Texas kids’ camps must remove cabins from floodplains, operate warning systems under new laws

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Two weeks ago, Davin Hunt told state legislators about the nightmares plaguing him and his wife since floodwaters killed...

‘The Hunting Wives’ Is a Sexy but Superficial Portrayal of Small-Town Texas

Editor’s Note: A version of this story also appeared in The Good, the Bad, and the Elegy, a newsletter from the Daily Yonder focused on the best, and worst, in rural media, entertainment, and culture. Every other Thursday, it features reviews,...

Does Texas Tech have another cakewalk coming against Kent State?

The first of what should be two cakewalks for the Texas Tech football team proved to be as much. Arkansas-Pine Bluff was not up to snuff to present any formidable challenges to the Red Raiders, who coasted to a 67-7 win. Will it be a similar story...

El Paso metal works business faces multiple legal battles

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Ary Marivani, owner of FCS Wrought Iron in El Paso, is facing mounting legal challenges as more customers come forward with claims that they paid for services that were never delivered. Marivani recently lost a small...

Texas A&M AgriLife Crop and Weather Report: Cotton Crop Thrives with Timely Rains Across the State

Newswise — Despite some challenges, cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains this season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports around the state. Yields were above-average at this dryland...

In rural Florida, locals suspect a mining company is to blame for their flooding troubles

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with The Marjorie. The storm had passed, but the water kept rising. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida, causing tides to surge and dumping about a foot of water across much of...

Shipping Company Fined $2M for Maritime Pollution

A global ship management and maritime services company was ordered to pay $2 million for improperly discharging oily waste into the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Louisiana announced last week. V.Ships Norway A.S....

Texas THC ban fails to advance in 2nd special session

The bill banning THC will not make it out of this special session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Wednesday. "After long discussions last night between the Governor, Speaker, and me on THC, and continued hours of discussion today, we were not able...

Texas House passes bill penalizing lawmakers who break quorum

AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - State Rep. Matt Shaheen’s (R-Plano) bill that would restrict how much money lawmakers can receive or expend during a quorum break passed the Texas House on Tuesday. The vote comes after Democratic lawmakers left the state to...

Somnigroup International Inc.: An Overview of the World's Largest Bedding Company

Somnigroup International Inc. is the world's largest bedding company, operating in over 100 countries through its subsidiaries Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm, and Dreams. Its portfolio features well-known brands including Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy®, and...

Powerball Confirms Big Texas Lottery Win on Wednesday

(Austin, TX) Our sources with the Powerball Lottery have confirmed that no ticket sold for Monday's drawing matched the numbers needed to win the jackpot prize of $1.44 billion. That being said, our sources inside the Texas Lottery have confirmed...

Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) Semiconductors Tapped for NASA Radar Imaging

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) is one of the top stock picks in Ken Griffin’s portfolio. On August 21, the company confirmed that its semiconductors are enabling radar imaging and scientific exploration payloads for the NASA-Indian...

Texas bill allowing private citizens to sue over abortion pills clears Legislature

House Bill 7 would allow people to sue manufacturers and distributors of the drug. (The Texas Tribune) The Texas Senate on Wednesday evening approved a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, mails or...

Texas Stock Exchange will draw business to state

A literary center named for author Larry McMurtry breathes life into his Texas hometown

George Getschow (left,) executive director of the literary center, and Kathy Floyd, the center's manager. "I've never known anyone who loved books as much as Larry McMurtry," says Getschow. John Burnett hide caption toggle caption John Burnett...

Texas lawmakers pass bill allowing private citizens to sue abortion pill distributors

By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) -The Texas legislature on Wednesday passed a bill enabling private citizens to sue anyone who mails or distributes abortion medication to or from Texas, fortifying the state's existing ban on the medical procedure. House...

Easy Ways to Support Local Businesses Now

(KNUE-FM) Support local is not just a catchphrase that people should use to sound like they are in touch with their community, it’s something we should all do to support our friends and neighbors. Why It Matters Now More Than Ever Especially right...

Neonode Stock Plunges Over 76% In Pre-Market Trading, Despite Up To $20 Million Windfall From Samsung Settlement

Neonode Inc. NEON shares crashed 76.77% to $5 in pre-market trading on Thursday, despite announcing it expects $15-20 million from a Samsung Electronics patent settlement. Check out the current price of NEON stock here. Settlement Details Drive...

In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and...

Texas women’s basketball releases 15-game non-conference slate

In five years under head coach Vic Schaefer, Texas women’s basketball has made the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight four times and reached its first Final Four since 2003 last season. The Longhorns have certified themselves as one of the country’s most...