The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Texas resident finds second world war-era grenades in box bought at estate sale

Discovery of grenades prompted a neighborhood lockdown and a visit from the Austin police department’s bomb squad

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico takes 9 days off for the flu. Then he opens social media to find a rumor that he died: ‘This is crazy!’

MAGA came up with many conspiracy theories during his campaign trail absence.

We Got This Covered · Oct 15

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Midseason All-Americans

As we hit mid-October, these 54 college stars stand above the rest.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15

Texas Mother Demands $459,782 From Anti-Abortion Activists To Cover Raising Her Two Kids to 18

Maria Puerto has taken Kristan Hawkins and three Students for Life staff to court under HB 7, so see what the lawsuit claims and how the group has responded.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Lake Ringgold Reservoir Permit: Judge overturns state approval; Wichita Falls weighs appeal

In a significant legal development, a Texas judge has scrapped the permit for the Lake Ringgold reservoir, amidst ongoing opposition from local ranchers concerned about environmental issues and property rights. Wichita Falls aims to appeal this ruling as they push for their water supply plans. This situation underscores the complex…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Even Real Election Clips Can Mislead: 5 Checks Before You Share

An AI-made candidate ad and a real audio clip from the same Texas Senate race show why viewers need to check more than whether a face looks genuine.

inkl · Oct 15

Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race

Talarico casts himself as a moderate who would put Texans’ needs over party allegiances amid close contest against Republican Ken Paxton

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

At CNN town hall, Senate candidate James Talarico woos moderate and undecided voters

The Austin Democrat used the forum, absent rival Ken Paxton, to discuss policy and present himself as a moderate. Republicans cast those efforts as contrary to his record.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 15

Texas Sheriff's Deputy Fired After Posting Photos of Herself Posing With Jail Inmates on Social Media

Bexar County detention deputy Karla Beltran was fired after photos showed her posing with female detainees. The sheriff's office is investigating.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

MAGA Man Threatens to Call ICE on Hispanic Couple at Texas Music Festival While Shouting 'I Am Racist!'

An Austin confrontation video sparks an online search for the man's identity, while an ICE allegation and festival connection remain unconfirmed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14