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North Texas is facing a flu surge. Here’s how to protect yourself
There’s a surge of flu in North Texas, especially among kids. Here’s everything you need to know to protect yourself against the illness.
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Sunnyside families gain a new support hub with HISD’s Sunrise Center
The Houston Independent School District opened a new Sunrise Center in Sunnyside. Here’s how the center is helping local families.
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Texas elections aren’t official until they get certified. Here’s how it works.
The typically low-key Texas election process has come under scrutiny since Jan. 6 rioters sought to halt certification of the 2020 presidential election.
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Transportation shouldn’t keep anyone from voting, and DART is making sure of it
DART is offering free rides on various services to polling locations on Election Day. Here’s how it works.
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Is your toothpaste on the FDA recall list? Here’s how to find out
Several types of toothpaste are included in the FDA recall. Here’s why and which brands have been affected.
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Houston’s Galleria says goodbye to free parking
Customers will have to pay for parking at The Galleria in Houston beginning on November 2. Here’s what you need to know about the fees.
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Texas comptroller 2026: Who is running and what to know
Republican Don Huffines and Democrat Sarah Eckhardt are among the candidates vying to become Texas comptroller. Here’s a look at where the field stands.
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Corpus Christi voters will decide on a sales tax; where the money goes
Local voters will have an option on the ballot to reup an existing Corpus Christi sales tax in the current midterm elections.
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Construction begins on nearly $400 million Beacon Point data center
Construction for the 525-acre Beacon Point Data Center campus will reportedly cost almost $399 million.
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Texas species could be at risk from changes to Endangered Species Act
An internal memo showed the FWS plans to change the definition of the word “take” in the Endangered Species Act to cover only intentional acts killing endangered animals.
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As South Texas’ manufacturing industry grows, UTRGV will offer free training for incoming jobs
A $5 million grant will help prepare Valley workers with new skills
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One student’s casting dispute puts a Grand Prairie school production in the spotlight
A female student from Grand Prairie was told she couldn’t play a male role in an upcoming school production. Here’s what to know.
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Beyond ‘Breaking Bad,’ RJ Mitte leaves a legacy in Brownsville
The actor and philanthropist was found dead in his Brownsville home on Monday.
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Some Texas voters worry about direction of state going into midterm
As Texas voters go to the polls in November, they are most concerned about reducing healthcare costs, electricity bills and homeowners insurance.
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UTRGV chess player, Gleb Dudin just beat the world champion
A senior at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has defeated Gukesh Dommaraju during the final round of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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How 650 acres near Lake Palestine became Texas’s newest park-in-the-making
Hundreds of acres of land near Lake Palestine were acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. It will be used to open a new state park.
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Mystic Alerts Act would expand emergency warnings through satellites
The Mystic Alerts Act will create a new way to deliver emergency alerts in areas where the means for cellular communications has been destroyed or taken offline.
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El Paso, Rio Grande Valley residents say ICE tactics have gone too far, poll finds
Residents of El Paso County and the Rio Grande Valley feel that ICE tactics and increased immigration enforcement are making their life harder without improving their safety.
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South Texas barbecue brand named finalist in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best
A Roma family beat out nearly 1,000 entrants to compete for $50,000 and a place on H-E-B shelves.
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Here’s how Texas made it through a hot summer without blackouts
The Texas electrical grid made it through a hot summer without conservation alerts or rolling blackouts.
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Camp Mystic owners propose selling the property in bankruptcy
The Camp Mystic owners’ proposal would auction off the 749-acre property on the Guadalupe River where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 4, 2025 flood.
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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside Texas prisons during the state’s sweltering summers.
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Houston delays vote on $150M DOJ grant tied to immigration enforcement for third time
Houston officials say they are still awaiting answers from the Justice Department about whether the grant would require direct participation in ICE operations.
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SpaceX’ Starship Flight 14 is coming: What you should know before launch day
The flight, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, could circle the Earth six times.
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‘We’ve got you’: How a South Texas border community is helping teen parents stay in school
A first-year partnership between HCISD and Niños Head Start provides no-cost child care, districtwide transportation and family services to help teen parents continue their education.
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Galveston County under red tide advisory as officials urge caution
A red tide warning has been issued in Galveston County. Here’s what that means and how to protect yourself.
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South Texas cities respond to Flock camera concerns
Multiple municipalities in the South Texas area have begun voting on or considering regulation or full rollback of Flock camera programs.
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Airbnb commits $6.4 million to revive Austin’s long-stalled St. John redevelopment
Airbnb has pledged over $6 million towards Austin’s St. John redevelopment project. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.
The Tierra Walker case argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. constitutions. It is the first lawsuit over a death linked to an abortion ban.
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Loop Plaza opens in Dallas this month, debuting 50-mile trail network
The Loop Plaza opens at the end of September. Here’s everything you need to know about Dallas’s major trail project.
