Dr. Phil's North Texas-based media company files for bankruptcy, sues broadcast partner

Texas families face potential food stamp cuts under new federal spending plan

The federal spending plan could reduce or eliminate SNAP benefits for over three million Texans. HOUSTON — More than three million Texans who rely on SNAP benefits could see their food assistance reduced or eliminated under a sweeping federal...

Texas A&M Football Wins In-State Recruitment Battle Against Texas For Linebacker DaQuives Beck in More Ways Than One

Texas A&M Football Wins In-State Recruitment Battle Against Texas For Linebacker DaQuives Beck in More Ways Than One originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas A&M football landed a blue chip in-state commit on Tuesday, July 1 and kept the Aggies...

Texas Predicted to Lose Nation's No. 1 OT to Unexpected Big 12 Program

Texas Predicted to Lose Nation's No. 1 OT to Unexpected Big 12 Program originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns were listed as one of Felix Ojo's four finalists ahead of his commitment on Friday. Along with...

Texas would get iconic space shuttle from Smithsonian under Trump’s budget bill

By Sarah Bahari, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) DALLAS — The Smithsonian could lose the iconic space shuttle Discovery to Texas as part of President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill. The Senate narrowly passed Trump’s “Big Beautiful...

Texas State Optical, Inc. Elects New Board Leadership and Appoints Interim CEO and President

SAN ANTONIO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2025 Texas State Optical Annual Meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk, the organization's shareholder doctors gathered to conduct official business, celebrate achievements, and shape the...

Texas high jumper leaps into published writing with first book, 'Psychic Suit'

Osawese Agbonkonkon excels as a high jumper at the University of Texas and publishes his first novel, showcasing talent both on and off the track. DALLAS — Osawese Agbonkonkon played several sports as a young child growing up in the Frisco area....

Texas Sued Over Ten Commandments Law

The Texas Legislature passed a new law in 2025 that will require all public school classrooms to display a copy of the Ten Commandments. While Republican lawmakers hailed the legislation and welcomed its passing, the ACLU and some parents have not...

Texas reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025 in Brazos County, urges mosquito precautions

A Brazos County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first reported case of 2025 in Texas, according to state health officials. BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — The first confirmed Texas case of West Nile illness this year has been...

Texas connection prompts chance meeting for former Conemaugh Township coach Zambanini, new Mill Rats pitcher

Not long after his retirement as a coach and educator at Conemaugh Township Area High School a year ago, Sam Zambanini accepted a position on the staff of the Texas A&M International University baseball program. During part of the year, Zambanini...

Houston Fourth of July Forecast: Steamy Independence Day on the way

High temperatures for the Fourth of July are looking very normal, but normal is hot, so expect highs in the mid 90s. The heat index could rise above 103 at times, but there could be a couple of afternoon storms to provide a temporary cool-down....

Sports scoreboard for Thursday, July 3, 2025

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 11:56 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025 Read this article for free: We need your support! Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to...

Texas A&M one of 12 FBS schools to have two or more DPOY winners

When it comes to defensive talent wreaking havoc against offenses in the National Football League, Texas A&M is well-represented. Players such as Myles Garrett, Lester Hayes and Von Miller are just a few of the elite former Aggies who made their...

Texas Wants To Bomb The State With Flies To Stop Flesh Eating Maggots

Fly bombs Vs. flesh eating maggots I know, it sounds like the plot to an especially, extra bad, "B" ... "C" - "F" maybe ... level horror movie but it's a legit plan to save Texas. On top of things like creepy zombie wells, disgusting zombie...

Best Bets • 07-04-25

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Texas Predicted to Lose Nation's No. 1 ATH to SEC Rival

Texas Predicted to Lose Nation's No. 1 ATH to SEC Rival originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns are expected to be in line to pick up commitments from a handful of the best recruits in the 2026 class in the coming days....

Sports Central's Jim Hill receives 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award

The Television Academy today named Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Jim Hill as the recipient of the 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award, recognizing his acclaimed five-decades-long career in broadcasting. The surprise announcement was made...

Meet the Texas comedian whose Southern-style humor took social media by storm

HOUSTON – Meet Texan comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire. He’s from East Texas and considers Houston his home. He grew up with his father, who worked in a junkyard. Longmire worked many trade jobs, including owning a construction company in Montgomery...

Houston stray and her 7 puppies in training to be service dogs

Service Dogs, Inc. recruits dogs from shelters and trains them to be service dogs for wounded veterans and other Texans who are living with disabilities. HOUSTON — Sienna is a sweet stray dog that recently gave birth to seven puppies in a hot,...

Houston’s Brown, Hader earn American League monthly honors

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after striking out a hitter. Brown has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month. — Photo by Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters A pair of Houston Astros earned monthly honors from Major...