The Latest Breaking News from Texas

They Work, Pay Taxes And Call US Home -- But Risk Deportation

As he has done for years, Erik Payan had just opened up his tire repair shop in the small Texas town of Cleveland on February 24 and was getting to work when armed and masked US immigration agents swooped in to arrest him and take him away.

International Business Times · Mar 30, 2025

Kim Caldwell’s Way Is Working at Tennessee

After a trip to the Sweet 16 in her first year as the Volunteers’ coach, Caldwell has proved any skeptical fans wrong about where her program is headed.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2025

Texas Democrats select Kendall Scudder as state party chair

Scudder takes over after a difficult 2024 election for the party.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 29, 2025

3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding

Homes were inundated with water and cars were abandoned across the Rio Grande Valley region.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 28, 2025

Texas measles outbreak spikes as experts warn US should take steps now to prevent an epidemic

There are now nearly 500 confirmed cases of highly contagious measles reported across the country

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Nearly 500 confirmed cases of measles across 19 US states, says CDC

Government reports largest outbreak is in Texas, and 70 people across US needing hospitalization

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2025

This Dodge Charger Daytona Is Already Wrecked. No One Knows Why

We won't jump in and say this is the first wrecked Dodge Charger Daytona. Dodge has been selling them for a few months now, so crashes have certainly happened, but this is the first time we've seen a Daytona in a salvage yard. It's sitting at a lot in Austin,…

InsideEVs · Mar 28, 2025

Severe storms flood streets and prompt water rescues in South Texas

South Texas is trying to dry out after severe thunderstorms flooded streets, forced the closure of an airport and had authorities conducting more than 50 water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roadways and parking lots

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Cousin of Texas Teen Girl Gunned Down By Classmate on Playground Reveals Her Final Moments: 'She Tried to Run'

The family of a Texas teenager who was shot and killed has since spoken out about the young girl's death, sharing her last moments while advocating for gun control measures that may mitigate future acts of violence.

Latin Times · Mar 28, 2025

'Woolly devil' flowers in Texas desert are the 1st new plant genus discovered in a US national park in almost 50 years

A newly discovered plant found by a national park volunteer in the Texas desert is a small, fuzzy flower that pokes up between rocks. With its limited range, this species could be threatened by climate change.

LiveScience · Mar 28, 2025