The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Family of pregnant woman who died sues Ken Paxton for wrongful death

Tierra Walker, 37, was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia at 20 weeks, and family says denial of abortion led to death

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Heisman Watch: How Texas’s Dramatic Comeback Shakes Up Race After Week 2

Jeremiah Smith dominated the first half, Arch Manning led the Longhorns back and Miami’s Heisman hopeful duo kept cruising.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death

Tierra Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, died of a serious complication known as preeclampsia in December 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16

What's behind fresh anti-India hatred in MAGA sphere? Republican leader Bo French seeks donation after viral post

Bo French triggered a major anti-India hate campaign on social media this weekend that gained him much prominence, as those who did not know who Bo French was are now aware that he is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner in the November 3, 2026 Texas general election. He…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Reckless driver narrowly misses swimming toddlers after ploughing through backyard

A family in Texas had a narrow escape when a car crashed through their garden fence and narrowly missed their children playing in their backyard pool.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Dilley ICE Facility Exposed as Charity Founder Reveals Kids Are Harassed for Laughing Under 24-Hour Lights

Casey Revkin, co-founder of Each Step Home, has alleged harsh conditions for children and families at Texas's Dilley ICE facility, including constant lighting and problems accessing basic necessities.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Ranking the 15 Most Hostile Games in College Football History

On-field brawls, field storms, flying mustard bottles and burned effigies, these games brought some fierce rivalries to a boiling point.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

Texas executes inmate convicted of triple murder in rural town

LeJames Norman became the fifth inmate put to death by the state this year after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene. His codefendant is scheduled for execution next week.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16

Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do.

Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16

A father's small act of kindness later brought $200,000 to his family

In April 2026, content creator Zachery Dereniowski, known online as MDMotivator, sat outside a grocery store in Austin, Texas, with a birthday cake and a blindfold, waiting to see who would stop for a stranger. Person after person walked past until a man named Elvin stopped to check on him.…

The Times of India · Sep 16