Texas students sickened by staff-sold cookies
#TexasNews #SchoolSafetyAt a Texas middle school, four students fell ill after eating cookies sold by a staff member. The employee has been removed from the district. Police are investigating and testing the cookies. Safety protocols are being reinforced. read more
Texas Suburbs Under Siege by Feral Hogs
#TexasNews #InvasiveSpeciesFeral hogs are invading Texas neighborhoods, causing property damage and safety fears. Residents report unprecedented sightings, linking them to urban development displacing the animals. The state's millions of wild pigs cause over $600 million in annual agricultural losses. read more
Texas Border Wall Slashed After Local Pushback
#BorderPolicy #TexasNewsTrump's border wall plan in West Texas is scaled back by 400 miles after local opposition. Residents argue difficult terrain makes a wall unnecessary and cite environmental concerns. Sheriffs advocate for technology-based solutions instead. read more
Texas Fuel Tanker Erupts in Inferno After Crash
#TexasNews #FuelTankerFireA fuel tanker carrying 9,000 gallons of gasoline erupted in flames in Fort Worth, Texas, after a collision downed power lines. The driver was critically injured. Fire crews contained the intense blaze and spillage after hours. read more
Big Bends Chisos Basin to Close for Two Years
#NationalParks #TexasNewsBig Bend National Park's Chisos Basin will close for two years starting May 1 for major renovations, including a new lodge and water system. While the basin is inaccessible, most of the vast park remains open to visitors. read more
Texas Congressman Quits Race After Affair Admission
#USPolitics #TexasNewsTexas Republican Tony Gonzales ends his re-election campaign after admitting to an affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. He initially denied the relationship amid a House Ethics Committee investigation. read more
Austin Beer Garden Mass Shooting Leaves Three Dead
#AustinShooting #TexasNewsThree people were killed and 14 wounded in a shooting at a popular Austin, Texas beer garden. Police responded within a minute, confronting and killing the armed suspect. Authorities praised the rapid response for saving lives. read more
Texas Mugshot Sparks Police Brutality Concerns
#PoliceAccountability #TexasNewsTexas law enforcement faces criticism after posting a mugshot showing an officer's gloved hand gripping a woman's jaw, raising concerns about potential mistreatment. The trespassing case against Fant Jomecia, 28, was later dismissed. read more
Texas Executes Man in First 2026 U.S. Death Penalty Case
#DeathPenalty #TexasNewsCharles Victor Thompson, executed in Texas, was the first U.S. execution this year. Convicted for a 1998 double murder, he apologized to the victims' families before his lethal injection. The Supreme Court rejected his final appeal hours prior. read more