hand

Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16

Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy

The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 15

Texas Property Alert: The New 2026 Law That Allows Police to Remove Squatters in 24 Hours

Your property is supposed to feel like a sanctuary, but what happens when someone shows up uninvited and refuses to leave? For years, Texas homeowners have battled the headache of squatters, navigating long legal processes just to reclaim their own spaces. That struggle could be over sooner than ever thanks…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 15

In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated

Hearst's acquisition of struggling newspapers in the state may seem like welcome news. But bigger doesn't always mean better.

Texas Observer · Jan 15