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AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
Read full article: AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchangedTCU has entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll at No. 19, the school's best ranking in 16 years.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max case
Read full article: A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max caseLawyers for Boeing and families of some people who died in two crashes of Boeing jetliners will go face to face in court next month.
Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds on
Read full article: Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds onDelta Air Lines is extending its suspension of flights between the U.S. and Israel by another month, through Oct. 31.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 coming to Southeast Texas during Heartland of America Tour
Read full article: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 coming to Southeast Texas during Heartland of America TourAs part of the Heartland of America Tour, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will be coming to Texas with multiple stops, including three in Southeast Texas.
Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon State
Read full article: Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon StateTravis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds
Read full article: Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late roundsMajor League Baseball’s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours.
Fred Richard and Brody Malone move closer to Olympic spots after solid night at gymnastics trials
Read full article: Fred Richard and Brody Malone move closer to Olympic spots after solid night at gymnastics trialsFred Richard and Brody Malone moved closer to a trip to the Olympics with solid performances during the opening night of the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials.
Cook Children’s sues Texas over potential Medicaid contract loss
Read full article: Cook Children’s sues Texas over potential Medicaid contract lossFor years, Cook’s Children, two other children’s hospitals have administered Medicaid health coverage plans. Canceling their contracts would put jobs and coverage at risk, they say.
PGA Tour commissioner says sides are making progress on deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf
Read full article: PGA Tour commissioner says sides are making progress on deal with Saudi backers of LIV GolfPGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says the difficulty in finalizing a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf isn’t a reason for concern.
Ms. Opal Lee is known as the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’; Here’s how she started her activist journey
Read full article: Ms. Opal Lee is known as the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’; Here’s how she started her activist journeyOpal Lee, the 97-year-old Texas native affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has made an indelible mark on American history.
US men’s gymnastics team poised to join American women as medal contenders in Paris
Read full article: US men’s gymnastics team poised to join American women as medal contenders in ParisLast weekend’s U.S. gymnastics championships gave a preview that this summer’s Olympics could be a big one for the U.S. men’s squad.
Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the way
Read full article: Simone Biles cruises to 9th national title and gives Olympic champ Sunisa Lee a boost along the wayGymnastics star Simone Biles cruised to a record ninth U.S. Championship, giving good friend Sunisa Lee a boost along the way.
Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the company
Read full article: Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the companyRelatives of passengers who died in two Boeing Max crashes are pushing federal officials to prosecute the company, but they're not getting any promises from the Justice Department.
Colonial gets modern upgrades during a Hanse-led restoration inspired by 1941 US Open
Read full article: Colonial gets modern upgrades during a Hanse-led restoration inspired by 1941 US OpenWorked was already underway on a complete renovation of the historic Colonial course the day after Emiliano Grillo won on the second playoff hole last May.
National Wrestling Alliance coming to Texas, here’s how you can see them!
Read full article: National Wrestling Alliance coming to Texas, here’s how you can see them!Wrestling fans, mark your calendars! The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) announced it will be bringing its prestigious Crocket Cup tag tournament in Texas this May!
Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma's bid for three-peat
Read full article: Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma's bid for three-peatUtah and Florida clinched the remaining two spots at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship on Thursday night, denying No. 1 overall seed Oklahoma a chance at a three-peat.
Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”
Read full article: Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.
Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Read full article: Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at TexasChase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.
Small nuclear reactors may be coming to Texas, boosted by interest from Gov. Abbott
Read full article: Small nuclear reactors may be coming to Texas, boosted by interest from Gov. AbbottA nuclear power plant hasn’t been built in Texas in decades because of cost and public fears of a major accident. Now the governor wants to find out if smaller reactors could meet the state’s growing need for on-demand power.
Fitness expert Erica Hood helps women become their best selves through movement
Read full article: Fitness expert Erica Hood helps women become their best selves through movementMeet Erica Hood, a fitness expert and founder of Hoodfit, a wellness company for women. She's hosting a 'Rep Your Womanhood' event for Women's History Month. Join her to find joy through movement.
How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
Read full article: How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in AprilResearchers and citizen scientists will observe how animals' routines at several zoos are disrupted during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
Read full article: Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levelsLegal aid groups and housing advocates say there simply aren’t enough lawyers to keep up with the sheer volume of eviction filings.
