Houston senior police officer killed in motorcycle crash during traffic escort in East Texas, HPD says

A Houston police officer died in a crash while conducting a traffic escort in East Texas. ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A Houston police officer was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon while performing a traffic escort in East Texas, according to the...

The First Amendment is for we, not just thee

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees five related freedoms, and all five are under attack today by the Republican Party. That is not a partisan statement; it is a fact. The modern-day GOP, overtaken by Donald Trump and his MAGA...

Opinion: R.I.P. the First Amendment, Killed by Cowardice and Greed

A funeral will be the biggest story in America this week. But, contrary to expectations, it will not be the ceremony mourning the murder of Charlie Kirk. Rather, it will be a memorial service for the First Amendment to the Constitution of the...

NZ invests NZD $70 million to boost AI research & innovation

The New Zealand Government has confirmed it will invest up to NZD $70 million over seven years in artificial intelligence research and development through the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology. The funding aims to support AI research,...

SportsDay’s expert picks for Week 3: Cowboys-Bears, Eagles-Rams and more

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Kyusung Gong / AP

Texas A&M: Bryce Anderson avoided 'catastrophic injury' after being carted off at Notre Dame

Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson did not suffer any catastrophic injuries from the collision that forced him to be stretchered off the field during the Aggies’ 41-40 win over Notre Dame, the school announced on Wednesday. Anderson, a senior who has...

Houston baseball, basketball coaches hired

Houston baseball, basketball coaches hired HOUSTON — The Hardin-Houston Board of Education employed baseball and basketball coaches at a meeting Monday. Kyle Borchers is the new varsity baseball coach; Dave Hall has been hired as the assistant...

Rangers’ surprising playoff push ends with thud as Astros put final nail in Texas’ coffin

HOUSTON — When the fifth inning was done Wednesday, and so was he, slump-shouldered Jacob deGrom staggered from the mound to the dugout, his glove limp and draped on his throwing hand and a bewildered, beaten look upon his face. And we were left...

Rangers fumble Silver Boot to Astros as series sweep likely dooms Texas’ playoff hopes

HOUSTON — The Texas Rangers whiffed on an opportunity to win the Silver Boot Series for the first time in nine seasons. Their playoff chances might’ve gone out the window with it. The Rangers were swept by the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, capped...

Texas Tech student arrested and expelled for mocking Charlie Kirk vigil

Camryn Giselle Booker, an 18-year-old Texas Tech student, was arrested and expelled after a video showed her making disturbing comments at a vigil for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on September 10. She was filmed using...

Sage Hill’s Amalia Holguin, youngest Kobe Bryant protege, commits to Texas

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Sage Hill senior Amalia Holguin, once the youngest player on Kobe Bryant’s famed youth basketball team, has committed to one of the highest-ranked women’s...

First Nederland Baptist Church's 13-week program to help all ages deal with grief

NEDERLAND — There are stories in the news and things going on in our personal lives where we have experienced grief including the recent church shooting and the July 4th floods. First Baptist Church of Nederland has peer support groups to help...

1 in 3 construction contractors in Texas impacted by stronger ICE enforcement, national group says

A recent survey found 28% of construction firms reported being affected, either directly or indirectly, by heightened ICE enforcement in the past six months. SAN ANTONIO — A decline in construction workers nationwide is being linked to tariffs and...

Best places to build affordable housing: Yardi Matrix

Affordable housing typically costs more to build than market-rate in the U.S., and market conditions vary widely even within a given metro area. New research published this month by Yardi Matrix illuminates where it’s most feasible to build...

Calallen and Carroll ready for Game Night South Texas rematch

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The high school football week 4 Game Night South Texas matchup is a rematch between Calallen (2-1) and Carroll (2-1). In 2024 the Tigers won 27-21, and Carroll had a 21 point lead going into halftime. Calallen made a late...

Texas A&M-Victoria women's soccer looks for non-conference victory vs Huston-Tillotson

Texas A&M-Victoria women’s soccer has started the season strong with a 2-1-2 record. The Jaguars are building confidence after tying with Concordia (TX) University and defeating Texas Wesleyan 5-0 last Thursday.

Texas A&M men’s and women’s tennis travel to ITA All-American Championship

Texas A&M men’s and women’s tennis will be taking its talents to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete at the ITA All-American Championship from Sept. 20 to 28. This tournament is composed of the best singles players and doubles teams from across the...

Texas A&M researcher is revolutionizing medicine with 3D printing

Imagine a childhood in which all of your medications taste good, while simultaneously coming in the exact serving size you need — no wait times for the pharmacy to reformulate them, no adult-sized pills that must be tediously cut in half and no...

Allred, Talarico take Senate campaigns to Texas voters

Former congressman Colin Allred highlighted working-class struggles, while U.S. Representative James Talarico calls for ‘new blood’ in politics. TEXAS, USA — Former Congressman Colin Allred and State Rep. James Talarico are both making their case...

Soccer star Isgrig carries fire, ‘aura’ into senior season

By Marissa Essenburg | Sports Writer If you’ve watched Baylor soccer, listened to a broadcast, glanced at a stat sheet or even just followed the program in passing the past two years, chances are you’ve heard the name Tyler Isgrig. Isgrig, a...