The Latest Breaking News from Texas

YouTuber Captain Crunch Boats Stabbed During Livestream After Heated Argument

YouTuber Captain Crunch Boats was stabbed during a livestream at a Texas dock following a heated argument. The incident, partially captured on video, is under police investigation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Remy: Choosin' Texas (Ella Langley Parody)

Remy is two-steppin' out of California.

Reason · Aug 18

'This right here is everything that's wrong with H-1Bs': Trump official knocks on the door of Pakistani event manager Mohammad Abbas accused of selling visas

Texas journalist Sara Gonzales brought Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito to the registered office of Mohammad Abbas in Texas, accusing him of selling H-1B visas and Green Cards. In her recent video, Gonzales documented what happened leading to the visit of D'Esposito, who was in Texas for an…

The Times of India · Aug 18

14-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan builds ‘chemical nose’ to spot hidden food allergens

Fourteen-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan has developed a portable “chemical nose” that uses sensors and machine learning to detect traces of common food allergens. His invention, The Allergent, has shown 94% to 97% accuracy in tests involving allergens such as peanuts, eggs and tree nuts.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here

Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus

The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

Protecting Texas university research from foreign adversaries focus of House hearing

As Texas examines foreign influence, UT-Austin is among 30 institutions ordered to provide federal authorities a security audit of certain international ties.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

In 1999, a Texas couple bought 828 acres and discovered endangered whooping cranes, then protected 817 acres for the birds

In Texas, a couple stumbled upon endangered whooping cranes residing on their recently acquired land. Committed to their conservation, they dedicated 817 acres primarily for the cranes' winter haven. The Johnsons' property has transformed into a crucial sanctuary for these magnificent birds, demonstrating the essential role that private lands play…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Did The ACLU Make A Mistake By Seeking Certiorari in the Texas Ten Commandments Case?

There may have been some wisdom in letting the red states post the document on the wall, but leaving old precedents in place.

Reason · Aug 18