The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Arch Manning's Former Texas Roommate Parker Livingstone Transfers to Longhorns' Rival

Parker Livingston is transferring from Texas to Oklahoma. The wide receiver is quarterback Arch Manning’s former roommate.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 6

Texas officials warn residents not to open mysterious seed packets after over 1,000 land in mailboxes across the state

Officials are concerned the seeds, if opened or planted, could introduce harmful invasive species, agricultural pests, or plant diseases to the region

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Lawsuit over state investigations into Texas teachers’ posts about Charlie Kirk dismissed

The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 6

Former Uvalde officer accused of not protecting students during 2022 shooting goes on trial

Prosecutors in Texas are set to begin laying out their case against a former police officer who was among the first on the scene of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde more than three years ago

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Hard to digest: we still live in Fast Food Nation

The long read: Twenty-five years after I revealed the practices of the industrial food giants, the profits – and dangers – of mass producing meat and milk have only grown

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industry

South Texas builders said a growing number of ICE arrests at construction sites have made it difficult for work to continue.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 5

Houston businessman Andrew White drops bid for Texas governor, endorses fellow Democrat Gina Hinojosa

The son of the late former Gov. Mark White had hoped to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott by running as a moderate, but failed to raise enough money to be competitive.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 5

Texas Police Issue Urgent Warning: The “Knock-Knock” Burglary Trend Targeting Apartments

Texas renters need to be on high alert as law enforcement agencies across the state issue warnings about a specific type of burglary. A deceptive tactic known as the “Knock-Knock” burglary is rising in popularity in major cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Criminals are using this method to exploit…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 5

Best Women’s College Basketball Games to Watch As Conference Play Heats Up

LSU, Michigan and TCU will all be hoping to get back on track after disappointing losses last week.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 5

No Need for Expert Evidence as to Media Defendant Negligence in Resisting Anti-SLAPP Motion,

at least when the dispute is over a simple identification error./

Reason · Jan 5