TCU women cancel 2 games against ranked opponents because of shortage of available players
Read full article: TCU women cancel 2 games against ranked opponents because of shortage of available playersThe Big 12 says two TCU women’s basketball games have been canceled because the team does not have enough available players.
TCU sends No. 2 Houston to second straight loss on Miller's layup with 6 seconds left
Read full article: TCU sends No. 2 Houston to second straight loss on Miller's layup with 6 seconds leftEmanuel Miller’s layup with six seconds left gave TCU a 68-67 victory over No. 2 Houston on Saturday, the Cougars’ second straight loss.
Explosion at historic Texas hotel injures 21 and scatters debris in downtown Fort Worth
Read full article: Explosion at historic Texas hotel injures 21 and scatters debris in downtown Fort WorthFirefighters are scouring the wreckage of a historic Fort Worth hotel as they investigate the cause of a massive explosion that shattered windows, littered the streets with debris and injured 21 people, including one critically.
Firefighters investigate role of gas in explosion at historic Texas hotel that injured 21
Read full article: Firefighters investigate role of gas in explosion at historic Texas hotel that injured 21A full day after a massive explosion at a historic Fort Worth hotel, fire inspectors are still working to determine what caused the blast.
AP player of the week: Tulane's Kevin Cross has consecutive 20-point triple-doubles
Read full article: AP player of the week: Tulane's Kevin Cross has consecutive 20-point triple-doublesKevin Cross of Tulane is The Associated Press national player of the week after having consecutive triple-doubles against Furman and Southern last week.
More than two-thirds of Texas’ 30.3 million residents live in four largest metro areas
Read full article: More than two-thirds of Texas’ 30.3 million residents live in four largest metro areasAccording to new Texas Demographic Center figures, the Austin region continues to grow at the fastest rate, but Fort Worth was the city that attracted the most new residents between 2020 and 2023.
Texas baby recovered after 3 suspects accused of stealing vehicle with infant inside
Read full article: Texas baby recovered after 3 suspects accused of stealing vehicle with infant insideA baby was rescued after three suspects assaulted their sibling and stole a vehicle with the infant inside in Fort Worth on Saturday, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.
What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader
Read full article: What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leaderFuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. Last week, he visited the office of a Texas operative who runs a deep-pocketed political group.
As Texans struggle with housing costs, cities look for new ways to spur more home construction
Read full article: As Texans struggle with housing costs, cities look for new ways to spur more home constructionIn cities dominated by single-family neighborhoods, local leaders across Texas want a broader variety of housing to combat the affordability crisis.
Texas teen sentenced to 40 years after killing a student and injuring another in school shooting
Read full article: Texas teen sentenced to 40 years after killing a student and injuring another in school shootingA 16-year-old has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting a student and injuring another at a Dallas-area school earlier this year.
STAT WATCH: Shedeur Sanders' passing numbers best for FBS first-timer, and he's just getting started
Read full article: STAT WATCH: Shedeur Sanders' passing numbers best for FBS first-timer, and he's just getting startedCollege football's top statistical performances in Week 1 begins with Colorado's Shedeur Sanders.
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to be inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame
Read full article: Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to be inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of FameActivist Opal Lee, the woman known for being the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is among those who will be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday.
Texas jury deliberates punishment for student in school shooting that wounded 3
Read full article: Texas jury deliberates punishment for student in school shooting that wounded 3A 19-year-old has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted capital murder in a 2021 shooting at a Dallas-area high school that wounded two other students and a teacher.
With no new funding from the state, Texas schools are breaking the bank to pay for teacher raises
Read full article: With no new funding from the state, Texas schools are breaking the bank to pay for teacher raisesLawmakers this year didn’t approve extra money to help schools pay for raises despite having an unprecedented $32 billion surplus — even after Gov. Greg Abbott commissioned a task force last year to improve teacher pay and retention.
2 men arrested in Fort Worth shooting that killed 3 and injured 8 at a gathering after a July 4 festival
Read full article: 2 men arrested in Fort Worth shooting that killed 3 and injured 8 at a gathering after a July 4 festivalAuthorities say two men have been arrested in a shooting that killed three people and injured eight others as hundreds gathered in a Texas neighborhood on the eve of the Fourth of July.
