The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Texas man enters QuikTrip convenience store. Then he notices something about the ranch dressing: ‘Fart machine for days’

An unexpected food debate.

We Got This Covered · Jul 8

‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by agent in Texas while on his way to work, and family found out from news reports

The Guardian - US · Jul 8

Faculty groups suing Texas Tech want block on rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation

The professor groups want the rules suspended as their case proceeds. The lawsuit alleges the university's restrictions are discriminatory and a violation of free speech.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8

What to know as cryptocurrency scams rise in Texas

From investment fraud to sophisticated schemes involving hard-to-trace digital currency, Texans lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams in 2025.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8

Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.

Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8

Who is Connor Murphy? Texas fitness influencer at the center of unverified death rumours as fans ask if the bodybuilder has died

Connor Murphy bodybuilder: Fitness influencer Connor Murphy's death rumors are circulating widely on social media platforms. Unverified posts claim the bodybuilder died while staying in Thailand recently. However, no official confirmation has been provided by his family or representatives. Murphy gained fame for his workout videos and bodybuilding transformation content…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Homeless Texas woman saved days after she got stuck in mud and sewage at the bottom of a ravine

The woman was homeless and ‘extremely weak’ after being trapped for days outside, according to one responding paramedic

The Independent UK · Jul 8

TribCast: What’s the mood among Texas Democrats ahead of November?

Inside the Texas Democrats’ convention in a hopeful year for the party.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 7

Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

The Independent UK · Jul 7

The Big 12 Prefers Not to Talk About the Brendan Sorsby Situation Anymore

As media days begin, commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire sidestepped questions about the former quarterback instead focusing on the upcoming season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7