At least 3 dead, 8 injured in shooting during celebration in Fort Worth
Read full article: At least 3 dead, 8 injured in shooting during celebration in Fort WorthOfficers arrived at the scene in downtown Fort Worth to find multiple shooting victims in a parking lot. The incident unfolded during a celebration known as "ComoFest."
GOP donor, voter fraud activist is a finalist to run elections in Tarrant County
Read full article: GOP donor, voter fraud activist is a finalist to run elections in Tarrant CountyKaren Wiseman previously sued former election administrator Heider Garcia and participated in a right-wing group’s search for 2020 voter fraud. She’s one of the three finalists, none of whom have experience running elections.
In U.S. House, the far right gains a powerful spending-cuts ally in Texas Republican Kay Granger
Read full article: In U.S. House, the far right gains a powerful spending-cuts ally in Texas Republican Kay GrangerThe chair of the House Appropriations Committee vows to hold spending bills to 2022 levels to counter “years of out-of-control spending.”
VIDEO: Frightened baby found in ravine after abducted by car thief in Fort Worth
Read full article: VIDEO: Frightened baby found in ravine after abducted by car thief in Fort WorthFort Worth Police Department officers said they tracked down a 6-month-old baby after the child had been kidnapped during a car theft on Monday.
Progressive causes lose big in San Antonio and El Paso charter elections
Read full article: Progressive causes lose big in San Antonio and El Paso charter electionsSan Antonio voters rejected by wide margins an effort to decriminalize abortion and require police to issue citations rather than make arrests for some nonviolent offenses. In El Paso, an effort to wean the city from fossil fuels fared similarly poorly.
Pug hospitalized after eating discarded weed while on walk in Texas park
Read full article: Pug hospitalized after eating discarded weed while on walk in Texas parkA woman in Fort Worth had a frightening and expensive experience when her dog consumed marijuana during an evening walk. Candace Sweat reports for KXAS.
EPA allows gasoline with higher ethanol blend during summer
Read full article: EPA allows gasoline with higher ethanol blend during summerFuel stations throughout the country will be able to sell gasoline blended with 15% ethanol during the summer under an emergency waiver issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Oklahoma women win second straight NCAA gymnastics title
Read full article: Oklahoma women win second straight NCAA gymnastics titleTrinity Thomas of Florida tied the record with her 28th career perfect 10 and Oklahoma won its second consecutive team title at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships.
Newgarden holds off O'Ward for back-to-back wins at Texas
Read full article: Newgarden holds off O'Ward for back-to-back wins at TexasJosef Newgarden won at Texas Motor Speedway for the second consecutive year when a thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle with Pato O’Ward came to a sudden halt by a crash behind them.
6 people, 5 of them children, injured by carbon monoxide in Fort Worth
Read full article: 6 people, 5 of them children, injured by carbon monoxide in Fort WorthAuthorities in Fort Worth, Texas, say six people, five of them children, are in critical condition after being exposed to carbon monoxide, apparently from a running vehicle.
No. 1 Houston beats ECU in AAC, gets back-to-back 30 wins
Read full article: No. 1 Houston beats ECU in AAC, gets back-to-back 30 winsMarcus Sasser scored 30 points and top-ranked Houston got its 30th win of the season with a 60-46 victory over East Carolina in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
Mayors in some of Texas’ biggest cities face little opposition in May reelection bids
Read full article: Mayors in some of Texas’ biggest cities face little opposition in May reelection bidsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker face little opposition in their reelection bids. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson doesn’t have any challengers.
In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid networks to help neighbors in need
Read full article: In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid networks to help neighbors in needCommunity organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand for their help — but it can also stress their resources.
Texas’ tech capital again fumbles digital communication amid a power crisis
Read full article: Texas’ tech capital again fumbles digital communication amid a power crisisAs tens of thousands of households and businesses face a third day in the dark, Austin leaders say they will improve emergency communications. But residents and critics have little patience for bungled warnings.
Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demand
Read full article: Texans should avoid travel in regions hit with icy weather as power grid expected to meet demandSchool closures and hazardous road conditions are expected throughout a large portion of Texas, according to forecasts. State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.
Fort Worth ISD drops sex ed despite $2.6 million purchase of instruction materials in April
Read full article: Fort Worth ISD drops sex ed despite $2.6 million purchase of instruction materials in AprilThe decision to drop the course followed a Jan. 24 school board meeting that saw dozens of residents and parents speak out against the curriculum, which has been in place since 2014.
Fight among group of teens ends in deadly shooting outside Fort Worth-area Whataburger, police say
Read full article: Fight among group of teens ends in deadly shooting outside Fort Worth-area Whataburger, police sayOne teen is dead and another critically wounded after a fight among a group of high school students ended with shots fired outside a Whataburger in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday, authorities say.
As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues
Read full article: As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issuesMayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.
Caught on camera: Man captured on video stealing baby Jesus from Nativity scene in North Texas
Read full article: Caught on camera: Man captured on video stealing baby Jesus from Nativity scene in North TexasFort Worth police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole baby Jesus from a local Nativity scene early Saturday morning.
Ex-Fort Worth cop sentenced to nearly 12 years for manslaughter of Atatiana Jefferson
Read full article: Ex-Fort Worth cop sentenced to nearly 12 years for manslaughter of Atatiana JeffersonA jury found Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter last week for the fatal shooting of Jefferson, a 28-year-old Black woman, while she was babysitting her nephew in a family home.
Jury deliberates ex-Texas officer’s sentence in killing
Read full article: Jury deliberates ex-Texas officer’s sentence in killingA jury deciding the sentence for a former Texas police officer who was convicted of manslaughter last week for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a rear window in her home in 2019 deliberated for over seven hours Monday.
Former Fort Worth police officer found guilty of manslaughter of Atatiana Jefferson
Read full article: Former Fort Worth police officer found guilty of manslaughter of Atatiana JeffersonA jury on Thursday found Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter for shooting Jefferson while she babysat her nephew in her mother’s home in 2019.
Former Fort Worth officer convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a window of her home
Read full article: Former Fort Worth officer convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a window of her homeA jury began deliberations Wednesday in the murder case against a former Texas police officer charged with fatally shooting a Black woman through a rear window of her home in 2019.
Former Texas officer accused of fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson takes the stand in murder trial
Read full article: Former Texas officer accused of fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson takes the stand in murder trialA former Texas police officer on trial for murder admitted during testimony that he made mistakes.
Texas cop didn’t say ‘gun’ before fatally shooting Black woman
Read full article: Texas cop didn’t say ‘gun’ before fatally shooting Black womanA Texas police officer who fatally shot a Black woman through a rear window of her home three years ago didn’t say the woman was holding a gun before he pulled the trigger and never mentioned the weapon before searching the house, according to the officer who was with him that night.
WATCH LIVE: Testimony by partner of former Fort Worth police officer charged with murder in 2019 shooting
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Testimony by partner of former Fort Worth police officer charged with murder in 2019 shootingThe 11-year-old nephew of a Black woman fatally shot by a white Texas police officer says his aunt had a gun but didn't raise it to point at the officer.
Flights into Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport disrupted by fuel pump fire
Read full article: Flights into Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport disrupted by fuel pump fireA fuel pump caught fire at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Friday, forcing a ground stop at one of the nation’s busiest hubs, officials said.
For Republicans, winning Hispanic voters will be a bigger fight than South Texas
Read full article: For Republicans, winning Hispanic voters will be a bigger fight than South TexasNearly half of Hispanic Texans live in the state’s five largest counties, a voting bloc Democrats cannot afford to lose as they struggle to compete in the state’s vast rural areas.
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
Read full article: Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas votersPolling shows that a majority of voters in Texas oppose the state’s near-total ban on abortion, but they ranked the topic ninth on a list of most important issues facing the country.
Man killed after pointing gun at Fort Worth police officer
Read full article: Man killed after pointing gun at Fort Worth police officerFort Worth police say an officer fatally shot a 29-year-old man who pointed a handgun at him after police responded to a call from the man’s mother, who said he was damaging her home with a hammer.